With better quality bearings we would find it easier to recommend the Comp V4 Mountain
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Mavic Crossride SL clipless pedal review
The Crossride SL really did everything to a superb standard, it’s also lightweight and great value
Funn Tactic MTB clipless pedal review
While the pedal has a super-positive engagement, we would have liked the action to be a little lighter at times
Look S-Track clipless pedal review
The Look S-Track is a radical looking pedal, but does it really deliver?
Crank Bros Candy 2 clipless review
Performance falls between Shimano and excellent Mavic and Look pedals
Insane Mountain Of Hell glacier racing helmetcam
Insane Fabien Cousinié hits insane speeds down insane race with insane mass start. Insane. Mountain Of Hell is the race. It’s a bit like the famous MegAvalanche but on a…
BMC Speedfox SF02 Trailcrew (2016) first ride
Need to know Redesigned around 27.5in wheels, rather than 29in Trailcrew name points to shorter stems, fatter tyres and bigger rotors for a more aggressive attitude 150mm travel at both ends…
Trail slaying on the new Kona Honzo Carbon
Need to know On-trend modern geometry 120mm fork Boost axles Stealth dropper routing Will be available in ‘Race’ or ‘Trail’ guises The new carbon fibre Honzo builds on the great…
Schwalbe Nobby Nic Plus tyre review
To anyone curious about Plus rubber, we’d definitely recommend this tyre
Nine 2017 bikes you won’t have seen before
Three models from Giant, who look set to have a great 2017. Sneak peaks at a Cannondale and a GT. A bargain bouncer from Marin. Also some quirky bikes from…
Up to speed: everything that happened this week
Here’s the first of a regular end-of-the-week rundown about all the big and small things that have happened in the bike world this week. Matt MacDuff spectacularly fails to ride…
Merger of Wiggle and Chain Reaction Cycles approved
It’s the announcement that the whole of the bicycle retailing world has been waiting for and/or worrying about. >>> Wiggle and Chain Reaction Cycles officially announce merger This Press Release has…
Lapierre Overvolts – e-bikes for racing?!
Just when you thought e-bikes couldn’t generate any more debate along comes Lapierre with the concept of bikes designed specifically for e-bike races. While we don’t (yet) have many ebike…
Racing enduro in pairs at the Enduro2
Raced over three days, the Enduro2 puts teams of two racing together as pairs to add a new twist to enduro
Four of the fastest trails in the UK
NB: Please ride within yourself, at a speed appropriate to your line of sight, and slow down for walkers, dogs or horses. Don’t be a d*ck. >>> Five routes to do…
Details of the 2017 Trek Remedy
Trek have simplified their MTB range for 2017. The Remedy is now a full-on Enduro bike. The Fuel EX is their Trail bike. The Top Fuel is their XC bike.…
How to make a fast rolling rear tyre
Sometimes it’s hard to find the correct tyre for the terrain or task in hand. Chunky tyres are great for grip but can be bad for rolling resistance ie. being…
MBR Summer 2016
Want the latest MBR delivered to your door every month? Check out our latest subscription offer, or try MBR’s digital editions on iPad, Android, Kindle and more… The latest issue…
Easton Haven dropper seatpost review
Compared to a Reverb, the Easton Haven is similar in weight and ride height, but has less play
Will this £130 supermarket bike survive a DH course?
YouTuber Phil Kmetz clung on to a $179 Huffy Carnage down a full-on DH track - brave man!