The Skyline short sleeve top is one of Troy Lee Designs’ most popular riding jerseys, and it’s easy to see why, with a cool, casual style that looks equally good…
Danny Milner
Editor
7Mesh Optic Shirt 3/4 review
Based in Squamish, BC, 7Mesh hails from one of mountain biking’s meccas. It’s also a harsh place to ride, with hot summers and cold, wet winters that test clothing to…
Ragley’s new range takes you to hardcore hardtail heaven at down to earth prices
Ragley is no stranger to winning MBR’s best hardtail bike tests thanks to a well honed knowledge of what makes a great hardcore hardtail. And its latest range consolidates that…
Pivot’s new Shuttle SL e-bike weighs just 16.44kg
Pivot is the latest brand to join the lightweight e-bike movement with its Fazua-equipped Shuttle SL and a headline-grabbing weight. At just 16.44kg (36.25lb) it’s one of the lightest production…
Were Semenuk and Edwards riding a secret new Trek trail bike?
Is it possible to come up with a more perfect dream team for a shredit than Brandon Semenuk and Kade Edwards? Probably not, and this week’s Parallel II edit delivered…
Ring Rechargeable Handheld Tyre Inflator review
Look in the back of a mountain biker’s car or van and invariably there’ll be a battered old floor pump rattling around. It’ll probably be in need of a service,…
Polestar launches a mountain bike that’s pure Scandi-chic… but it’s not electric!
Forget Scandi-noir, this gorgeous new down-country bike born out of a collaboration between Polestar cars, Allebike and Ohlins suspension is pure Scandi-filth. And it’ll cost you a year’s supply of…
Intense Tracer 279 Expert first ride review
With a carbon frame, mullet wheels, internal storage and 170mm of travel, the new Intense Tracer has its sights firmly locked on the best enduro bikes on the market. Has…
RockShox updates fork and shock line-up for MY23 – Full prices and specs
If you’re buying a new full-suspension bike or e-bike or looking to upgrade your existing bike, you’ll want to know what to look for in the new RockShox fork and…
RockShox Zeb Ultimate and Super Deluxe Ultimate MY23 first ride review
With multiple internal and external updates, the MY23 RockShox range promises to be its best yet. Find out what’s new and how the changes perform on the trail. Looking for…
Leatt Velocity 6.5 Enduro goggle review
Leatt’s Velocity 6.5 Enduro goggle hails from its moto range, which explains the hefty 200g weight – that’s nearly double some of the MTB-specific options on the market. Obviously those…
Bell Descender goggle review
Bell’s Descender goggle is a relatively new product from the helmet behemoth, designed to complement its enduro and DH offerings. It’s available with a mirrored lens for £49.99 or a…
SRAM G2 Ultimate disc brake review
Goodbye Guide, hello G2. SRAM have a new trail disc brake. We've tested the SRAM G2 Ultimate and it has alloy rotors, 'Power pads' and improved consistency.
Fox Ranger Pants review
Fox offers a fairly bewildering array of riding pants for mountain biking. There are the pro level Defend pants as worn by World Cup racers, the ultralight Flexair models and…
Canyon Strive CFR (2022) first ride review
It’s already the EWS’s fastest bike under Jack Moir, but that hasn’t stopped Canyon pushing the boundaries with the brand new Strive CFR with the goal of becoming one of…
Santa Cruz Megatower C GX AXS RSV first ride review
‘Bigger and badder’ exclaims the slogan on Santa Cruz’s marketing blurb for the new Megatower. Considering the first generation bike was hardly a minnow, boasting 160mm of rear wheel travel…
Moustache Samedi Game 11 e-bike first ride review
The competitively-priced Moustache Samedi Game 11 from the French e-bike specialists is an enduro-ready eMTB with a large capacity 750Wh battery for riding further, longer and faster, plus 29er wheels…
Rapha Trail Pants review
Buy from Rapha.cc It’s fair to say Rapha arrived on the mountain bike scene with a fair bit of baggage. Not literally in the form of luggage, but in terms…
Pendle Ergorack bike rack review
In a market dominated by Thule, it’s great to see a small UK brand like Pendle Bike Racks offering one of the best car racks on the market. I’ve used…
Rapha Trail Windblock jersey review
The Rapha Windblock jersey is an example of a new style of riding top that has emerged over the last couple of years. Built with a wind-blocking front panel, they’re…