Inside December's MBR: the Orange Segment and Specialized Camber tested, Britain's Best Singletrack, jackets grouptest, how to ride in the mud and loads more
Jamie Darlow
Front Section Editor
Taxco Urban Downhill is back (VIDEO)
Steep steps, sketchy jumps and dogs running out on riders — it could only be the Taxco Urban Downhill
Pearl Izumi X-Project 3.0 shoe review
Stiff enough for decent pedal power, flexy enough for comfortable walking, the Pearl Izumi X-Project hopes to cover ground as both a trail and XC shoe
Friends ride Afan Forest (VIDEO)
We’ve just stumbled across this great little video from Afan Forest, filmed by Barry Godin riding the best of the Afan trails with his friends.
Bike test: 2014 discount bikes
What's better than a great bike? A great bike with up to 31% chopped off the price: we seek out the bargains of 2014
Saracen Kili Flyer 122 review
An addictive full suss that's faster than a bee on amphetamines - £1,799
Norco Sight Alloy 7 1.5 review
One of the first brand's to embrace 650b wheels, Norco has produced a well balanced bike in the Sight, with supple suspension and 140mm of travel
Alps backcountry riding (VIDEO)
Backcountry riding from Les Arcs in France. Big mountain riding, a real sense of adventure and amazing loamy trails… really inspirational stuff
Andreu Lacondeguy’s Rampage winning run (VIDEO)
Watch Andreu Lacondeguy’s winning headcam footage from the 2014 Red Bull Rampage
Canyon Grand Canyon CF SL 6.9 review
The Grand Canyon has a carbon frame sexy enough to charm any rider, spec to boggle the mind and an amazing price tag
MBR November 2014
From Danny MacAskill in the Isle of Skye to trail hardtails with 650b wheels in Surrey, the latest issue of mbr is out now, packed full of inspiring ideas and…
Kenda Slant Six Pro tyre review
Best as a rear tyre because it doesn't have pronounced enough edge grip - £36.99
Specialized S-Works The Captain tyre review
A great rear wheel tyre, offering good grip but enough speed to have you riding all day - £30
Schwalbe Racing Ralph tyre review
Great as a rear wheel option for trail riding - £54.99
Panaracer Driver Pro tyre review
Lightning fast tyre on smooth trails - £39.99
Maxxis Ikon tyre review
More than just an XC tyre, the Ikon has loads of sidewall protection and grip - £49.99
Mavic Crossroc Roam
A light, trail-friendly tyre specifically for the rear wheel - £40
Who crashes hardest? Mountain bikers vs track riders
Who bins it better, mountain bikers or track riders? There’s never been a better time to try and figure out this age old question
Maxxis Ardent Race tyre review
Fast rolling and a great option in anything but sticky mud - £49.99
MBR October 2014
Bike of the year test, riding across the UK from Yorkshire to Devon, advice on how to service your headset and shock, technique masterclass and loads more