With the rise of EDR-E, the electric Enduro racing discipline, comes the requirement for an e-bike that’s light, efficient, agile, race-ready and can climb as well as it descends. Enter…
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Canyon Torque:ON electric mountain bike review
If you’ve ever braaped an imaginary throttle as you’ve powered out of a tight switchback, or stuck an inside foot out as you’ve landed a jump into a berm, then…
Specialized S-Works Turbo Levo SL Gen 2 e-bike first ride review
If ever there was a bike that I totally misjudged, it was the original Specialized Levo SL. Launched in Feb 2020, it instantly had what appeared to be outdated geometry…
Specialized doesn’t want you to notice the new Turbo Levo SL Gen 2
What are the hallmarks of the best bikes? Is it comfort, performance, great suspension or low weight? With the updated Turbo Levo SL, Specialized argue that a truly great bike…
Everything mountain bikers need to know about ticks and how to remove them
Fresh air, big views, long descents and lush vegetation – mountain biking allows us to access all of these good things. But the slight downside to being out in nature…
Nukeproof Scout 290 Elite review
The Nukeproof Scout started life as a burly, dirt jump/4-cross bike. But over the years the Scout has broadened its horizons, maturing into a capable trail bike, without ever losing…
Vitus E-Sommet VRX e-bike review
When we first tested the Shimano EP8 equipped Vitus E-Sommet VRX back in 2021, we were impressed by the build kit and competitive pricing. But the bike was harder to…
Five Ten Freerider Pro review
Five Ten has tweaked the design of the Freerider Pro for this season, but has kept two things the same – the price and the sole. The tweaks are quite…
Liv Intrigue X Advanced E+ Elite e-bike first ride review
The new Liv Intrigue X Advanced E+ is a new take on the lightweight emtb, weighing in at a claimed 18.8kg. But the twist is that it gets a full-fat…
MBR June 2023 – 289
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.…
Squirt Cycling Products Super Concentrate bike cleaner review
You might have seen these online; tablets that you bung in a spray bottle, add water and you have an instant bike cleaner. They’re popular because they’re great value for…
The GT Sensor is back bigger… and smaller
GT has overhauled the Sensor, creating what it calls the ‘most capable trail bike it’s ever designed’. There three main options to the new Sensor range; carbon and alloy-framed versions,…
Hop on a CUBE bike for the best family summer adventures
There’s surely nothing better than zipping along in the fresh air, out in the sunshine, exploring and having adventures with the whole family. Bikes are the perfect adventure vehicle for…
Zerode Katipo Deluxe with Pinion gearbox first ride review
After riding, racing and testing mountain bikes for decades, this is the first bike where I’ve received instructions on how best to change gear. And there’s me figuring I had…
Troy Lee Designs Flowline MIPS Helmet review
For an entry level helmet, the new Flowline MIPS from Troy Lee Designs is pretty darned pricey. Compare it to the all open face that preceded it though, the £220…
Cannondale Essential Floor Pump
I used to think if you’re going to buy a track/floor pump then it makes sense to invest in a tubeless charger version, but I’ve changed my mind. That’s because…
YT Decoy Core 4 MX e-bike review
Say hello to the 2023 YT Decoy Core 4 MK 1.35. Okay, so the MK1.35 tag isn’t part of its official title, we added that ourselves. But seeing as YT…
Specialized Hillbilly GRID Gravity T9 tyre review
Specialized’s Hillbilly was the original cut down mud spike inspired by DH champ Sam Hill’s mechanic, and brought to market over a decade ago. It used to be made by…
E-bike fitness training: increase your strength, handle your eMTB better
I’m not going to lie, dedicated e-bike training protocols are a lot like e-bike specific bike components…mostly hype. But if you’ve ridden an e-bike for any length of time, you…
Protection, without the weight? The new Vittoria Air-Liner Light tyre insert
Tyre inserts are beloved of enduro riders and downhillers alike for their rim and puncture protection: But for XC racers, downcountry riders, and all the rest of us they’re overkill…