After two years of testing, Halo has introduced a new value DH wheelset. The British brand used World Cup DH racers as R&D riders, integrating feedback from the likes of…
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MBR July 2021
MBR July 2021
Rapha mountain bike apparel rolling on a trail near you soon
One of the most iconic apparel brands, is getting closer to revealing its first mountain bike range. In the realm of road and gravel riding, Rapha is revered as a…
Aneela McKenna: tireless trailblazer for diversity and inclusion
We hit the trails with one of mountain biking’s most tireless campaigners for diversity and inclusion: Aneela McKenna.
E-bike specific coil from EXT
Italian boutique suspension brand, EXT, has added an e-bike specific shock to its product range. The marketing rationale is that e-bikes are heavier, and therefore require a revised EXT shock…
Fox Flexair Short review
The Fox Flexair Short is a great choice for summer use, comfortable, stylish and cool. If only it was a smidge longer and without those laser cut holes.
Highlights from Mons Royale Women’s Progression Camp
The Future Ground team has already committed to a second Future Ground camp which will be announced in the coming weeks.
Zone 2 training – Focus on low intensity sessions to get fitter without the fatigue
AKA ride slow to get fast. Knowing how slow to go is crucial if you want to benefit from harder sessions.
There IS something special about getting high
No, not like that. 'Trailfinder General' Benji Haworth talks about the risky art of mountain grooming and Take Someone Up A Mountain Day.
Seven reasons why hardtails still rule
Brilliant fun, simple to repair, cheap to run and with a character all of their own, hardtails are a great option for trail riding.
BOS is back with a better Idylle
A renowned French suspension brand has revived its mountain bike offering. For those who like their forks boutique, and don’t want to run something from the established suspension duopoly of…
Video: Matt Walker sending Fort William
The UCI has confirmed that Leogang will host a limited number of spectators, but that is scant consolation for Fort William fans. By far the most popular and iconic World…
My best trail: as chosen by Evie Richards
Evie Richards is one of a host of exciting young UK riders, she’s also a Red Bull athlete, Trek XC rider, and already – at 24-years-old – a Commonwealth Games…
This weekend you need to pick up just one piece of rubbish
Head out onto your local trails, smell the spring air and enjoy the beauty. That’s all the inspiration you need to pick up just one piece of rubbish.
Blackline trail threads from Nukeproof
If the idea of brand matching kit for that Giga or Mega bike appeals, Nukeproof has you covered with some new trail gear. The Blackline Race range is a Nukeproof’s…
HT GD1 clipless pedal review
The problem with single-sided clip-in pedals like the HT GD1 is that it’s rarely the right way up and you’re always going to struggle getting clipped in.
DMR V-Twin pedal review
When Shimano’s patent for a sprung loaded clipless mechanism expired, the DMR V-Twin jumped on the design to create DMR's first ever clipless pedal.
HT ANS-10 Supreme flat pedal review
Designed in conjunction with the racer Martin Söderström, the HT ANS-10 Supreme is a compact pedal with an extruded and machine aluminium platform.
Race Face Chester pedal review
If you are a rider that favours a soft and flexible shoe then the durability and styling of the Race Face Chester pedals makes them a very appealing option.
DMR V11 flat pedal review
It’s fair to say the DMR V11 is a plastic version of the company’s award-winning Vault pedal. It is slightly taller, but has a similar sized platform with the same…