UK riders could get access to double the average power output from e-bikes, with throttle controlled motors also on the table, after the department of transport launched a consultation on…
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Norco’s new Optic is the bike I’ve been waiting for: gravity suspension and aggressive geometry meets some very short travel
It’s been more than four years since we’ve seen a Norco for sale in the UK, after distribution through Evans Cycles fell apart, but now in 2024 Norco is back…
Norco goes all-in for high-pivots with new short-travel Optic and all-mountain Sight
Norco has launched new, evolved models of their popular trail and all-mountain bikes, the Optic and Sight, both using high-pivot idler designs. The Sight uses inspiration from its enduro bike,…
70ft jumps and deadly snakes made Red Bull Hardline Tasmania the wildest downhill race ever
5,000 lucky ticket holders witnessed the first Red Bull Hardline to take place in Tasmania over the weekend – and they also witnessed history being made. The first female competitors…
Revolution Bike Park aims to reopen this summer with push-up races and Vision Line laps
After being forced to shut down last year, Revolution Bike Park has announced the welcome news they will be reopening the park in some capacity for summer 2024. The park…
Like a resort for mountain bikes: BikePark Wales hopes to tempt families into swapping skis for bikes this Easter
BikePark Wales has put together a family riding package this Easter designed to tempt complete novices to come and have a go at mountain biking. Called Ticket to Ride, the…
The 16 most important new products I’ve seen this week: from next gen Michelin Wild Enduro tyres to MTB’s longest mudguard
Transition Repeater PT GX AXS Carbon £10,499 Only four brands get to use the SRAM Powertrain motor and 720Wh battery, and with Nukeproof’s future hanging in the balance that we…
SRAM switches to mineral oil for new Maven premium four-piston gravity disc brake
There’s a new halo brake in SRAM’s line-up, it’s called Maven and it’s said to be the most powerful brake the brand has ever made. But power is not the…
Scott’s 2024 Voltage eRide 900 Tuned mid-power e-bike prioritises grins over grams and is all the better for it
With the same motor and a similar profile to the ultralight Lumen, but with more travel and a broader remit, the new 17.9kg Voltage promises to amp up the experience…
Impressive power and control makes the new Maven Ultimate the best SRAM disc brake we’ve ridden
SRAM’s brand new Maven brake brings new levels of power and control to the range, and a switch to mineral oil brake fluid should mean less maintenance and more consistent…
Scott brings back the Voltage for 2024 and gives it a new lease of life with a sleek frame and lightweight motor
Take Scott’s Genius trail bike, give it a compact, lightweight motor, and hey presto; you have the Scott Voltage. A mid-power e-bike with 155mm of travel and an incredibly streamlined…
Six-bar linkages and lightweight e-bikes discussed on the latest MBR show
It’s been a busy couple of weeks for new products, with Scott launching a sleek new Ransom enduro bike, and Pivot updating its trail-friendly Switchblade. Alan and Danny run through…
Canyon pulls out all the stops on the new 2024 Spectral CF 9 trail bike with less travel, more sizes, internal storage and steering stabilisation as standard
Canyon clearly isn’t afraid to innovate. Because after just one year and a trial on just one model, it is back with a brand new range of Spectral CFs, all…
The new 2024 Canyon Spectral trail bike is packed to the brim with features, including adjustable geometry, internal storage, and a steering stabiliser
Canyon’s Spectral CF is a trail bike that needs no introduction. But how do you make one of the best trail bikes on the market even better? Well, you throw…
DH racing is back! Red Bull Hardline Australia looks wild – here’s how you can watch it for free, anywhere in the world
Red Bull Hardline Australia takes place this weekend, the gnarliest downhill race in the gravity calendar… and also the newest. What started in the Dyfi Valley has spread to Tasmania…
Cube’s stunning new e-bike weighs 17kg, comes with a full carbon frame, Bosch SX motor, and costs just £5,500
Always known for its outstanding value, Cube’s latest e-bike release brings Bosch’s mid-power assistance to the lowest price point we’ve seen so far. The catchily named Cube AMS Hybrid One44…
Reckless and Illegal uplifts threaten much-loved Welsh bike park – riders urged to ‘stay safe and ride smart’
Riding responsibly is part of the game with mountain biking. We ride off-road, to connect with nature, or to do gnarly stuff and enjoy time away from the responsibilities of…
Cannondale’s Moterra SL gives you 85Nm of torque, and a 600Wh battery, yet weighs under 20kg! Is this the lightweight e-bike we’ve all been waiting for?
Lightweight electric mountain bikes are causing a buzz in the industry at the moment, and the groundbreaking new Cannondale Moterra SL is only going to add to that hype. Bikes…
One of the UK’s best blue trails is scheduled for a revamp, with Ride Sheffield looking to crowdfund the cost
Community riding group Ride Sheffield, responsible for maintaining hotspots like Lady Cannings Plantation, has launched a fundraiser to help repair and refurbish the Cooking on Gas! blue route. It’s 1.5km…
Riders who hate graunchy bottom brackets are going to love Hope’s new mud-busting BB solution
Hope has a new BB design that could double the lifecycle of its press fit bottom brackets. Called PF41 BB, the Barnoldswick brand has engineered an assembly with seals on…