Here’s the first of a regular end-of-the-week rundown about all the big and small things that have happened in the bike world this week. Matt…
News
Merger of Wiggle and Chain Reaction Cycles approved
It’s the announcement that the whole of the bicycle retailing world has been waiting for and/or worrying about. >>> Wiggle and Chain Reaction Cycles officially announce…
Lapierre Overvolts – e-bikes for racing?!
Just when you thought e-bikes couldn’t generate any more debate along comes Lapierre with the concept of bikes designed specifically for e-bike races. While we…
Racing enduro in pairs at the Enduro2
Raced over three days, the Enduro2 puts teams of two racing together as pairs to add a new twist to enduro
Four of the fastest trails in the UK
NB: Please ride within yourself, at a speed appropriate to your line of sight, and slow down for walkers, dogs or horses. Don’t be a…
Details of the 2017 Trek Remedy
Trek have simplified their MTB range for 2017. The Remedy is now a full-on Enduro bike. The Fuel EX is their Trail bike. The Top…
Will this £130 supermarket bike survive a DH course?
YouTuber Phil Kmetz clung on to a $179 Huffy Carnage down a full-on DH track - brave man!
York’s pump track has had a major makeover
Old York city’s pump track has been revamped and reshaped
Is the new Rocky Mountain Element their best looking bike ever?
The new Element is being promoted as one of the new breed of XC or marathon race bikes. Light, stiff, not masses amount of travel…
Guy Martin is racing Tour Divide under false name
Last October we ran with the story that Guy Martin was racing the epic bicycle endurance race – the Tour Divide – instead of competing…
How to plan your Northern Ireland road trip
Get yourself over to the booming trail centres of Northern Ireland before everyone else does. Chances are you and your riding posse have pretty much…
Scott’s new Scale – building an 849g hardtail frame
Need to know 49g lighter than the old Scale frame Rider comfort was a priority, without compromising on stiffness 27.5in, 29in and 27.5 Plus versions…
New Scott Spark aims for Gold in Rio
Need to know New full-suspension racing platform from Scott Lighter, stiffer frames with new geometry and kinematics 27.5in, 27.5 Plus and 29in versions available Spark…
How to train your brain and be a better rider
To continue our riding technique series, we’re going to look at the other side of riding — the mental attitude you bring to the trails.…
E-bikes – positive or negative?
Two mbr writers debate the pros and cons of the e-revolution… Electric nightmare By Benji Haworth Electric bikes aren’t bicycles. That’s it. They are motorbikes…
SR Suntour’s Megavalanche-capable Auron fork
The new enduro fork from SR Suntour has a new, overhauled damping cartridge to go with the imrpessive chassis and attractive price tag. We reviewed the…
How to ride with a GPS
Planning? Uploading? Here’s how to get the most from a Garmin or other GPS device
New Öhlins RXF 36 fork and STX air shock
Öhlins and Specialized continue their partnership by announcing new 36mm stanchion fork and inline air shock. We’ve seen teaser pics before but this is the official…
Watch Rachel Atherton make history with her 10th consecutive win
Go behind the scenes as Rachel Atherton rockets into the history books in Leogang
Gwin and Rachel Atherton take the wins at Leogang World Cup
All the results from the fourth stop on the UCI world cup tour in Leogang