A collection of the best women’s kit for mountain biking. A wealth of women’s-specific kit means no more of the small-sized men’s stuff.
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POC Kortal helmet review
When you think of Scandinavian firm POC, you likely think of a premium, safety-first brand with the high-end price tags to match. That’s fair comment considering this stylish Kortal lid…
This video recap of the 2022 Enduro season is Cosmic!
Get in the mood for the upcoming race season by recapping the highs and lows, victories and epics of the 2022 Enduro World Series in Cosmic, a new film by…
The updated Focus Raven hardtail is built for adventure
With the cross-country season ahead and the Olympics on the horizon, it seems that plenty of brands are updating their cross-country bike ranges to suit the rigours of modern racing.…
Wiggle mountain bike sale: bargain bikes and more
You don’t need to spend a whole lot of money to get a good quality bike that’s perfect for exploring trails and heading off into the hills and mountains. If…
Fox Proframe RS helmet review
Fox’s DH-certified lightweight full-face lid has already been a top-scoring helmet at MBR in its previous generation, so has Fox made it even better with this RS version, or has…
100% Altec Fidlock helmet review
The Altec is 100%’s only half-shell helmet and it has been around for a couple of seasons already. It boasts Fidlock’s rapid-to-fasten magnetic chinstrap buckle to boost what’s already a…
Best Rapha Trail mountain bike clothing deals
When Rapha, originally a road cycling brand, decided to jump into the world of trail and mountain bike kit, it was understandably viewed with suspicion. But it turns out the…
@LandoSteezy: re-writing the rules on mountain biking
There’s something almost relaxed and effortless about the way Leo Smith, aka @LandoSteezy, looks when he pulls tricks on his mountain bike, and that’s part of the reason he’s so…
The Canyon Pathlite:ON 9 LTD is the SUV of bikes
There’s a new breed of bike, and the Canyon Pathlite:ON 9 LTD SUV is the latest addition. An electric hardtail mountain bike, it’s designed for exploring and touring on mixed…
Leatt MTB Enduro 4.0 helmet V23 review
Leatt’s snap-together convertible MTB 4.0 Enduro helmet is one of only a couple of helmets with full DH certification that can still multitask as a lightweight open face trail lid…
Abus Moventor 2.0 MIPS helmet review
German brand Abus has really stepped up its MTB helmet game recently, with this Moventor 2.0 one of a trio in a reinvented range. Targeting the trendy down-country sector, it’s…
Best action camera for mountain biking: Record and share your POV rides
Whether it’s to record that special alpine ride or uplift day at the bike park to relive at home and share with friends, or just to help improve your riding…
Dainese HGL Pants review
Dainese is an Italian company better known for its arm and knee pads, but it also has a range of riding clobber, including this new HGL Pant. Best mountain bike…
Yeti SB120 T-Series T1 review
The top-line Yeti SB120 T-Series T1 is now longer, slacker and has more travel – as the name suggests. And it’s comfortably one of the best down-country bikes on the…
Deity Speedway Carbon handlebar review
Designed for DH and enduro, Deity’s Speedway is the brand’s burliest 35mm carbon bar. It comes in a massive 810mm width, laid up with unidirectional carbon using in-house only moulds.…
Pivot Trail 429 Pro XT/XTR review
Boasting low weight and impressive climbing efficiency, the Pivot Trail 429 Pro XT/XTR is a 110/130mm 29er built for trail riding. This is the top-spec model, which features Fox Live…
Leatt Jacket MTB Trail 3.0
In addition to a good-quality waterproof jacket, it’s nice to have something like Leatt’s MTB 3.0 trail jacket in your armoury. A waterproof jacket is highly breathable and should be…
Focus Jam² and Sam² updated with fresh geometry, kinematics and more
Not one, not two, but three. Focus has significantly updated its electric mountain bike range with three bikes designed to help riders find ‘their perfect match’; the aluminium-framed Jam² 6…
MBR April 2023 – 287
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.…