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    Samara Maxwell wins the XCO World Cup in Araxa, Brazil

    Samara Maxwell takes maiden World Cup and Victor Koretzky wins in opening round of the UCI XCO World Series despite having a flat tyre

    • April 7, 2025

    We were treated to an electric weekend of racing for the first round of the XC World Series in Brazil. On the Saturday, Evie Richards won the short-track (XCC) Elite…

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    The mountain bike media uses “class-based stereotypes and elitism” to put down new riders down, and lives in its own echo chamber – do better or the sport will atrophy into golf

    • April 7, 2025

    I can’t exactly remember when I first came across the idea that cycling might be the new golf. Executives swapping their drivers for top end bikes, fashionable kit, and ridiculously…

    Rab Cinder Downpour Light Waterproof Biking Jacket

    Rab’s Cinder Downpour fits great, but it’s not waterproof or breathable enough to really cut it as a bad weather jacket

    • April 5, 2025

    Rab’s Cinder cycling line currently offers two hooded waterproof cycling jackets (with an all-new ultralight Phantom version joining the line up soon). This Downpour jacket is the more affordable of…

    Calibre Line T3-27

    I love these Calibre Hardtail MTBs and they’re on sale right now with huge discounts of up to 41%

    • April 4, 2025

    GO Outdoors is on a mission to get you out having the best mountain bike riding for less this summer. The GO Outdoors Spring Sale has massive discounts across the…

    RockShox Reverb new

    RockShox’ new Reverb might look like a Viagra abuser in Speedos but its huge service interval, big drop option and relatively modest price make it my wireless pick

    • April 4, 2025

    The new RockShox Reverb AXS wireless dropper post features a longer drop than the old model it replaces. It also boasts a longer service life and a new ‘ActiveRide’ feature…

    Yeti ASR 40th Anniversary bike

    Kitsch or cool? Yeti’s 40th birthday present to itself is a custom ASR XC bike, dripping in bling and 90s nostalgia – and you don’t even want to know the price

    • April 3, 2025

    Yeti has a long history, and I’m not just talking about 40 years as a mountain bike brand. Every five years, when one of its big birthdays comes around, the…

    RockShox Reverb new

    The new RockShox Reverb switches battery location and gets squishy mid-stroke for more comfort

    • April 3, 2025

    It was the dropper post that brought wireless speed and convenience to the market, and the latest Reverb evolves with new features, extra lengths, and claimed improvements to durability and…

    Hunt Enduro V3 wheels

    Hunt’s new Enduro V3 wheels claim best-in-class strength, boast tuned front and rear rims, and cost £499

    • April 3, 2025

    Hunt’s newest wheelset is made from aluminium alloy, uses regular (albeit triple butted spokes) and costs less than £500. That makes it a breath of fresh air for real world…

    Pivot Firebird

    Pivot’s new Firebird looks more composed than ever, but I’m just as interested in why Bernard Kerr’s wearing a suit and slippers for the press shots

    • April 3, 2025

    Pivot has redesigned its premium enduro bike, the Firebird, for 2025. The new model features a 170mm Fox 38 fork, 165mm of DW-linkage rear travel, and uses the Swinger dropout…

    Whoop UCI MTB World Series XC

    The XC World Cup season is about to start in Brazil… here’s where, when, and how to watch, and who’s in the running

    • April 2, 2025

    The 2025 cross-country season is underway, and now it’s time for the UCI MTB World Series 2025 to start. The first round takes place in Araxá, Brazil on 3-6 April.…

    XCO World Cup podium

    Top XC racers protest Warner Bros. Discovery’s decision to reduce podium size from 5 to 3

    • April 2, 2025

    Over 120 cross-country racers and 10 teams from the World Series have signed a letter addressed to Warner Bros. Discovery asking for them to consider reinstating the traditional 5-rider podiums.…

    Abus YouDrop FF Helmet

    Faster, Further, Higher – The ABUS YouDrop FF is a convertible full-face helmet for courageous kids

    • April 2, 2025

    Lightweight, user-friendly and versatile, the ABUS YouDrop FF is a convertible full-face helmet designed for kids and young teens who are serious about their mountain biking. The YouDrop FF has…

    Starling Dive 26in bike

    Starling’s new enduro bike has tiny 26in wheels, and I’m struggling to tell if it’s an April Fool’s or not

    • April 1, 2025

    Mountain bikes with 26in wheels are for kids who can’t fit on proper-sized wheels, right? Not if you ask Starling Cycles, which has just released a new steel-frame enduro bike…

    Fox Float X2 shock

    The new Fox Float X2 shock is no longer a twin-tube, but there’s a good reason for this

    • March 31, 2025

    Shock news! Literally! Fox’s latest Float X2 (and DHX2) moves from a twin-tube design to a monotube, with over 100 new parts, and the end goal of improving both reliability…

    Merida eOne-Sixty SL 6000

    When did entry level suspension get so good? I love the Marzocchi Bombers on Merida’s entry level eOne-Sixty SL 6000, and it’s one of the reasons it’s my favourite bike of 2025 (so far)

    • March 31, 2025

    Has the lightweight mid-power e-bike had its day? It definitely feels like the pendulum has swung the other way for brands, with the newest bikes like Transition’s Regulator, Amflow PL…

    Hunt Proven Race XC UD Carbon Spoke MTB 29 Wheelset

    I’ve hammered Hunt’s superlight Proven Race XC wheels for a year without so much as a baggy spoke, and you don’t need to be an lycra-clad whippet to enjoy them: they’re comfy enough for trail bikes too

    • March 29, 2025

    At 1260g with carbon spokes, Hunt’s Proven Race XC UD Carbon wheels sound like a time bomb for regular trail use. The only thing these super light, super responsive wheels…

    Mountain bike rider wearing an action camera on his chest

    Hurry! If you love filming your mountain bike adventures, then the DJI Osmo 4 is one of the best action cameras around – and it’s hit its lowest-ever price in this Amazon Big Spring Sale deal

    • March 29, 2025

    The Amazon Big Spring Sale ends on the 31st of March, and although it’s been slim pickings for MTB bargains, one deal that stood out is on one of the…

    Urge Treps helmet

    Urge launches the Treps enduro helmet, and it’s constructed from over 90% recycled materials

    • March 28, 2025

    French helmet brand Urge has a new lid, it’s called the Treps, and it’s arguably the best looking helmet its made. Previously, Urge helmets have had a distinctly Euro look,…

    The Garmin Epix Pro 2 smartwatch with the MBR deals logo

    Hit the trails in style with the Garmin Epix Pro 2 smartwatch – it’s currently at its cheapest price this year with 31% off in this Amazon Big Spring Sale deal

    • March 28, 2025

    The best GPS bike computers are an excellent choice for tracking ride stats, cycle training and navigation. However, crashes will always happen on the trails, and handlebar-mounted GPS devices are…

    Whyte Kado RS

    Whyte’s Kado RS is the first new e-bike out with SRAM Transmission mechanical drivetrain, and at £6k it looks like decent value

    • March 27, 2025

    Well that didn’t take long – less than 24hours since SRAM introduced its Eagle Transmission mechanical shifting, and we have a new Kado e-bike from Whyte using the groupsets. The…

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    Buyer's guides

    MBR Show – 5 hot new DJI e-bikes

    Every DJI-powered e-bike we know about right now, plus what I think comes next for the Chinese power house

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    The best mountain biking books to keep you entertained

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    Which Trek mountain bike is right for you?

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    Best mountain bike tubeless sealant: Go puncture-free!

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    Best mountain bike: the ultimate trail, XC and enduro bikes at all budgets

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    Reviews

    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

    Specialized Butcher Grid Gravity T9 TLR tyre

    “It grips like stink” – the new Specialized Butcher gets more rubber, more weight and more damping, but it’s still amazing value

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