I think of mountain bike tyres as expendable: to get the best grip, comfort and control those little rubbery lugs are going to take a…
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Hope’s new brake mash-up is an inspired down-country dream, pairing its lightest XCR brake lever with the enduro-ready E4 caliper
Hope’s minimalist XCR carbon lever started out mated to an X2 twin pot brake caliper, making it ideal for proper XC applications. Roll on a…
After four kids I know what makes a great balance bike, and there’s nothing out there to match the Kids Ride Shotgun Dirt Hero for off-road riding
Kids Ride Shotgun started out with a great idea, take the traditional toddler bike seat and fit it up front and onto the top tube.…
15 stages, 12,000m of descending, and you get to race with a mate: new Enduro2 Verbier edition scheduled for 2025
Touted as the original pairs format enduro race, the Enduro2 event is back in Switzerland in 2025. Our very own Mick Kirkman joined in the…
The Forest of Dean’s Dean Trail Volunteers awarded the highest accolade for volunteer groups in the UK
The Dean Trail Volunteers (DTV), a team of 147 volunteers based at the Forest of Dean, have been given The King’s Award for Voluntary Service.…
The latest Calibre Bossnut is the best bargain full-sus I’ve ever ridden, but it’s now crazy value for money at under £1000 in this Black Friday MTB deal
The original Calibre Bossnut was a brilliant example of how to put together a capable and fun-to-ride MTB at an obtainable price tag. The 2025…
The heavy metal Orange Phase Evo LE totally rocked on enduro trails thanks to its great suspension and dialled geometry
At this price point, most SL e-bikes use carbon fibre frames to save weight, or at least that’s what the marketing gurus tell us. Not…
Coed y Brenin cafe will close on March 31 2025, with NRW accused of dragging its heels on finding a new lease
Coed y Brenin and Bwlch Nant yr Arian will close their cafes as soon as April 2025, with the last bacon butty served up to…
Atherton’s first “super durable” alloy trail bike gets 150mm travel, costs £4,500 and is bonded not welded together for superior strength
There’s a new Atherton bike out, called the S.150 it’s made from aluminium, gets 150mm travel and is the most affordable bike yet from the…
Access to area of Lancashire nature reserve restricted after “significant damage” apparently caused by bike jumps
Mountain bikers near Clitheroe are being blamed for causing damage to wildflower grassland at Cross Hill Quarry nature reserve, which has apparently been damaged due…
Forestal aims to get back into the spotlight with new Bosch-powered e-bike – and even some analogue models
Forestal had us hooked when it showcased its Cyon and Siryon e-bikes in 2020. The slick frames, low weight, and hi-tech integrated displays were pioneering…
The Orbea Rise was one of the original SL e-bikes, and I think new LT version is better than ever. More travel, more power and more options make it more e-bike, not less
Foresight or good fortune? It’s hard to say which it was, but Orbea’s decision to use a detuned full power Shimano EP8 motor on the…
Whyte switches to the new Bosch CX motor for the ELyte Evo. And in doing so it’s made the best SL e-bike even better. More torque, more muscle, more e-bike
Is it groundhog day? It sure feels that way to me. Because exactly one year and three days ago, I was typing up a review…
Best mountain bike shock pumps, digital and analogue: get your suspension dialled
A shock pump is a must-have item for for setting up modern mountain bikes. With it you can unlock the perfect suspension response for your…
Coed y Brenin visitor centre closure: “We need people to get angry about this”
Coed y Brenin must become a community run trail centre with a new “vision for the future”, or accept trail closures and a slide to…
I was totally won over by the Cannondale Moterra SL’s raw power and range, but it doesn’t have the suspension response to capitalise on its extreme geometry and relatively lightweight build
The Cannondale Moterra SL truly is a hybrid bike. It shares its name, travel and Shimano EP801 motor with the full-power Moterra, but the sleek…
Coil or air? Cane Creek’s unique Tigon shock gets both, but it’s not enough to lure me away from Fox
Cane Creek has made twin tube coil and air shocks for decades now, including the Kitsuma Coil shock I’ve previously raved about. This new Tigon…
8 of the hottest lightweight models from Specialized, Trek, Santa Cruz, Cannondale, Orbea and more ridden and rated in our SL E-Bike of the Year test
8 bikes, 5 motors, 4,000 watts of power; this is the MBR SL E-Bike of the Year test! After three months of solid testing, I’m…
I’ve used every tubeless sealant out there but Muc-Off’s No Puncture gunk works best… and it’s on sale right now with 29% off
Black Friday is a good excuse to splurge on stuff you don’t really need, but you’d really love to use. It’s more useful than that…
Peaty’s Monarch Grips offer pinpoint control and build quality, but there are squishier options out there
Peaty’s all-new Monarch grips come in two different designs and five different colours with both tread patterns selling for under £25. There’s both a knurled…