Us mountain bikers might not give much thought to indoor training. But we should, if we want to see improvements on the bike. That big…
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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…
I dream of owning a Lamborghini or a Porsche, but I’d never buy one of their mountain bikes!
Headlines were made and riders around the world were shocked recently when Mclaren launched its eccentric Extreme 600 e-bike, but the Woking supercar brand and…
The real reason skinsuits were banned in DH racing, new YT Tues ridden, and more, in the MBR Show
In the last couple of weeks, we’ve seen news that Britain’s biggest and most popular bike park is set to double in size, the first…
Loads of new e-bikes look like a Specialized, but there’s a very good reason for this…
Have you noticed how so many of the best ‘lightweight’ e-bikes look really similar? From the Whyte E-Lyte to the Specialized Turbo Levo SL, Cube…
Why the Favero Assioma PRO MX power meter pedals should be your next training investment
Until pretty recently, training or riding with power has been something reserved for elite racers, or for indoor training alongside the rise in popularity of…
How many of these 12 hidden features on your bike do you know about?
If you’ve just bought a new mountain bike, there’s a lot to learn, and not all of it is obvious. Even if you’ve been riding…
Which is the best lightweight eMTB motor for range, acceleration, and climbing ability?
Lightweight electric mountain bikes are the next big thing, with new motors hitting the market to help brands achieve minimal weight without too much loss…
13 sneaky tricks you need to know when buying a lightweight e-bike
It stands to reason that even the best e-bikes are going to be heavier than the best analogue bikes for the simple reason that they…
I love my mountain bike, but these are the annoying things that make me want to throw it in the hedge
The best mountain bikes are brilliant things, capable of tackling seemingly impossible terrain at silly speeds, they’re great for our happiness and our health. But…
Why weight still matters on a mountain bike… but not for the reasons we’ve all been told
A lighter bike rides better than a heavy one, right? It’s an idea most of us have agreed with over the years because, simply put,…
Canyon Strive:ON CFR Vs Orbea Wild M-Team: Which is the ultimate enduro e-bike?
Competition has always accelerated the pace of development, and the discipline of e-enduro racing is no different. This fledgling race category has not been around…
The 10 best MTB race images of 2023, and there’s no Tom Pidcock in sight
Stuck for Christmas gift ideas for that special mountain biker in your life? Or just looking to buy yourself something great for the holiday season,…
SRAM Eagle Powertrain: A game-changer for e-bikers, or unwanted overkill?
SRAM’s entry into the e-bike market caused a stir this autumn by integrating its Eagle Transmission with a Brose motor to create a system that…
Canyon Torque Mullet AL 6 Vs YT Capra Core 2 GX – Which is the best direct-sales enduro bike?
While top end bikes costing five figures are not uncommon (£20,000 one day soon?), most of us are priced out. It’s to the Germans’ great…
Revealed: The 14 e-bikes we’re most excited to ride in 2024!
It’s been a big year for e-bikes already, with SRAM joining the motor wars, Bosch launching a lightweight system, and huge growth in the diet…
“Covid has been mountain biking’s Kinder Scout mass trespass,” says new UK trails tsar
Mountain biking has grown up, it’s everywhere across the UK, and we need proper sanctioned trails to confirm the sports future legacy. That’s the view…
Trek Supercaliber SLR Vs Specialized Epic World Cup: Which is the ultimate cross-country speed machine?
Trek and Specialized are giants in the mountain bike world, and both of these new XC bikes weigh in under 10kg and have five figure…
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…
Specialized Stumpjumper Evo Vs Trek Fuel EX test – which is the best trail bike with adjustable geometry?
We all like freedom of choice, right? Whether it’s the little things in life, like a latte instead of cappuccino, or the big things like…