Nukeproof’s latest garment is a two-piece jacket and trouser combo with a twist; it zips together to make an impermeable Dirtsuit. As such, Nukeproof says it will keep you protected…
Danny Milner
Editor
As a tool fetishist, I can’t resist 40% off this Halfords socket set for Cyber Monday
I’ve just spotted this seriously tempting deal on an Advanced 200pc Socket and Ratchet Spanner set at Halfords for £199.99. That’s 40% off the list price of £330. Understandably It’s…
I’ve ridden 5,000km on my favourite e-bike, the Specialized Turbo Levo: now you can get the carbon version for just £3,999 on Cyber Monday
E-bikes don’t come much better than the Specialized Turbo Levo. It uses one of the quietest motors out there, with no annoying rattle on the descents. But it’s also packing…
Hottest new XC, trail, and enduro bikes for 2024
We’re approaching the end of the year, and by now most manufacturers have launched their model year ’24 (MY24) bikes. What better time then, to run through some of the…
Prince and Princess of Wales nail a north shore ‘trail’, including a teeter-totter
In front of a cheering crowd, Kate Middleton and Prince William donned helmets and swung their legs over a pair of hardtails to take on a north shore bike skills…
New Yellow Mavic Deemax wheels evoke the era of DH legends Nico Vouilloz, Shaun Palmer, and Cedric Gracia
Throughout the ’90s and ’00s, if you were a DH fan, you had to have a pair of yellow Mavic Deemax wheels on your bike. Not only were these ridden…
The Vitus Mythique 27 VR is the perfect starter MTB and this is the cheapest it’s ever been
We’re closing in on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and that means retailers are starting to jump the gun with early sales events before the official period between the 24th…
Chain Reaction Cycles Pro Bike Bag review
Flying with your bike is a stressful experience at the best of times: manoeuvring through the throngs, trying to avoid the retractable barrier poles at check-in; praying that you don’t…
Nukeproof’s Horizon Pro Downhill pedals are our favourite flats and they’ve never been this cheap
Bargain hunters will be well aware that Black Friday and Cyber Monday are fast approaching from 24th to 27th of November, but it’s rare that we see retailers unleashing their…
Honda’s new concept e-bike is still not as radical as the 20 year-old RN01
Not to be outdone by Yamaha and it’s power-steering equipped Y-00Z e-mtb concept, rival Honda has also revealed a glimpse into what it sees competing with the best electric mountain…
Yamaha brings power-steering to mountain biking with wild new concept e-bikes
Hold onto your hats, because Japanese motorcycle giant, Yamaha, is not afraid of whipping up a storm with its two new, outrageous-looking, concept electric bikes. Both were shown at the…
New Orbea Laufey gets modern geometry and internal storage, but it misses a trick
On paper the new Orbea Laufey ticks all the boxes you’d look for in the best hardtails on the market. It comes with modern geometry, a mid-travel 140mm fork that…
Decathlon’s Stilus E-Big Mountain e-bike looks like a Vitus E-Mythique LT killer
This latest Stilus E-Big Mountain from Decathlon has all the ingredients of a high-end, big-hit e-bike, but at a price that undercuts most of its mainstream rivals. And while competitive…
Scott Trail Tuned Pants review
Scott makes three pants designed for mountain biking, including the cheaper Trail Vertic and Explorair Fast versions. The Trail Tuned pants are its poshest offering and one of the lighter…
Troy Lee Designs Skyline Trousers review
Most of us put on weight as we get older, and Troy Lee Designs’ updated Skyline pant is no exception. This latest version is 60g heavier than the old model,…
Specialized Demo Pro Pants review
The Specialized Demo Pro Pant is made from a material called VaporRize, which is treated with a DWR water- repellent to enhance water run-off.
Madison launches winter MTB clothing range packed with technical fabrics
Just in time for the leaves turning, the evenings drawing in, and the mercury falling, Madison has just announced its new fall/winter clothing collection. For AW23 it has partnered with…
Specialized Gambit helmet review
If the extra weight, bulk, and feeling of confinement puts you off wearing a full-face helmet, then let me introduce you to the Specialized Gambit. Just a few hundred grams…
My favourite three e-bikes of 2023 are all 30% off
While Amazon Big Deals Day is not designed to incentivise people to go and spend upwards of £4k on a new e-bike, scoping out the best deals has highlighted to…
Message from the editor – the last printed issue of MBR magazine
It feels weird writing this, but after 26 years and 334 issues, the last issue of mbr will hit the newsstands this Wednesday 11th October. Although we are incredibly thankful…