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    new bike predictions 2024

    Yes, there are stacks of unsold mountain bikes out there, but I still think these 17 MTBs will be updated in 2024

    • January 29, 2024

    As mbr’s Bike Test Editor already pointed out in his article predicting five new enduro bikes due for an update in 2024, you don’t need…

    Forbidden Druid V2

    Forbidden’s high-pivot Druid V2 cast a spell on me, and after six months testing I’m still bewitched by it

    • January 28, 2024

    “Pedals like an XC bike, descends like a DH bike” is a cliche as badly worn as the back tyre on a bike park rental…

    Head tube detail on the Orange Switch 6 2023

    Orange Bikes is saved from closure after merging with its UK factory, but will it still be the iconic brand we’ve always loved?

    • January 26, 2024

    Orange Bikes has been saved from permanent closure, after acquiring “its UK frame manufacturing partner.” Earlier this month we reported the sad news that Orange…

    Merida EX 2023

    The Merida Ex enduro opens entries to e-bikes AND analogue bikes after outcry

    • January 26, 2024

    E-bikers won’t now push out regular riders at the Merida Ex this year, despite the race being initially labelled pedal-assist only.  Exmoor’s popular multi-day enduro…

    5 amazing new UK trails and bike parks to tempt you in 2024

    • January 24, 2024

    Trail builders across the UK put in some serious graft in 2023. They made new trails, reworked some of our old favourites, and even opened…

    Coed y Brenin visitor centre

    Coed y Brenin, the UK’s original trail centre, could close this year after a spending squeeze, with the fate of its famous trails in limbo

    • January 23, 2024

    Three Welsh visitor centres including the hallowed Coed y Brenin could close this year, with the fate of the trails surrounding them unknown. That’s according…

    Scott ExplorAir Light Dryo 3 Layer Jacket

    Scott’s packable ExplorAir Light Dryo 3 Layer Jacket lets you batten down the hatches when the weather turns

    • January 23, 2024

    The Explorair Light Dryo 3 is a proper three-layer waterproof jacket. It has an outer Polyester skin, which is made from recycled material, and has…

    Pivot Shuttle SL

    Fazua e-bike owners now looked after by Upgrade Bikes, home of DMR

    • January 22, 2024

    German brand Fazua – makers of popular lightweight mid-drive systems like the Fazua Ride 60 – has announced a new servicing partnership in the UK…

    Moto brands in mountain biking thumbnail

    Will you be swapping your Trek Rail or Specialized Turbo Levo for a Honda, Ducati, or Yamaha e-bike?

    • January 22, 2024

    E-bike sales are currently dominated by traditional mountain bikes brands like Specialized, Trek, Canyon and Giant. But there are an increasing number of motorcycle brands…

    Sean with his Sonder Signal longterm test bike

    After 12 month’s testing the Sonder Signal, and 35 years riding MTBs, it’s earned a spot as one of my all-time favourite hardtails

    • January 20, 2024

    Sonder Signal need to know Handmade 4130 steel frame with size-specific chainstays and up-to-date trail geometry Cane Creek Helm air fork upgrade comes with a…

    Leatt MTB Helmet 3.0

    3 helmets in 1 makes the Leatt MTB Helmet 3.0 the ultimate convertible lid

    • January 19, 2024

    Convertible helmets are nothing new, with the original Giro Switchblade being introduced over 30 years ago. Since then, the likes of Met and Bell, have…

    Bike sales set to boom in 2024, as e-bike demand explodes and more women take up riding – says Mintel report

    • January 18, 2024

    UK riders will spend nearly £1 billion on new bikes in 2024, with e-bikes accounting for nearly a fifth of all purchases, and a huge…

    Lazer KinetiCore trail helmets

    Has Lazer just democratised helmet safety? The Lupo and Finch use Kineticore crumple zone tech, cost less than £60 and score a perfect Virginia Tech 5-star rating

    • January 17, 2024

    Lazer has extended its brilliant KinetiCore technology to two new helmets in its mountain bike range: but this time it’s not the priciest, top end…

    The OneUp Components Dropper Post is my favourite dropper: the new V3 is even lighter, boasts less stack height, and keeps the 240mm rise

    • January 16, 2024

    OneUp Components has launched its latest dropper post, called the V3 it comes with a whole host of improvements on the One Up Dropper Post…

    YT Capra Core 5

    YT Capra Core 5 gets an Ohlins coil shock, choice of 29er or mullet wheels, and a £6,000 pricetag

    • January 16, 2024

    YT has added a new range-topping model to the Core range of enduro bikes – the Core 5. It’s available for £5,999 and in either…

    MBR best upgrades video

    Don’t waste your money on fancy bits – these are the most effective upgrades you can make on your mountain bike for under £100

    • January 16, 2024

    If your pride and joy has lost its lustre, don’t start yearning after a new whip. With a handful of carefully-chosen budget upgrades, you can…

    five new enduro bikes for 2024

    My job is Bike Test Editor, and here are my predictions for 5 hard-hitting enduro bikes that will get a complete refresh in 2024

    • January 15, 2024

    Most bike brands operate on a three year model cycle, so you don’t need a crystal ball to predict which models are due an update.…

    Get the right kit and you can wave puddles goodbye (get it?!)

    My favourite winter riding kit is up to 58% off right now: here’s my go-to uniform for grim weather

    • January 12, 2024

    This is going to sound nuts, but winter is probably my favourite season to ride in. Sure, there’s plenty about it that’s not so great…

    2024 Canyon Spectral:ON CFR

    No need to pedal: Canyon’s Spectral:ON CFR will change gear while coasting… but is it a gimmick or a genuine performance boost?

    • January 11, 2024

    What attracted you to the Canyon Spectral:ON CFR? Given that the Spectral:ON CF 9 was mbr’s e-bike of the Year in 2023, I figured the…

    GO Outdoors x Activate Apprenticeship in Bike Mechanics

    Could this be the next chapter for Go Outdoors? The sports supermarket invests big in mountain biking, with a nationwide apprentice scheme to train badly-needed mechanics

    • January 10, 2024

    Ever tried to take your MTB into the bike shop for a service, only to be told the waiting list is longer than your wheelbase?…

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    “The lightest, most breathable trousers I’ve tested” – Patagonia’s Dirt Craft Pants are my pick for summer riding

    Whyte Kado RSX

    I’ve tested all Whyte’s e-bikes, and the new Kado offers the best blend of power, performance and range… I still find the scintillating E-Lyte more fun to ride though

    Endura MT500 jacket 2025

    Endura’s latest MT500 waterproof jacket is lighter and easier to move in than the original, but the latest regulations mean it’s just not as good at shedding water

    Propain Shresh SL

    The Propain Sresh SL may not sparkle and fizz, and the TQ motor is no match for the grunt of the DJI, but I still loved every second aboard this stealthy e-bike

    Fox Podium inverted fork

    Fox’s inverted Podium fork is heavy, expensive, and a faff to live with, but it’s the best enduro fork I’ve ridden

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