Most riders like to begin a relationship with a new bike on local trails, taking the time to ease into things while feeling out the lay of the land. Not…
James Bracey
Product Tester
Pivot Mach 4 SL Team XX SL first ride review
‘Challenge the threshold’ is the concept under which Pivot’s new Mach 4 SL has been designed. It’s unashamedly an XC and marathon race platform, but to call it just a…
Hiplok Z Lok Cable Lock review
The Hiplok Z-Lok is one of those items that become almost indispensable. Light and convenient, it should really find a permanent home in your pack.
SR Suntour Axon-Werx 34 suspension fork review
SR Suntour has been striving hard to dispense with the image of a brand mostly found on entry-level hardtails. Employing a considerable roster of high profile riders, including Olympic gold…
Trek E-Caliber 9.9 XTR: first ride on £10,750 XC e-racebike
The new Trek E-Caliber 9.9 XTR electric XC mountain bike has got the looks, spec and price to turn heads and could be a glimpse into the e-bike future.
Santa Cruz Carbon Riser review
Santa Cruz Carbon riser bar is made using the same technology as Santa Cruz’s frames and wheels and it is pretty lightweight at 227 grams.
Ride Concepts Transition shoe review
Ride Concepts Transition clip-in shoe, we’ve yet to experience a shoe that gives more of a sense of protection this side of a steel toe-cap boot.
Yeti ARC T1: first ride review
With its latest hardtail - the Yeti ARC T1 - this iconic brand reimagines one of its retro classics for the modern era. If only the pricing was retro too...
ChangeINbag review
The ChangeINbag deals with the age-old dilemma of undressing out of your mucky riding kit while keeping your dignity intact and without offending anyone.
Merida One-Twenty RC 9.9000 first ride review
The Merida One-Twenty RC is a short-travel trail bike, with an emphasis on marathon XC racing. Full carbon chassis, carbon wheels and cockpit.
Kona Process 153 CR/DL 29: first ride review
With chunky tubing and a tidal wave of travel with the Kona Process 153 CR/DL 29, is Kona out to prove that bigger is better?
E-bike motors: Shimano v Bosch v Fazua v Panasonic v Giant v Brose
It may sound obvious but until you've ridden an e-bike you may not appreciate how e-bike motors vary and what it means for your riding experience.
100% S3 glasses review
Eyewear like these 100% S3 glasses promises the protection of goggles with the airflow of glasses.
The pedant’s guide to mountain bike setup
Every little tweak will have some sort of effect on your ride. So here’s a run down of our best advice for getting yourself the perfect setup.
Endura MT500 Waterproof Suit review
Ever witnessed the joy a toddler feels when it jumps in a puddle wearing a onesie? That’s the feeling I get when I pull on Endura MT500 Waterproof Suit.
£10,000 gold-plated tri-spoke wheels and 10 other outrageously expensive bike parts
Upgrades are a way of life for us cyclists. Even if every part of your bike is perfect we just can't help ourselves lusting after the next best thing.
DMR Wingbar Mk4 handlebar
Now on to its fourth generation, the latest DMR Wingbar Mk4 version of DMR’s long standing Wingbar has undergone a complete facelift.
Giro Terraduro shoe
If we were to categorise the Giro Terraduro shoe, it would be as a Jack of all trades. But does that make it the master of none? Absolutely not.
DMR Defy 35 stem review
The DMR Defy 35 stem's squat stance gives it a purposeful look suited to any trail or enduro bike. The wide clamp that locks your bar in a vice-like grip.
Epic e-bike rides: Cut Gate Path, Peak District
Cut Gate has probably made more appearances in MBR than any trail in the UK. And with good reason — It has all the ingredients that make it a must-do