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Vali Höll and Loïc Bruni triumph in first round of the DH World Cup at Fort William
The opening round of the DH World Cup saw an uncharacteristically dry and warm(ish) weekend at Fort William. The best in the world lined up…
Scotland’s newest bike park disses tech for flow, and there’s a conveyor belt uplift too
If flow trails, jump lines and a conveyor belt uplift sounds like an exciting prospect to you, then Cairngorm Mountain Bike Trails has got to…
Trek’s discounted every single bike in its US range, with up to 35% off 75 different makes and models… here’s my pick of the best deals
Last week it was Specialized with its massive Spring Sale, now it’s the turn of Trek to offer some mega deals in the US, through…
Orbea’s new Rise e-bike gets advanced battery tech and a hardcore makeover for enduro riding
Orbea’s new updated Rise builds on the success of the original model, with more power, more range, and a split range with the SL model…
YT’s new Tues downhill bike looks the same as the old one, but there are 6 key differences that should make it faster than ever
YT leaked photos of a prototype Tues downhill bike with an idler, but this was simply a test mule, not a pre-production bike. So, much…
Formula launches its first air shock, called the Nebbia, and it promises high performance with simplified set-up
Italian component brand Formula has launched its first air shock, and it’s called the Nebbia. It’s a coil and air hybrid negative spring, which is…
DH World Cup racing is back for 2024, with Fort Bill the season opener: here’s how and when to watch it live
After what feels like forever, the UCI Mountain Bike Downhill World Cup is back! And the season opener is at none other than Fort William…
48 jumps in a row: BikePark Wales’ favourite trail reopens with more air than ever, and I can’t wait to ride it
BikePark Wales has just reopened its most iconic trail, the A470 Line, and this time around its 30% longer, packs in eight new jumps and…
Bosch pledges to help e-bikers with tech support at Ard Rock and Tweed Love
Looking to hit the trails with your electric mountain bike this year? Bosch eBike Systems is going to be at two of the biggest e-bike…
Decathlon’s Rockrider E-Expl 500 S is on sale at only £2,300, making it the cheapest proper new e-mountain bike that we can find – but the deal won’t last long
If you want to get started with a new electric mountain bike, but have a limited budget, then Decathlon’s Rockrider E-Expl 500 S is on…
Want to clean your bike on the go? Muc-Off’s new portable snow foam washer lets you spray while you’re away
British bike cleaning brand Muc-Off has launched its latest mobile cleaning product: the Mobile Bike Pressure Washer. It has apparently been specifically designed for bikes,…
Has Canyon just made the world’s most affordable lightweight e-bike, in the Neuron:ONfly?
Canyon has a new e-bike out called the Neuron:ONfly – it’s the brand’s first lightweight electric mountain bike, and could well democratise the mid-power category…
DT Swiss reckons the new 240 DEG freehub will boost your acceleration, thanks to its smallest ever engagement angle and whopping 90 tooth ratchet system
DT Swiss has launched a new freehub called the 240 DEG, it reduces the engagement angle to just 4° and with it offers the fastest…
I’m no downhiller, but for £3,599 the new Saracen Myst has me checking out Morzine lift prices this summer
The Saracen Myst downhill bike has been updated for 2024, with a new shock location, oversized and fully sealed bearings, and a new brake tune…
Specialized has over 100 items in its new mega sale, with up to 50% off: I’ve picked out the best deals on bikes, helmets and shoes
Specialized is launching the mother of all sales events, with over 100 bikes, helmets, shoes, jackets and loads more discounted up to 50%. We’ve trawled…
Expired patents and old ideas given a new lease of life discussed on the latest MBR Show
In recent weeks we’ve seen a flurry of new releases as brands rush to get their new products out in time for the first World…
Marzocchi’s new Z1 and Z2 forks promise improved Fox-like performance at a lower price
Marzocchi’s updated Z1 and Z2 join the latest RockShox Psylo in the race to become the best budget suspension fork. Built around the Fox 36…
I definitely don’t need the new £3,199 Intense M1 downhill frame, but that doesn’t stop me really (really!) wanting one
We’ve waited five years to say this, but at last you can buy one of the new Intense M1 downhill frames. It’s been designed with…
The Forestry challenges mountain bikers to ride 450 miles this summer, and there’s a £1,000 prize up for grabs too
Could you ride more than 450 miles of singletrack this summer? That’s the challenge being laid down by the Forestry, which wants to encourage mountain…