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Five things we learned from watching a brutal Red Bull Hardline Tasmania
Red Bull Hardline Tasmania was back for its second edition this weekend, with over 20 male and female riders hitting the 2.9km track in dusty…
UK government ditches its tariffs on Chinese-made e-bikes, but don’t expect discounts on the DJI-powered Amflow
Chinese-made e-bikes should become hundreds of pounds cheaper in the coming weeks, after the UK government decided it would remove anti-dumping tariffs from everything but…
Stylish, breezy and well-protected, Smith’s Payroll is now my go-to open face helmet
The Payroll is available with or without a crash sensor called Aleck, which uses bluetooth to connect to an app on your phone and costs…
My favourite helmet light of 2025 is the ‘infinite’ run time Fenix BC26R
A powerful beam of light, switchable battery, multiple mount options, and great warranty make the BC26R one of the best mountain bike lights you can…
One of the last downhill races you’ll see for free in 2025? Red Bull Hardline Tasmania live start time, plus how to watch
Is it better to stay up late or get up early? That’s the quandary facing most of us this weekend, as Red Bull Hardline live…
‘The Smith Squad XL is the equivalent of a 65in 4K TV for your face’ – Grab the best mountain bike goggles on the market with 25% off at AlpineTrek
The best mountain bike goggles are designed to deliver the ultimate eye protection for trail, enduro, bike park and downhill riding – with lightweight performance,…
It’s this or an e-bike for me: how Canyon’s Lux Trail became my go-to bike in 2025
It takes a bold imagination and a leap of faith to create a bike like the Lux Trail, and perhaps only Canyon could actually pull…
Burgtec’s B-Rage Penthouse Flats are utterly bombproof, and even grippier than the originals, and great for big feet, but I think they’re overkill for most riders
Penthouse Flat pedals were the first product Burgtec ever made. Originally a massive chunk of alloy, designed to be pretty much unbreakable, over the years…
How to watch the Red Bull Hardline in Tasmania this week (for free), who’s riding, and live timings
Rónán Dunne did something incredible in 2024, when he became the first rider to win both Red Bull Hardline events, first in Tasmania then at…
Pivot’s new Trailcat SL and LT replace the old 429 trail bike, and come with down-tube storage, flip-chips, and premium price tags
Pivot has launched two new trail bikes with the same chassis: the Trailcat SL and Trailcat LT. The models replace the Trail 429 and Trail…
Whyte’s E-180 RSX has a dream build-spec, a big battery, and a tried-and-tested Bosch motor for £5.5k
Stop the press! Could this be the steal of the century? Whyte’s latest E-180 RSX is a super-enduro downhill-dominating e-bike with a dream spec for…
How to follow MBR on Google Discover and stay up-to-date with the latest mountain bike news and reviews
Many of you will use the Google Chrome browser on your mobile or tablet – it’s standard on all Google Pixel and most Android phones.…
This Moustache e-bike frame is made from cast aluminium, is bolted together down the middle, has a step-through layout, and uses a funky unified rear triangle suspension design
Joining Haibike in the quest to make step-through frame designs great again is Moustache, with a rival mixte e-mtb design that goes one step further…
There’s a huge Endura sale on at Cyclestore with big savings on top-rated MTB gear including the MT500 Polartec jacket – one of our favourite winter riding tops
A lot of the Endura gear on offer at Cyclestore is winter or foul weather-specific, but that’s good news seeing as we’re knee deep in…
Fancy an even cheaper Amflow? Will the UK get rid of anti-dumping duties on Chinese e-bikes, or follow in the EU’s footsteps and extend these tariffs?
The European Union has extended its anti-dumping duty rules over electric bikes from China being shipped into EU member states. This tax is designed to…
£30 to watch the downhill?! Why trying to make big money out of mountain bike coverage always fails
We’ve all heard about it, watching the World Cup live this year is going to cost a whole lot more money, as mountain biking gets…
Mountain bike industry on its knees? Forget about it, here are seven reasons it’s boom time if you’re a rider
The bike industry is in pretty bad shape, every week we hear about another brand struggling to sell its bikes or bits. Most recently it…
Want to watch the World Cup downhill live without paying £30.99 a month? I’ve found three ways to chop the price down, and to as little as £10 with EE
In just three years World Cup downhill racing has gone from a free-to-watch sport to one that’ll set you back £30.99 a month. Turns out,…
Finally, a jersey that fits women properly: the Trail Bloom Ladies MTB Jersey wicks well and works all year round
The Trail Bloom Ladies MTB Jersey is a fully polyester based long-sleeve layer with a feminine design and dropped rear hem. The British brand is…