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Vitus Mythique 29 VRX (2023) review
When we tested the original Mythique 29 back in 2019, we were blown away by the suspension performance, build kit and frame quality. But we…
Enduro joins the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup
Get ready for one of the biggest shake-ups in the world of mountain bike racing and the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup series in… well,…
Lighter, less metal, more carbon: the race-ready Scott Scale RC gets a new year update
The Scott Scale RC has been a regular fixture on cross-country World Cup and World Champion podiums, piloted to victory by the one and only…
Fabio Wibmer takes the new Crankbrothers Stamp Street Fabio shoes for a ride with style
Looking for a comfy casual shoe that works well for riding? Or a riding shoe that’s flexible enough for wearing day-to-day? The new Crankbrothers Stamp…
Christmas gifts for mountain bikers under $50/£50: brilliant budget presents
Are you in need of a stocking filler for a mountain biker? Search no longer, the answer will be below. Eleven cheap Christmas gift ideas…
Is new always better when it comes to bikes?
Is new stuff all it’s cracked up to be? Veteran mountain bike journalist Guy Kesteven wonders whether bikes are good enough now to stop the…
The Trans Savoie: a wild, epic big-mountain race like no other
There’s a mountain bike event in France that’s been going on for ten years now, in which clusters of riders stand around at the end…
Why NOT to train like a pro (and what to do instead)
You’ve probably heard the business trope that ‘success leaves clues’. It makes sense then that if you want to ride faster, you should do what…
New Giant Reign boosts travel and updates suspension
Giant updates its classic enduro bike the Reign with an overhaul of the Maestro suspension platform, longer gravel, integrated storage and three versions, designed to…
Scott Lumen eRide 900 SL first ride review
There’s a new e-bike in town. It defines a whole new category, boasts a benchmark super low weight, and is designed to tempt e-bike naysayers…
Danny MacAskill’s Postcard from San Francisco will blow your mind
Danny MacAskill has been pushing the boundaries of what constitutes an ‘edit’ for over ten years, and this new video ‘Postcard from San Francisco’ is…
Whyte E-180 Works MX with Bosch CX Race motor first ride review
The new range-topping Whyte E-180 Worx MX Super Enduro electric mountain bike is one of the first bikes to incorporate the new strictly limited Bosch…
Don’t get scammed by this fake DMR website
Mountain bikes, parts and accessories brand DMR has warned of a fake consumer website which is using the DMR branding, name and product imagery without…
How to ride smooth and clean on steep, technical, slippery trails
Autumn is here. The trails are wetter, roots and rocks seem to be everywhere, and the ground that once provided grip and stability is now…
Antidote Woodsprite first ride review
If you like your bike to have eye-catching looks and innovation aplenty, then the Antidote Woodsprite will certainly catch your eye. This lightweight trail bike…
It’s deja vu all over again as Yeti releases the SB140 and SB140LR
Say hello to the brand new Yeti SB140, a mid-travel model that’s just been added to the extensive line-up of Yeti trail bikes, often rated…
How many of these epic UK mountain bike descents have you completed?
Love the rush of gravity when you ride? These descents are a selection of the best the UK has to offer, covering iconic locations, and…
More newness from Yeti with the trail-ready SB120
Last week Yeti formally unveiled the SB160, and MBR’s first ride impressions were pretty damned good. But Yeti ain’t done yet, because the Colorado brand…
Marin Rift Zone XR first ride review
From a brand steeped in heritage comes a bike that focuses on the stuff that matters: suspension, handling and price. Check out our guide to…