Specialized Trail Cargo Short is no leg hugging number, it’s definitely a baggy short, but there’s less material to flap in the breeze than some out there.
Jamie Darlow
Front Section Editor
Fox Ranger Drirelease Long Sleeve Jersey review
The Fox Ranger Drirelease Long Sleeve jersey seems to work well in both warm and cold weather, it never feels clammy even when you’re sweating buckets.
How to extend the life of your suspension fork and rear shock
Modern bike suspension is amazing but sensitive to neglect and expensive to replace. Read our 'now-or-never' guide to suspension care.
Six simple tips for improving your disc brake power
Essential disc brake maintenance: Brakes not powerful enough? Levers spongy like cheese strings? Don’t buy new ones before you try these tips…
Looking back at Chris Porter’s pioneering custom Nicolai Ion 2014
From the MBR Achive: How the boss behind Mojo and Geometron was pushing bike design lower, longer and slacker way back in 2014
Mountain bike history: world’s first carbon monocoque mountain bike
We get a peek into mountain bike history as Chris Hornzee-Jones shows us the world's first carbon monocoque mountain bike that was first designed in 1992.
10 ways to get more range out of your e-bike
E-bikes do more miles than regular bikes but e-bikers still want more! Here's how to get the most from your battery and most from your motor.
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Big Es, little lids, not-coffee, bum bags, oily stems, blue pills, scratch itchers, electric saddles and more... Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month.
7iDP Sam Hill Lite Knee pad review
The 7iDP Sam Hill Lite Knee pad is about as minimal as you can get on a kneepad before you’re simply wearing a knee warmer.
Race Face Roam Knee Guard review
Build quality is great on Race Face Roam Knee Guard, and attention to detail is superb, from the soft terry towelling inside to the ripstop outer material.
100% Surpass Knee Guard review
The 100% Surpass Knee Guard is one of the burlier kneepads out there, rated to CE Level 2 it’s designed to absorb maximum impact force.
Sweet Protection Hunter shorts review
Sweet Protection Hunter shorts do nothing revolutionary, but, subtly revised for 2018, nails the essentials of comfortable fit, durability and looks.
Sweet Protection Hunter LS Jersey review
Sweet Protection Hunter LS jersey is built for warm days, it’s light and comfy, with a loose, trail fit. With flat seams, no prickly labels it's very comfy.
Specialized Trail-Series Alpha Jacket review
Discovering overlooked new product deserving praise is one of best parts of being at mbr, and our latest find is the Specialized Trail-Series Alpha jacket.
SRAM GX Eagle AXS: “impossible to tell difference to X01 AXS”
SRAM GX Eagle AXS is available as an upgrade kit to mix and match with any existing Eagle drivetrain components, and available for just £554.
Canyon Torque:ON 9 first ride review
Canyon Torque:ON 9 is Canyon's newest electric mountain bike boasts both catlike agility and big travel… can it really balance both?
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month: secret saucy suspension forks, fluffy layers, open back knees, Jackal hats, hose, hooligans, ropey kids and more.
Fears bikes still banned from Hampshire singletrack after MoD review
Mountain bikers could still be given their marching orders from swathes of prime singletrack in Hampshire, following a MOD by-laws review.
Interview with Oisin O’Callaghan: Ireland’s First MTB World Champion
How Oisín O’Callaghan won gold at just 17-years-old in his debut race for YT
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month