Start planning an alpine riding holiday and the first places that probably come to mind are Morzine and Les Gets. These mountain biking meccas are…
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EXT’s latest V4 Arma and Storia shocks allow for softer springs and easier fettling
The latest coil shocks from EXT can now be run with softer springs for more grip and comfort, thanks to a raft of changes the…
When e-bikes first came out I hated them. Now I hardly ride anything else
When the first full-suspension e-bike turned up at the MBR office it was certainly a novelty. It couldn’t be further away from the best electric…
Should you buy a lightweight e-bike with a mid-power motor?
E-bikes come with a whole spectrum of different power outputs, from 35Nm right up to 108Nm of torque, and weigh anything from 15kg to 25kg…
Specialized Chisel is a 13kg down-country trail bike you could race too… for just £2,000
Specialized has launched a full-suspension version of its aluminium XC hardtail, the Chisel. It’s been modelled closely on its carbon fibre cousin, the Epic 8,…
Even the England football squad are getting involved in e-bike week
Have you heard?! It’s e-bike week here on MBR, and we’re pleased to see we’ve even managed to inspire Southgate’s lads into trying some out…
When automotive brands build mountain bikes, new RockShox kit, Geometron’s super-adjustable G1, and Lidl starts selling e-bikes
On the latest episode of the MBR Show, we kick off by discussing McLaren’s surprise entry into the e-bike market with the wild new Extreme…
It’s E-Bike Week on MBR – Here’s what to look out for
With summer finally making an appearance, the trails drying out, and mountain bikers looking to get out and ride, we’re running a week dedicated to…
Are we all being ripped off by mountain bike brands?
Are we all being ripped off? Do mountain bikes cost too much money? Are big brands creaming high profits off the top? Or is this…
RockShox’ new 3.1 damper is so plush it’s almost hyperactive, while the new Trailhead app gives you a suspension expert in your pocket
RockShox has a new damper for its Pike, Lyrik and Zeb forks: called the Charger 3.1 it promises a more supple and sensitive feel and…
Scott’s Spark RC race bike always had a remote lockout, but the latest model is now fully automatic thanks to RockShox Flight Attendant
Scott’s Spark RC cross-country (XC) racing bike has always boasted a clever suspension adjustment system, giving three modes optimised to climbing, descending and sprinting, controlled…
How different mountain bikers could benefit from Assioma PRO MX power pedals
It’s easy to lump all mountain bikers into one category, but the reality is that mountain biking is unique. There is no ‘one-type’ of mountain…
The little-known Austrian resort that’s heaven for both kids and mountain bikers
Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis probably isn’t high on your list of overseas riding locations, but if you like smooth singletrack, berms and ski-lifts then perhaps it really should…
A cone sandwich, breakaway visor, and three-layer EPS: how the Project.21 helmet is 7iDP’s most advanced
7iDP has launched a new open-face helmet, the Project.21. The name represents the number of vents the helmet has, (21, if you hadn’t gathered that)…
Vali Höll wins in Leogang by a massive seven seconds: Loic Bruni takes the men’s DH World Cup
Vali Höll (YT Mob) and Loic Bruni (Specialized Gravity) won the Elite women’s and men’s races at the third round of the DH World Cup…
7 Father’s Day gifts and ideas that can’t fail
I’m a mountain biking dad, and with that expertise in mind I’ve selected the ultimate bucket list of things I’d love to get on Father’s…
What, no Rally? SRAM’s new Range Extender battery adds 250Wh, but it only works in Range power mode
SRAM has released a range extender for the Powertrain e-bike motor, it packs in 250Wh of juice, weighs 1.5kg and costs £449. The Eagle Powertrain…
Boost your training with the most complete indoor cycling simulater: BKOOL
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…
Val di Fassa Trentino to host the first ever Enduro World Championships
Val di Fassa Trentino in Italy will host the first ever Enduro World Championships this summer, a year after it became an official UCI-sanctioned World…
“Seminal moment in the history of mountain biking” as 130 trail groups and bike parks unite
More than 130 trail groups and bike parks have teamed up across the UK to give mountain biking more power and influence over land access…