The hottest new bikes of 2014 in November’s MBR!

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November’s issue of MBR is in the shops now! Inside there’s heaps to lust after, learn from and be inspired by, including…

  • The hottest bikes of 2014 — meet the bikes we really can’t wait to ride, from all-mountain rippers to seriously sexy hardtails. Christmas lists at the ready…
  • Great UK riding as we sample superb singletrack at Cheddar Gorge, plus there are free pull-out route maps for the Peak District, Lake District and Purbeck Hills
  • Learn to simplify your set-up by converting to a single ring, and find the best chain device with our comprehensive test
  • Save £1,000 on your next bike! We’ve rounded up three amazing end-of-season bargains — the BMC Trailfox 02 Trailcrew, Trek Rumblefish Pro and Vitus Sommet 1 — and put them through our full test process. Are these the buys of the year, or are they still in stock for a reason?
  • Find speed, fun and the ultimate flow at Whinlatter‘s northern red loop — the local experts show you how
  • And there’s loads more, including great gear for winter, how to tackle switchbacks, new bikes from Scott, Giant, Specialized and more, how to ride narrow, exposed natural trails, and long-sleeve jerseys on test
Most exciting new mountain bikes of 2014

Meet the most exciting bikes of this year’s launch season — there’s something here for everyone

Cheddar Gorge mountain bike

From adrenaline-pumping woodland singletrack to the grandeur of Cheddar Gorge, find out why the Mendips have a lot to offer

BMC Trailfox, Vitus Sommet, Trek Rumblefish

You can save a fortune by snapping up an end-of-season mountain bike — we put three of the most eye-catching bargains to the test

Mountain bike technique

Learn to tackle narrow, exposed trails

Scott Genius LT

The Swiss Bahnentour combines a bit of railway with a lot of full-on descending. What better opportunity to put Scott’s new Genius LT through its paces?

Check out our first ride reports on the new 650b Giant Trance Advanced 27.5 0, the Scott Scale 740, Specialized Crave Expert and more…

Check out our first ride reports on the new 650b Giant Trance Advanced 27.5 0, the Scott Scale 740, Specialized Crave Expert and more…

Here's an adventure with a difference — The Crossing took riders from coast-to-coast on an awesome 200km challenge

Here’s an adventure with a difference — The Crossing took riders from coast-to-coast on an awesome 200km challenge

Never drop your chain again — we've got six of the best chain devices on test

Never drop your chain again — we’ve got six of the best chain devices on test

Get the most from Whinlatter's famous North Loop as the local experts talk you through the key sections of trail

Get the most from Whinlatter’s famous North Loop as the local experts talk you through the key sections of trail