We love a custom frame here at MBR and Loic Bruni’s new paint job is right up there with the best of them. Sweet, sweet custom frame for @loicbruni29 for…
Mountain Bike Rider
Giant Reign 27.5 1 (2016) review
Blisteringly quick but also a barrel of laughs - £3,999
Riders react to the Lourdes World Cup track
The fastest riders on the planet have all been up on the hill today checking out the Lourdes World Cup track. We’ve pulled these reactions straight off the hill and…
Five reasons you should watch the Lourdes World Cup
After months in the racing wilderness our sanctuary has come. As we write, the world’s best riders are inspecting the Lourdes race track ready for round one of the World…
The best trail hardtails
Trail hardtails are evolving and £1,300 will get you one of the latest breed. We test four of the best from GT, Nukeproof, Orange and Whyte.
Ragley Bigwig (2016) review
Great fun, but a little short - £1,549.99
MBR May 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…
Local riders lead funeral procession for fallen Scottish teenage mountain biker
A procession of mountain bikers led the funeral parade of fallen Scottish teenage mountain biker Keiran McKandie on Friday. 16 -year-old McKandie was cycling along the B9010 Kellas to Dallas road at…
Orbea Loki 27+ H10
Let down by tyre choice in UK conditions - £1,519
Fox launches lightest ever 32 fork
Key points New Fox 32, half a pound lighter than predecessor Features slimmed down, stepped design Proces start from £440 A new 32? Yep, Fox has just launched a brand…
Vitus Escarpe VRX longterm review
Need to know 650b trail bike with slack geometry Asymmetric travel: 150mm front, 135mm rear Cutting-edge 1×11 SRAM drivetrain Short stem and RockShox Reverb dropper post What attracted you to…
Canyon launches new carbon Sender downhill bike for under £3,000
Key points New downhill bike from German direct sales brand, designed with help of Fabien Barel Claims to be the most advanced downhill bike ever Available in four sizes, prices start…
Monday Quiz: Who is the best British mountain biker?
Now here’s a quiz that’s sure to get people talking! With the race season about to kick off we thought it was high time to let you guys decide who…
Code of conduct produced to tackle unruly mountain bikers in the Malvern Hills
Mountain bikers in the Malvern Hills are being asked to follow a new Code of Conduct following irresponsible use of the area by a minority of riders. The Malvern Hills Conservators…
The best photos from Round 2 of the Enduro World Series in Argentina
The Enduro World Series had back-to-back races in South America to kick off the season, the second of which was wrapped up yesterday in Barlioche, Argentina. It could go on record as…
How to combat instability on your mountain bike
We’ve been revealing how riding technique has evolved to keep pace with the rapid development in bikes and trails. Most recently, we showed you how to make yourself more stable,…
How to get in the zone to ride smoother and faster
The zone “The zone is a positive mental state that happens when we know a skillset so well that we don’t have to think about what we’re doing,” explains our…
Watch: We ride the SRAM XX1 Eagle 12 speed groupset
Key Points First ever 12 speed drivetrain in cycling Cassette offers a 500 per cent gear range Upgrade applied to XX1 and X01 groupsets 12 speed?! Yep , that’s right. With…
The best mountain biking April Fools day jokes
Depending on your point of view April Fools day can either be a light hearted break from the seriousness of everyday life or a groan-inducing parade of tired and obvious…
Mountain bikers suffer twice as many injuries as road cyclists survey reveals
A study published in Wilderness and Environmental Medicine has revealed that mountain bikers suffer twice and many injuries as road cyclists. The study, entitled Cycling Injuries in Southwest Colorado A Comparison of…