I love riding anything with suspension and knobbly tyres, but e-bikes are killing it for me right now because they’re just so darned efficient. I…
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Better than Morzine? Crans-Montana in Switzerland should be on your riding bucket list
Start planning an alpine riding holiday and the first places that probably come to mind are Morzine and Les Gets. These mountain biking meccas are…
EXT’s latest V4 Arma and Storia shocks allow for softer springs and easier fettling
The latest coil shocks from EXT can now be run with softer springs for more grip and comfort, thanks to a raft of changes the…
With a cutting edge frame and custom Yamaha motor, Giant’s Stance E+ 1 excels on price and looks
Giant’s Stance E +1 makes a compelling option if you’re in the market for a top budget e-bike. It looks fantastic, it comes with a…
When e-bikes first came out I hated them. Now I hardly ride anything else
When the first full-suspension e-bike turned up at the MBR office it was certainly a novelty. It couldn’t be further away from the best electric…
It’s easy to pick holes in Yamaha’s first e-mtb, but the Moro 07 is so much more than a statement of intent
Most of the best electric mountain bikes are designed around a second party motor, but not the Yamaha Moro 07. Instead, Yamaha built its first…
Testing the Polygon Siskiu T7E was a rollercoaster ride, with a terrifying battery ejection, but fixing the issue made it my budget e-bike test winner
Polygon builds on the success of the popular Siskiu T series analogue trail/enduro bikes, by going all in on a sleek new e-bike version with…
Should you buy a lightweight e-bike with a mid-power motor?
E-bikes come with a whole spectrum of different power outputs, from 35Nm right up to 108Nm of torque, and weigh anything from 15kg to 25kg…
Specialized Chisel is a 13kg down-country trail bike you could race too… for just £2,000
Specialized has launched a full-suspension version of its aluminium XC hardtail, the Chisel. It’s been modelled closely on its carbon fibre cousin, the Epic 8,…
I’ve tested hundreds of e-bikes, but I was blown away by how much fun I had on the Decathlon Rockrider E-EXPL 520S given the amazing price
Decathlon’s entry-level Rockrider E-EXPL 520s proves that e-bikes don’t have to be expensive to be fun. Outdoor specialist, Decathlon offers a massive range for full-suspension…
It’s E-Bike Week on MBR – Here’s what to look out for
With summer finally making an appearance, the trails drying out, and mountain bikers looking to get out and ride, we’re running a week dedicated to…
Are we all being ripped off by mountain bike brands?
Are we all being ripped off? Do mountain bikes cost too much money? Are big brands creaming high profits off the top? Or is this…
The Smith Rhythm goggles are lightweight, breezy and brilliant… but beware of flying insects
Mountain bike goggles goggles are prone to steaming up when you heat up, especially on cold and damp days, and Smith’s Rhythm uses the same…
RockShox’ new 3.1 damper is so plush it’s almost hyperactive, while the new Trailhead app gives you a suspension expert in your pocket
RockShox has a new damper for its Pike, Lyrik and Zeb forks: called the Charger 3.1 it promises a more supple and sensitive feel and…
Scott’s Spark RC race bike always had a remote lockout, but the latest model is now fully automatic thanks to RockShox Flight Attendant
Scott’s Spark RC cross-country (XC) racing bike has always boasted a clever suspension adjustment system, giving three modes optimised to climbing, descending and sprinting, controlled…
The little-known Austrian resort that’s heaven for both kids and mountain bikers
Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis probably isn’t high on your list of overseas riding locations, but if you like smooth singletrack, berms and ski-lifts then perhaps it really should…
A cone sandwich, breakaway visor, and three-layer EPS: how the Project.21 helmet is 7iDP’s most advanced
7iDP has launched a new open-face helmet, the Project.21. The name represents the number of vents the helmet has, (21, if you hadn’t gathered that)…
Vali Höll wins in Leogang by a massive seven seconds: Loic Bruni takes the men’s DH World Cup
Vali Höll (YT Mob) and Loic Bruni (Specialized Gravity) won the Elite women’s and men’s races at the third round of the DH World Cup…
7 Father’s Day gifts and ideas that can’t fail
I’m a mountain biking dad, and with that expertise in mind I’ve selected the ultimate bucket list of things I’d love to get on Father’s…
What, no Rally? SRAM’s new Range Extender battery adds 250Wh, but it only works in Range power mode
SRAM has released a range extender for the Powertrain e-bike motor, it packs in 250Wh of juice, weighs 1.5kg and costs £449. The Eagle Powertrain…