The best mountain bike flat pedals of modern times all have one thing in common – their big, sturdy platform. The Supacaz ePedal looks to flip this on its head…
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Ryobi 18V One+ Cordless 22bar Power Washer Kit review
The Ryobi 18V One+ Cordless 22bar Power Washer is one of the best mobile pressure washers to date. There, we’ve got that out the way from the off. It’s a…
Santa Cruz Chameleon first ride review
The much-revered Santa Cruz Chameleon turns 25 in 2022 (much like our beloved MBR magazine). This do-it-all hardtail rolled into production in 1997 and is one of the longest-running model…
The new Dainese Linea 01 may be the lightest full-face helmet on the market
Italian protection expert Dainese has returned to the MTB helmet market after a long break with a brand-new range. Targeting trail, enduro and e-bike riders, its fresh line up comprises…
YT’s Capra and Decoy get special edition Uncaged 9 models with Ohlins suspension and mullet wheels
Calling all mullet-lovers. YT has unleashed new MX special editions with trick Ohlins suspension, coil shocks and Crankbrothers wheels. Both the high acclaimed Decoy (one of the best e-bikes on…
Sinyard no longer Specialized CEO
One of the original mountain biking innovators has handed over the reins at Specialized. Mike Sinyard is disengaging from his position as Specialized CEO, but will remain in a chairperson…
BikeYoke drops new Barkeeper stem
BikeYoke is best known for its dropper posts, but the German component maker has revealed a new 35mm bore stem – the Barkeeper. A single-piece stem without the traditional faceplate,…
SRM brings X-Power (meter) tech to flats
If you are a flat pedal purist, it doesn’t mean you don’t care about watts. Riders who prefer the support and control of riding flats, might not be obvious candidates…
Archer updates its ‘alternative’ D1x wireless shifting system
After SRAM’s breakthrough AXS Eagle wireless system launched in 2019, electronic shifting has moved from fantasy to reality – for many riders. The legacy drivetrain market remains dominated by SRAM…
Airdrop into your flowtrail without any Filter
Want to filter more fun into your rides instead of muting trail feedback? Airdrop’s new 27.5” bike might be just the thing. The Peak District company differs from most other…
Transition’s Repeater is a Sentinel e-bike
Transition has become the latest boutique bike brand to introduce an e-bike. The Bellingham company has added Shimano’s proven EP8 system to what is essentially the Transition Sentinel frame. And…
Vorsprung has a smashing new coil kit for your Ohlins RXF36 fork
Coil suspension will always have a purpose for enduro and gravity mountain bikers. What coil springs lack in adjustability, they more than compensate for with performance – when venturing down…
Rail those enduro turns with Revel’s 155mm 29er
Revel has a new version of its Rail enduro bike platform, with bigger wheels. The American carbon-fibre bike brand, known for its patented Canfield Balance Formula (CBF) suspension, has finally…
Eminent makes Haste with new enduro bike
Enduro bikes with high-pivot chainlines are all the rage this year. And Eminent is the latest brand introducing a frame with an idler wheel. The American brand, known for its…
MBR April 2022 – 274
The latest issue of MBR is out now, and it’s our special 25th anniversary issue! Packed full of inspiring ideas and routes to help you find new places to get…
Details of 2022 Intense Primer and Sniper specs, colours and prices – and bikes are in stock!
Intense has just announced its 2022 model line-up in the XC and Trail segments, releasing details of specs, colours and prices, but the real news is that there’s stock available…
Pounce your favourite singletrack with Pivot’s Shadowcat
Thought 27.5” bikes were dead? Not quite, according to Pivot. The Arizonian mountain bike brand has revealed its new Shadowcat, a 140mm carbon-fibre frame that rolls 27.5” wheels, instead of…
Endura steps into the mountain bike shoe market with flat and clip-in MT500 options
Endura makes some of the best mountain bike clothing, regularly winning our group tests and scoring highly with real riders for its level of support and customer service. If only…
Hope’s new Tech 4 disc brake is nearly a third more powerful
Hope has improved its master cylinder and lever design, with the Tech 4. The Barnoldswick brand, known for the tactile feedback of its brakes, now offers a notable improvement over…
Best mountain bikes under £3,000/$4,000: serious trail bikes for riding hard
We bring you the rundown of the very best mountain bikes under £3000. Trail bikes In both 27.5in and 29in wheel sizes. In association with Alpinestars.