Scott’s futuristic new Patron eRide aims to be one of the best electric bikes on the market, and comes packed with features, such a remote lockout, hidden shock and optimised…
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Looking into the carbon footprint of a mountain bike
Cycling is good for the planet, but what about mountain biking? Trek’s sustainability report, the first of its kind from a bike brand, looks at the carbon footprint of its…
Schwalbe wants to use old tyres – to make new ones
Upcycling and sustainability have been powerful themes in mountain biking during 2021. Most brands are revaluating their sourcing, packing and shipping, to reduce the environmental impact of producing frames, components…
High-pivot steel DH bike beauty with Starling’s Sturn V2
Starling is best known for the purity of its steel frame designs. But if you desire that classic Reynolds 853 look, with some very contemporary rear-suspension tech, Starling does quite…
A 36er carbon hardtail with all the rollover
Just when you think the wheel size issue has settled, someone creates a new term for debate. Although most product planners have settled on the 29er as being mountain biking’s…
My best trail: as chosen by Steve Peat
Where to start... a downhill legend, Peaty is a multiple World Cup winner and former world champ, and one of the best mountain bike racers of all time.
How to maximise stability when push comes to shove on singletrack
If the secret in going fast is being a confident rider, then the secret to confidence is control.
Trail Blazers: Ryan and Jason Bullimore, Tirpentwys Trails
A volunteer-built trail centre in South Wales honours its young founder with every pedal stroke and with its quest for recognition.
MBR January 2022
MBR January 2022
Canyon Torque is very much the modern bike park bike
The principal takeaway for the new Torque is that it is very much a race bike.
Two YT Capra 29 Core 3 enduro bikes to be won!
Enduro racing is a tough sport. Tougher still if you’re trying to make it on your own, as a privateer. YT wants to change that this year though, with a…
Great Christmas presents for mountain bikers
Looking to treat the trail addict in your life this Christmas? We’ve got a host of gadgets and accessories that are too tempting to entrust to Santa.
We’re hiring! Vacancy: Digital Editor, Mountain Bike Rider
The deputy digital editor reports to the Editor and is accountable for overseeing Mountain Bike Rider, mbr.co.uk, ensuring content is competitive and prioritised according to business value and strategic goals.…
Giant Trance Advanced Pro 29 joins the down tube storage gang
The new Trance 29, initially launching in carbon flavour but we'd be amazed if alloy doesn't follow, grows a bit more suspension travel and some more progressive geometry (reach and…
Orbea Rise Alloy weighs 19kg (only 1.5kg heavier than Rise Carbon)
Orbea have managed the tricky feat of making a Rise out of aluminum and retaining most of the Rise aesthetic and an impressively low weight into the bargain.
Orange Stage 6 Evo: none more marmite mountain bike
You either like Orange mountain bikes or you don't. There is something of a truism however that if you've actually ridden an Orange for any amount of time, you appreciate…
Details of the Cotic e-bike (expected at the end of 2023!)
The announcement from Cotic that they are developing an electric mountain bike doesn't comes as something of an expected surprise (stay with us here).
Troy Lee Designs Shuttle jacket review
TLD uses a ripstop nylon fabric with Spandex to give ithe Troy Lee Designs Shuttle some stretch. It’s a useful addition too, as the cut is quite sporty.
Specialized Altered-Edition Trail Rain Jacket review
The Specialized Altered-Edition Trail Rain jacket is their alternative mountain bike outerwear offering.
Specialized SWAT jacket review
Specialized pioneered integrated storage solutions on its mountain bikes and now its Specialized SWAT jacket is a packable jacket to go alongside their SWAT tools and water carrying options.