UK woodland is the natural habitat of humble hardcore hardtails, so we've picked three Brit-built rigs to hammer around our home turf.
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Stacy Kohut, the world’s fastest mountain biker on four wheels
Profile of off-road wheelchair rider Stacy Kohut.
New 50to01 film is the perfect antidote to modern polished edits
Ratboy and Loosedog's new 'Wheel Love' mini-movie is a 27 minute ode to jibbing. And crashing. You can't ignore the crashing.
Arrivals: this week’s new stuff in for review
Yep, it’s your weekly sneak peak through the portcullis of castle MBR to drool at the exciting new products that have been catapulted over the…
This guy’s stolen bike ended up in the Philippines but he got it back
A most excellently heart warming tale about a guy who managed to get his stolen mountain bike returned even though it was over 13,000 miles
Watch a pro BMXer ripping on a 29er
A quick and dirty edit of pro BMXer Kriss Kyle ragging a Spesh Enduro 29 around Glentress' singletrack and freeride area.
Which Giant mountain bike is right for you?
Let us guide you through the 2018 range of Giant mountain bikes. Whether you're a beginner or an looking to race enduro, Giant have you
Five trails that have never achieved the status they deserve
Like an unsigned band, or the quickest guy in your club that never quite made it pro, here’s five trails that have never achieved the…
Lee Quarry and Cragg Quarry, Lancashire trail centre guide
Battling the elements and local politics, Lancashire’s unique Lee Quarry and Cragg Quarry trail centres survive but they need your help.
Focus Sam2 e-nduro bike is a 170mm travel beast
The new Focus Sam2 is an electric assist enduro mountain bike with 170mm of travel at either end and a modular two-battery system called TEC.
Steps to the Top – Jack Moir
The tall Aussie’s style make it look like he isn’t really forcing the issue, almost like he’s out for a warm-up lap.
Spengle Carbon Monocoque tri-spoke wheels
Introducing the Spengle Carbon Monocoque; a tri spoke carbon wheel that is both futuristic and strangely retro all at the same time.
How fast can you change a tube?
The MBR Puncture Pitstop Challenge. It's pretty simple; each competitor is timed against the clock to see how quickly they can replace a punctured tube.
Dirty Deals: Five Ten, Hope, Renthal and much more!
Back once again is the renegade master of mountain bike deals. Yep, after the Blackest of Cyber months we celebrate the return of Classic Dirty…
Brendan Fairclough behind the scenes at crazy Taxco urban downhill
Nail guns, circular saw, wild dogs, raw sewage and lots and lots of steps. This is a great look behind the scenes of Tasco urban…
Six things all riders do when they ride again after a long time out
Six things anyone who has had a bike enforced break will have suffered on their return.
Calibre Rake is a sorted looking hardtail 29er for £450
Calibre Bikes are on the case again with the Calibre Rake, a mountain bike that looks bob-on for value, spec and performance.
Say hello to the new Nukeproof Scout 275 and 290 hardcore hardtails
Details of the new Nukeproof Scouts. The hardest hardtail gets a little lighter and a bit less harsh at the back. This is sure to…
Mercedes-Benz to sponsor UCI World Cups and World Champs
Cycling's international governing body the UCI has announced Mercedes-Benz as new title sponsor for World Cup and World Championship mountain biking.
The Resistance Insolent uses top tube as body for rear shock
Canadian carbon bike integrates the rear suspension into its top tube. A bespoke carbon fibre full suspension mountain bike that does things a bit differently.