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    Scott jacket

    Scott’s Trail Storm Insuloft AL is the warmest jacket I’ve tried this winter, just be careful you don’t cook in it

    • January 31, 2024

    Scott’s Trail Storm Insuloft AL jacket is absolutely roasting inside. I don’t mean this is a bad way, cuffs aside there’s no hint of clamminess about this insulated top and…

    Stephane Peterhansel (FRA) of Team Audi Sport is seen at the start line of stage 03 of Rally Dakar 2024

    How do you win a stage of the Paris Dakar Rally? Ride your e-bike of course, reveals veteran French racer Stéphane Peterhansel

    • January 31, 2024

    For Stéphane Peterhansel, age is just a number. At 58, the grandmaster of desert rallying has just finished his 35th Dakar Rally, taking a stage win along the way to…

    BCBR

    The BC Bike Race has a wicked promo prize this year, make a three-minute video and you could win the $13,000 prize including a Rocky Mountain Element C70

    • January 30, 2024

    British Columbia might be most famous for Whistler Bike Park, but the BC Bike Race takes place on Vancouver Island over seven fun-filled days. It’s not exactly an event for…

    new bike predictions 2024

    Yes, there are stacks of unsold mountain bikes out there, but I still think these 17 MTBs will be updated in 2024

    • January 29, 2024

    As mbr’s Bike Test Editor already pointed out in his article predicting five new enduro bikes due for an update in 2024, you don’t need to be able to read…

    Forbidden Druid V2

    Forbidden’s high-pivot Druid V2 cast a spell on me, and after six months testing I’m still bewitched by it

    • January 28, 2024

    “Pedals like an XC bike, descends like a DH bike” is a cliche as badly worn as the back tyre on a bike park rental in September. It’s a promise…

    Head tube detail on the Orange Switch 6 2023

    Orange Bikes is saved from closure after merging with its UK factory, but will it still be the iconic brand we’ve always loved?

    • January 26, 2024

    Orange Bikes has been saved from permanent closure, after acquiring “its UK frame manufacturing partner.” Earlier this month we reported the sad news that Orange had appointed administrators to try…

    Merida EX 2023

    The Merida Ex enduro opens entries to e-bikes AND analogue bikes after outcry

    • January 26, 2024

    E-bikers won’t now push out regular riders at the Merida Ex this year, despite the race being initially labelled pedal-assist only.  Exmoor’s popular multi-day enduro event is back for its…

    5 amazing new UK trails and bike parks to tempt you in 2024

    • January 24, 2024

    Trail builders across the UK put in some serious graft in 2023. They made new trails, reworked some of our old favourites, and even opened up a few new bike…

    Coed y Brenin visitor centre

    Coed y Brenin, the UK’s original trail centre, could close this year after a spending squeeze, with the fate of its famous trails in limbo

    • January 23, 2024

    Three Welsh visitor centres including the hallowed Coed y Brenin could close this year, with the fate of the trails surrounding them unknown. That’s according to a report from the…

    Tubeless inflator pump test

    Best floor pumps and tubeless tyre inflators: no stress, just success!

    • January 23, 2024

    The task of converting to tubeless can leave you feeling deflated — the best tubeless tyre inflators make the process totally stress-free.

    Checking tyre pressure

    Best mountain bike tire pressure gauges: Get the perfect set-up to maximise grip

    • January 23, 2024

    Since the tyres on your bike are the only thing in contact with the trail, maintaining an optimum tyre pressure ensures maximum grip, support and braking traction. However, the tyres…

    Scott ExplorAir Light Dryo 3 Layer Jacket

    Scott’s packable ExplorAir Light Dryo 3 Layer Jacket lets you batten down the hatches when the weather turns

    • January 23, 2024

    The Explorair Light Dryo 3 is a proper three-layer waterproof jacket. It has an outer Polyester skin, which is made from recycled material, and has a rip-stop style construction so…

    Pivot Shuttle SL

    Fazua e-bike owners now looked after by Upgrade Bikes, home of DMR

    • January 22, 2024

    German brand Fazua – makers of popular lightweight mid-drive systems like the Fazua Ride 60 – has announced a new servicing partnership in the UK with Upgrade Bikes Ltd. Upgrade…

    SRAM XX Eagle AXS e-bike transmission

    The cost of repairing your SRAM T-Type AXS derailleur just got a whole lot cheaper!

    • January 22, 2024

    In fantastic news for anyone with SRAM’s latest T-Type wireless transmission, the cost of repairing a bent rear derailleur has just become significantly cheaper. Even with the new drivetrain’s sturdy…

    Moto brands in mountain biking thumbnail

    Will you be swapping your Trek Rail or Specialized Turbo Levo for a Honda, Ducati, or Yamaha e-bike?

    • January 22, 2024

    E-bike sales are currently dominated by traditional mountain bikes brands like Specialized, Trek, Canyon and Giant. But there are an increasing number of motorcycle brands keen to get in on…

    Sean with his Sonder Signal longterm test bike

    After 12 month’s testing the Sonder Signal, and 35 years riding MTBs, it’s earned a spot as one of my all-time favourite hardtails

    • January 20, 2024

    Sonder Signal need to know Handmade 4130 steel frame with size-specific chainstays and up-to-date trail geometry Cane Creek Helm air fork upgrade comes with a 35mm chassis and 130mm travel…

    Leatt MTB Helmet 3.0

    3 helmets in 1 makes the Leatt MTB Helmet 3.0 the ultimate convertible lid

    • January 19, 2024

    Convertible helmets are nothing new, with the original Giro Switchblade being introduced over 30 years ago. Since then, the likes of Met and Bell, have joined the fray, introducing open-face…

    Kerry Wilson Gladiators

    Downhill champion, Kerry Wilson, beats the rebooted Gladiators on primetime Saturday evening TV!

    • January 18, 2024

    Is beating the superhuman stars of the Gladiators TV show part of your 2024 training plans? Well, it was for Scottish downhill and enduro racer Kerry Wilson, who this weekend…

    Bike sales set to boom in 2024, as e-bike demand explodes and more women take up riding – says Mintel report

    • January 18, 2024

    UK riders will spend nearly £1 billion on new bikes in 2024, with e-bikes accounting for nearly a fifth of all purchases, and a huge uptick in women riding too.…

    Lazer KinetiCore trail helmets

    Has Lazer just democratised helmet safety? The Lupo and Finch use Kineticore crumple zone tech, cost less than £60 and score a perfect Virginia Tech 5-star rating

    • January 17, 2024

    Lazer has extended its brilliant KinetiCore technology to two new helmets in its mountain bike range: but this time it’s not the priciest, top end lids benefitting from the latest…

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    Buyer's guides

    Best mountain bike cranks: single ring chainsets for all riders

    Best e-bike motor - Bafang unit on a Vitus e-bike

    Which is the best e-bike motor? Power, punch and range compared

    SRAM disc brake rotors

    Best disc rotors for mountain biking: Tune your stopping power

    How we tested the best mountain bike stems

    Best mountain bike stems: improve your fit and steering

    Best 160mm suspension forks

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    Reviews

    Whyte Kado RSX

    I’ve tested all Whyte’s e-bikes, and the new Kado offers the best blend of power, performance and range… I still find the scintillating E-Lyte more fun to ride though

    Endura MT500 jacket 2025

    Endura’s latest MT500 waterproof jacket is lighter and easier to move in than the original, but the latest regulations mean it’s just not as good at shedding water

    Propain Shresh SL

    The Propain Sresh SL may not sparkle and fizz, and the TQ motor is no match for the grunt of the DJI, but I still loved every second aboard this stealthy e-bike

    Fox Podium inverted fork

    Fox’s inverted Podium fork is heavy, expensive, and a faff to live with, but it’s the best enduro fork I’ve ridden

    Silt Enduro Alloy wheels review

    Silt’s Enduro wheels offer just about the best price to performance ratio of any hoops I’ve tested, at £380 there’s no need to pay more

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