Mont-Sainte-Anne played host to a double header this weekend. As the downhill riders were recovering from their Sunday morning, post-race hangovers, the cross-country races were well underway. It was the fourth…
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Huge crashes and double backflips at the Hillbilly Huckfest
There is nothing progressing mountain biking as much as the Fest series right now. The punk-rock freeride series stomps around the world spewing out jaw-dropping edits at every single stop. This time…
Brendan Fairclough shows off his nastiest scars (VIDEO)
Brendan Fairclough has been racing elite downhill for ten years, throw into that his appearances at the Red Bull Rampage and it’s no surprise he’s taken his fair share of big hits.…
MBR’s 5 predictions for the Crested Butte EWS
This year’s Enduro World Series is proving to be the most unpredictable yet. We think this is because 2015 has become a turning point in the sport of enduro. After three…
Claudio Caluori takes on Mont-Sainte-Anne’s new ‘Rampage Rock’
Claudio’s back! It feels like a long time since we last saw him taking on a World Cup track but with Mont-Sainte-Anne returning this weekend it’s time for him to dust off…
Danny MacAskill’s team mate shows off his street trials skills
The Drop and Roll Tour is a professional street trials team that performs shows around Europe at events such as the Muckletoon Adventure Festival and the Fort William World Cup. Without a doubt, their…
HNF Heisenberg XF1: the world’s first belt driven full-suspension e-bike
Utilising a patent from car manufacturer BMW, the world’s first belt driven full-suspension e-bike has been created. The HNF Heisenberg XF1 is the first full-suspension bike from the German e-bike…
Deity T-Mo Enduro carbon handlebar review
As the name suggests, this Tracy Moseley signature bar is designed for enduro riding, which means it’s tough enough to withstand hits without adding too many grams to your bike.…
Race Face Half Nelson review
A great grip but not overly durable - £19.95
Shimano PD-M540 clipless pedal review
Does this pedal live up to its popularity - £44.99
Race Face Next 35 Handlebar review
Little brother to the Race Face SixC 35 bar that won our Control Panel test in the May issue of the magazine, the Next riser bar shares the same profile,…
Spank Spike 800 Vibrocore Race handlebar review
If this review focused purely on the shape, width and weight of the Spank Spike 800 handlebar, one line would do it: with an ideal four-degree upsweep and eight-degree backsweep it has…
Renthal FatBar handlebar review
The Renthal FatBar was one of the first 780mm bars and it’s still bang on the money width–wise. >>> Click here to find the best mountain bike bars The shape is…
Ragley Wiser handlebar review
The Ragley Wiser has a two-tone shot-peened/polished finish, which we quite like because it just looks a bit different to the regulation black we’re used to seeing on other bars.…
Race Face SixC handlebar review
We’ve tested the 31.8mm diameter Race Face SixC several times in the past; it’s a lightweight carbon bar that has perfect proportions and great ride quality. In fact, it is…
Easton Havoc Carbon handlebar review
Even though the Easton Havoc Carbon is a dedicated 800mm-wide downhill bar, which isn’t normally our bag, but we’ve decided to put it to the test because it’s light enough for…
The new Kona Hei Hei: the XC race bike that makes you grin, not grimace (VIDEO)
XC race bikes: they’re nervous, twitchy thoroughbreds that just want to buck you into the weeds at the merest hint of a technical descent? Well, yes, broadly speaking – with…
Trials cyclist shreds Livigno bike park on a road bike
Road bike trials videos seem to be flying at us thick and fast nowadays. That’s not to say they’re any less entertaining though, in fact when they’re as imaginative as…
BMC injects 650b wheels and fun into its 2016 range
BMC is the latest brand to unveil its 2016 range. With new frames, new colour schemes and a new attitude, could this be the year that it finally wins them the…
American mountain biker causes wildfire after toilet stop
We’ve all been there, out on our own on a long ride and nature calls. Some of us try to hold it in until the next available restroom, some of…