With short crank arms, 165mm in this case, you don't actually have much choice. Essentially you've got Shimano and SRAM mid-tier options. Or Race Face.
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Brand-X Ascend dropper post review
The Brand-X Ascend dropper post comes direct from Chain Reaction for the bargain price of £120 (at time of writing this review anyway!)
Dirty Deals: fitness trackers, CamelBaks, SLX disc brakes and much more!
These Dirty Deals are either specific products that we’ve ridden and rated, or at the very least are brands we’re familiar with and rate highly.
Richie Rude to race again at Enduro World Series this month
Richie Rude has announced that he is about to return to racing at the Enduro World Series after testing positive for banned substances in 2018.
Tracy Moseley, Marco Osborne and Steve Peat win at last ever Trans-Provence
The shortest day of the week continued to push riders as tired bodies from the previous five days battled coastal heat and torturous rock.
Moseley and Osborne in the lead after Trans-Provence Day 5
Day 5 leant heavily towards the descent, with over 4.5 kilometres of descending to test how well the riders are pacing themselves through the week.
DVO Diamond D1 Boost fork review
The DVO Diamond is a multi-adjustable enduro fork that’s now available with reduced offset. With 35mm legs and big tyre clearance.
Lapierre eZesty AM LTD Ultimate: first ride review
By adding Fazua's 250W motor and 250Wh battery, the Lapierre eZesty is a sub 40lb e-bike or a 33lb enduro bike that blurs the lines.
The best ways to streamline your gear and still carry the bare essentials
A backpack is heavy, gets in the way and often means you’ll get a sweaty back. On a short, two-hour ride do you really need all that? We don’t think…
Sub £500 Hardtail of the Year: Vitus Nucleus 27 VR review
What can we say about the Vitus Nucleus 27 VR that’s not been said? As winner of this test four years in a row, its accolades say everything.
Trans-Provence Day 4 gets medieval
Day 4 saw riders fully traverse two valleys, the Vésubie and the Bévéra, the latter housing the infamous medieval town and MTB mecca of Sospel.
Trans-Provence Day 3: it’s not all about racing
Day 3 started as riders were met by clear blue skies in Valberg for another four stages of trail discovery skirting the Mercantour National Park.
Fox 36 Float Factory FIT4 suspension fork review
Fox 36 Float Factory FIT4 is targeted more at riders who treat heading up, down and around the mountain equally, rather than simply prioritising the downs.
Milkit Booster review
To seat a tyre, simply attach a pump to the Milkit Booster and inflate to 160psi. Push the Booster directly to the tubeless valve and, hey Presta!
Five best secret routes in the Lake District
Even up high, it can sometimes be impossible to get into the flow without stopping to say hello every few minutes. Better to get off the beaten track.
Sub £375 Hardtail of the Year: Calibre Two Cubed review
The Calibre Two Cubed is the Go Outdoors own-brand's latest bike. The Two Cubed is dominant in the hardtail arena as £1k Bossnut is in full suspension.
Casey Brown could be first ever female rider at Red Bull Rampage
Red Bull Rampage will take place on October 25th this year. This year could be remembered as the first time a female freerider has competed.
Specialized Fuse less of an adventure rig and more of a thrill seeker
The Specialized Fuse is designed to appeal to riders who want a Stumpjumper in simpler hardtail clothing. Slacker, longer, lower. 130mm travel up front.
The 10 best trails in the UK as chosen by MBR’s Benji
Last week I shared my favourite components. This week I'm sharing with you where's best to take those components. Here's my favourite places to ride.
Focus Jam² 6.8 Nine e-bike: first ride review
New Focus Jam2 is balanced, versatile e-bike that gets back to the essence of trail riding. Good value and boasts excellent new Bosch Performance CX motor.