Taking your bike out on the trails is why you bought it, right? But that love isn’t necessarily reciprocated by the great outdoors. It goes with the territory that you…
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Mountain biking Christmas gift guide 2023
With the festive season fast approaching, present buying is now in full swing. If you’ve got a discerning cyclist on your Christmas shopping list then we can help, as we’ve…
COMMENCAL’s new Meta V5 bikes are purpose built for the terrain
Buying a mountain bike is a very personal thing. When you’re looking to get out on the trails, there’s no such thing as one size fits all, because an MTB…
YT Mill: The bike shop uncaged
The people at YT Industries live by a simple mantra: “Live Uncaged”. What does that mean? YT say they’re looking to remove boundaries, challenge conventions and simply do things better.…
The Bluegrass Vanguard Core helmet delivers the highest level of performance and protection
Protection, style and design: the new Bluegrass Vanguard Core mountain bike helmet doesn’t just meet these parameters – it goes above and beyond them. Designed for mountain bikers and eMTB…
Northwave’s jerseys offer the performance you need
If you want to have the best experience on your bike, comfort is key, and that comes down to the individual performance of every element of your bike and kit.…
CUBE’s CMPT and Reaction Hybrid bikes offer your ideal route into mountain biking
Fast and technical downhills, exhilarating singletrack, the chance to get off-road and explore the countryside… It’s easy to see why so many riders have been bitten by the mountain biking…
Introducing: the Strive:ON – Canyon’s all-new e-enduro machine to take on the Formula 1 of E-Mountain Biking
E-Enduro burst onto the world stage in 2020 with a thrilling new format specifically designed for e-bikes. In the electrified version, Liaison Stages play a pivotal role with tighter than…
The CUBE Reaction Hybrid Race e-MTB could be the only bike you ever need
Going electric has put a whole new spin on mountain biking. You get all the fun of fast downhills and challenging singletracks, with the added bonus of extra power on…
The new Haibike LYKE: a lightweight electric mountain bike purpose-built for the trails
There’s much more to constructing a good electric bike than simply adding a motor to the frame. German manufacturer Haibike only make e-bikes, meaning they can devote all their attention…
MBR July 2023 – 290
The latest issue of MBR is out now, and as ever it’s packed full of inspiring ideas and routes to help you find new places to get out and ride.…
Hop on a CUBE bike for the best family summer adventures
There’s surely nothing better than zipping along in the fresh air, out in the sunshine, exploring and having adventures with the whole family. Bikes are the perfect adventure vehicle for…
Heroes in a half shell: Cutting edge protection for e-MTB riders from the masters of helmet design
It’s eight years since Troy Lee Designs’ game-changing A1 half shell trail helmet took the market by storm, and in true TLD style, the Flowline is set to be the…
Get outside and have some fun in the mud
Cyclists of a more fairweather persuasion might opt to spend the colder months avoiding the wind and rain on their indoor trainers, but there’s no question winter is one of…
Leatt Women’s MTB Gravity 2.0 Jersey review
The Leatt Women’s MTB Gravity 2.0 is a simple but effective women’s jersey, loose but with a feminine cut, and comes in a good range of sizes. In fact, it’s…
How to service your OneUp Dropper Post at home
OneUp Components, based in the mountain biking heaven of Squamish, BC, knows a thing or two about components, and they also know a thing or two about riding in inclement…
The Cotswolds 200: Ultradistance off road and through the night
The Cotswolds conjures a picture of old English perfection. An expanse of gently rolling countryside through which small country lanes carve an insignificant furrow. A sprinkling of quaint towns and…
Best women’s e-bike: buyers guide to women-specific e-MTBs
Looking for the best women's ebike is tricky as there aren’t many e-bikes designed for women. But Gaint Liv and Scott Contessa buck the trend.
Festive present ideas for cyclists and mountain bikers
If you’re wracking your brains for gift ideas for the mountain biker or gravel rider in your life (or maybe looking for ideas for yourself!) then we’ve done the legwork…
The ŠKODA Titan Desert Morocco MTB stage race: have you got what it takes to become a Titan?
Six stages, 600 kilometres, and the ultimate adventure. If you’re looking to challenge yourself and push your limits, the ŠKODA Titan Desert Morocco mountain bike stage race is for you.…