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Meet the Mondraker Crusher, a new Shimano powered, enduro-focused e-bike
The new Crusher is an enduro-focused, full power e-bike with 29” wheels, 150mm of rear wheel travel paired with a burly 160mm fork. Mondraker has…
Buckle up for Ridgeline IV video edit: Gee Atherton rides the Dolomites
This film differs from its predecessors in that the team “didn’t move a rock”. It was about exploring with friends, an adventure into the mountains,…
Forbidden Bicycle Company presents the ‘Field Day’ video
We have a stacked roster of riders in the UK that are well equipped to use the landscape to their full advantage. Join Forbidden UK’s…
Santa Cruz Heckler SL: a new mid power, mid travel e-bike with mullet wheels
Remember when 29er mountain bikes stood out like a sore thumb? Big wagon wheels, with skinny cross country tyres and often with goofy, dated geometry.…
Hope adds SRAM 3 bolt fitting, T-Type compatible chainring to its range
In addition to the recently launched R22 chainring, Hope has added a 3 bolt Direct Mount ring for SRAM mountain bike cranks to its range.…
New Trek Slash gets high pivot idler, more travel and a bigger door
Need to know New high pivot design and 19t idler, giving rear-ward axle path and increased anti-squat at over 100% Mixed wheel size now comes…
YT Industries rolls out a limited edition Capra Uncaged 12
We’ve tested plenty of YT Capra’s over the years here at MBR and it’s proved itself as an accomplished and well priced hard-hitting enduro bike…
Introducing the Hunt E_All Mountain E-MTB-specific wheelset
Hunt’s all-new E_All Mountain alloy wheelset has been engineered to meet the specific demands of modern electric mountain bikes, ranging from lighter weight, mid-torque platforms…
7mesh launches Airmap: next generation air-permeable, water-resistant clothing tech
Air is the ultimate key to comfort The 7mesh product team spends an inordinate amount of time thinking about managing air, moisture, and heat inside…
A legal high: summiting the Aiguille de la Grande Sassière
Words and photos: James Vincent “C’est Fou!” Maybe it was the bemused expression on the hiker’s face that sealed the deal, or maybe it was…
Introducing the Pivot Factory Racing LTD edition Firebird
Collaboration sparks creation Born from the collaboration of two industry leaders, Pivot Cycles and Leatt, the limited edition Firebird is a celebration of their shared…
Havok Bike Park is back: old name, new venue…
Havok reigns The story of the new Havok bike park inevitably starts with the ending of the old one. In 2021 Storm Arwen hammered much…
Chain Reaction presents ‘Mega by Day, Mega by Night’ edit
Filmed at the iconic Megavalanche event in Alpe d’Huez, Chain Reaction Cycles partnered with Cut Media for this gruelling shoot. “Mountain biking is what we…
New Fox trail features celebrate continued bike park partnerships
As well as the much loved and established Fox Hit The Park series of events (a day where anyone can come and ride with their favourite…
Technique: Listen to your friends (sometimes!)
Words: Andy Barlow Photos: Andy McCandlish Advice for riding faster or handling more technical trails is everywhere. YouTube videos, forums, books, magazine articles even. Even…
Headspace: new guidance on spotting concussion and how to treat it
What is a concussion? Stupid question, it’s when your friend tries a new feature, hits a tree and then can’t remember which trail he’s on…
Storm Force: Manon Carpenter on trail advocacy and film making
New stars of 2013 revisited: Manon Carpenter Words and photos: Sim Mainey “You know who that is, don’t you? That’s Manon Carpenter!” The three riders…
A decade of thrills: celebrating ten years of BikePark Wales
Before the gates to BikePark Wales were flung open in August 2013, the idea of a pay-per-thrill bike park – the first of its kind…
Fox adds the Union Canvas flat pedal shoe to its range
When Fox moved into the MTB footwear and launched the original Union flat pedal shoe – with its robust, easy-care and water-resistant upper – earlier…