The latest issue of MBR is out now, and as ever it’s packed full of inspiring ideas and routes to help you find new places to get out and ride.…
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Shimano GR9 mountain bike shoes
Since the last time we tested Shimano’s flagship flat shoe, the company has made a couple of changes. This shoe has now been renamed the GR9, it has a new…
Fizik Gravita Tensor mountain bike shoes
Fizik’s Gravita Tensor has gone up £10 since we last tested it, but it’s a really durable and comfortable gravity/enduro boot, which goes some way to offset the high price. …
Shimano AM5 clipless mountain bike shoes
Shimano claims the AM 5 is a gravity-focused shoe, but we’re not totally convinced by that, simply because there doesn’t seem to be anything DH about it, other than a…
Endura MT500 Burner Clipless Mountain Bike Shoes
UK clothing company Endura has three mountain bike shoes in its fledgling range, two flat shoes and this MT500 Burner clipless. This shoe is the original colourway, which means it’s…
Whyte 909 X Enduro hardtail review
Now, you are probably thinking, £3.5k for a hardtail and the frame isn’t steel or carbon? Well, we thought the exact same thing when the 909 X arrived and even…
Giro Deed mountain bike shoes
This is a new flat pedal shoe from Giro that complements the existing Chamber II and Latch shoes. It has a bit of an old-school plimsoll styling compared to its…
Best mountain bike multi-tools: rescue broken rides
We test mountain bike multi-tools. Light enough to put in your pack and carry all day, useful enough to fix a multitude of sins if your bike breaks.
Best mountain bike goggles: gravity optimised eyewear
Eye protection is essential for mountain biking; the best mountain bike goggles reduce the chances of injury from low hanging branches and flying debris, stops dust and mud getting in…
Best MTB body armour: tried and tested protection
Fuelled by ever-improving, safer and more stable bikes, we’ve all got faster downhill on trails that now pack in more extreme and challenging features. With the increased speed and technicality,…
Specialized 2FO Roost Canvas Shoes
One of the cheaper flat pedal shoes on test is the Specialized 2FO Roost Canvas. It has a textile upper that looks great out of the box and offers good…
Explore confidently with the best MTB GPS device deals on offer right now
Bored with bashing out the same local loops? Explore your local trail network confidently with the best MTB GPS device deals on offer right now.
Crankbrothers Mallet E Lace mountain bike shoes
Crankbrothers wants to get riders on the right pedals, so uses common names for both its clipless pedals and shoes. The Mallet E Lace, tested here, is built for trail…
Best GPS computers for mountain biking: find your way and record your rides
If you’re a fan of a physical map and know how to take a bearing, that’s pretty awesome, but tricky navigation or structured training plans can call for some digital…
Ratboy is back! The Red Bull Hardline ’23 lineup is all killer, no filler.
The Red Bull Hardline is a highlight of the downhill racing calender. Absolutely massive jumps, mind-blowing speed, and racing it this year is an absolutely killer line-up of atheletes including…
Hope 155mm EVO Crankset review
Hope initially made short EVO cranks for extra clearance on e-bikes, and ended up experimenting with even shorter lengths after seeing some additional benefits. The brand settled on 155mm as…
Ride Concepts Livewire mountain bike shoes
We’ve previously tested Ride Concepts’s Hellion with the DST 6.0 High Grip rubber sole and rated it highly. The Livewire is a £10 cheaper sibling that has been upgraded with…
Scott Trail Storm Waterproof Pants review
It’s Murphy’s law; you get a new pair of waterproof trousers and you’ll rip them first ride out. It’s like washing the car, the minute your back is turned the…
New Canyon Connected app offers a ‘digital garage’, GPS tracking and more
Bosch has an app. Specialized has an app. Giant has an app. And as of today, Canyon has an app too. And it’s not just about tweaking the settings on…
Ride Concepts Tallac Clip BOA Shoes
The Ride Concepts Tallac Clip BOA is one of the more expensive shoes we’ve tested, but a fifth of that cost is in the BOA dial. This functions in a…