Designed to straddle the trail and enduro market segments, the Orbea Occam LT features 160mm of front and 150mm of rear-suspension travel.
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Dainese HGL Aokighara short review
The Dainese HGL Aokighara could be a decent short thanks to its unfussy styling, but the waist closure is over-thought and needs to add zips on the pockets.
7Mesh Slab short review
There are five different shorts in the 7Mesh range, with this 7Mesh Slab model being aimed at the enduro end of the spectrum.
100% Celium short review
Two inches longer in the leg and a wider fit would have the 100% Celium short rocket up the rankings. But as it stands it’s expensive and oddly-sized.
Mondraker Crafty range gets new Bosch tech
Mondraker has embraced the new Bosch e-bike ecosystem with a range of pedal-assisted trail and enduro bikes. Including some Crafty options.
“By the time I was four, I was racing!” – interview with Paula Zibasa
Paula Zibasa, spent her childhood BMX racing in Latvia, where she is originally from until a move to Innsbruck converted her to mountain biking and she has never looked back.…
Three great UK bike parks you’ve probably never heard of
If you’re looking for anew playground to visit in the Autumn then we have three suggestions: Bike Park Kernow in Cornwall, The Bull Track in East Sussex and Mountain View…
Dare Valley is the UK’s first family bike park
The UK’s first family bike park boasts an uplift and a flowy blue trail to inspire and instruct. Dare to flow!
MBR October 2021
The latest issue of MBR is out now, packed full of inspiring ideas and routes to help you find new places to get out and ride. Here’s what you’ll find…
Yeti reveals the rest of their 2022 bike range
The Yeti range gains a selection of new colours and burlier build kits, including an air shock option on the SB165 park bike.
Yeti 160E e-bike features new Sixfinity 6-bar suspension design
The iconic MTB brand has finally joined the party with the Yeti 160E, a 160mm travel e-bike with a radical suspension design and a host of new features.
Scottish riders get £500 free bike financing
There is a new scheme to bring interest-free financing to Scottish riders who want to buy bikes, thanks to Access Bikes and special credit.
Voodoo Bizango 2022: first ride review of £750 hardtail
Voodoo’s dark arts continue, with the latest version of the multiple-award winning Voodoo Bizango representing crazy value for money.
Current best mountain bike suspension fork deals
If you're looking for a new fork here are the best mountain bike suspension fork deals at the mo. Put the bounce back into your stride!
Focus Thron 6.9: first ride review
The Focus Thron 6.9 is an appealing all-rounder with alloy frame, 29in wheels and 130mm travel shared across three-bike range starting at £2,199.
Mondraker Crafty Carbon XR MIND: first ride review
Mondraker Crafty Carbon XR with built-in MIND suspension data acquisition. Yep, integrated data-logging comes to mountain biking courtesy of Mondraker.
Forbidden Dreadnought XT: first ride review
Forbidden now has a big gun but who needs the Forbidden Dreadnought XT when the Druid is already billed as capable? In short... everyone. Let me explain.
Orbea Rallon: coil or ail, 29 or mullet, in any colour you want
The 2022 Orbea Rallon is as progressive as they come but also offers ample olive branches to those non-racing riders who can be put-off by extreme geo.
SCOR is BMC’s new enduro division
BMC has a new enduro bike brand, with SCOR. And its first bike, the 4060, looks like a winner from the get-go, with two travel options.
The Kona Honzo ESD is a lot of crazy
Hardcore hardtails are all the rage agina and Kona has updated the Kona Honzo ESD, the 150mm forked steel 29er, that can ride down anything.