Few bikes impress us as much as the Giant XTC SLR 29 1 has. It’s one of the best hardtail mountain bikes out there when…
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Rab Cinder offers technical outdoor kit for mountain bikers
The well-known and highly rated outdoor kit and clothing brand Rab has released a range of off-road cycling wear designed for mountain bikers and gravel…
Learn how to master the wheelie with Andy Barlow from Dirt School
The wheelie is one of the most iconic bike tricks, and while it’s obviously a lot of fun and always impressive, it’s also useful for…
Fox enters the mountain bike shoe market with new Union flat and clipless models
They’ve been two years in the making, but they’re finally here. Fox Racing has unveiled its new mountain bike shoes, the Fox Union Shoes, comprising…
Know a young rider with the skills for the Muc-Off Young Guns Academy?
Racing is an expensive business, so if you’ve got, know (or are) a young up-and-coming rider, this opportunity is big news. Muc-Off, purveyors of a…
Feeling those 90’s vibes with the Rapha + Brain Dead limited edition trail range
Rapha’s Trail collection of mountain bike clothing has impressed us (for the most part) here at MBR, with some items the Gore-Tex Infinium Jacket scoring…
Liv’s new Lurra is an adventurous trail-slaying hardtail
Hardtails are incredibly versatile bikes, able to tackle singletrack trails and bikepacking adventures, and that’s exactly what the new Liv Lurra is all about. This…
Mountain biker with punctured lung rescued using What3Words location app
Police and the East Anglian Air Ambulance conducted a dramatic rescue of an injured mountain biker from Thetford Forest, using location app What3Words to pinpoint…
Will fans have to pay to watch the 2023 UCI Mountain Bike World Series?
This summer, the Mountain Bike World Series – as it’s now known – including the XCO (cross-country), DHI (downhill) and enduro racing, will go out…
Merida One-Forty 10K first ride review
If first impressions are anything to go by, Merida’s latest logically-named One-Forty trail bike, looks like the kind of do-it-all rig you’d expect from a…
How to endo on a mountain bike
The endo doesn’t just look cool; it’s a next-level skill that has lots of applications. Use it to navigate tight turns and hairpins when descending,…
Bag a bargain: top-scoring Specialized mountain bikes on sale
If you’re looking for one of the best mountain bikes on the market but you’re also looking to save some cash, what do you do?…
Canyon Torque 29 AL 6 first ride review
There are subtle differences between the best enduro mountain bikes, and the best bike park shredders. So where does the Canyon Torque 29 fit in,…
Trailblazers: The unique talents of Joe Barnes
There are certain characters in the world of mountain biking that just seem to define a geographical area. To me, Fort William will always be…
Mondraker releases alloy version of the Raze trail bike
If you liked the look of the Mondraker Raze Carbon but want to splash a little less cash, then the new Mondraker Raze Alloy might…
Trek Fuel EXe 9.9 XX1 AXS review
Say hello to the brand new Trek Fuel EXe, a mid-powered electric mountain bike with some very interesting features, not least the TQ motor which…
How to ride down steep descents on a mountain bike
Riding on steep and technical trails is always a combination of managing grip, body position, balance and confidence…all of which can seem in short supply…
Haibike AllMtn CF 12 e-bike review
Haibike has been producing contenders for the best e-bike award longer than most. And by only producing e-bikes it’s not tied to building electric versions…
New Liv Intrigue LT: more travel, mixed wheels and smaller sizes
Liv Cycling has unveiled a new long-travel versions of its popular Intrigue trail bike model. Based around an aluminium frame, the Liv Intrigue LT boasts…
Forestal Cyon Neon e-bike review
A newcomer on the scene, young upstart Forestal is aiming to mix it up with the best electric mountain bikes on the market. And in…