The tension around mountain bike trail use has yet again revealed itself. This time, near Gateshead. A rider using the popular Powerline mountain bike trail…
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Dirty Deals 185: pub locks, bikepark helmets, tool drawers and more!
A dirty dozen of er, dirty deals that spans the full remit of mountain biking temptations: full-facers, toobless valves, flat pedals and shoes, jerseys, shorts,…
Shimano’s Linkglide cassette lasts 300% longer
Shimano has revealed a new mountain bike drivetrain for those riders who value durability. The Linkglide group is centred on a very tough cassette, with…
My best trail: as chosen by Geoff Waugh
Geoff is the godfather of mountain bike photography. As well as being the original mbr snapper, he’s shot riders and portraits all over the world…
How to manual a mountain bike
What looks at first like the wheelie's cooler cousin is in fact one of mtb's foundational skills - read this guide to learn how to…
This is Peaty’s new V10
Steve Peat might no longer be racing downhill World Cups, but the British mountain biking legend still likes having a downhill sled in his quiver.…
We ask new and returning riders: why mountain biking?
With so many new and returning faces on the trails, we decided to stop a few of them and ask, why mountain biking?
Intense confirms UK demo and service partners
If you prefer your Californian boutique mountain bike brand with its roots inland, instead of coastal, chances are you own an Intense. The Temecula bike…
Prime’s new gravity and enduro bikes
The latest boutique mountain bike brand, is Prime. Launching with a two-model range, targeted at gravity riders, Prime is a thoroughly Continental brand, with offices…
Niner goes peak enduro with 170mm WFO 9 RDO
Niner was never in doubt about the potential of long-travel 29ers. A decade ago, when most of its rivals believed that packaging the 29er wheel…
Dirty Deals 184: big savings on big things
With the change of seasons comes a big increase in ride mileage... and the desire to upgrade the performance of your mountain bike. Here are…
Focus Thron is a new 130mm ripper for £2199
The all new Focus Thron range of short travel trail bikes (Down-country if you will) meet bikepacking rigs for adventurous times.
New Focus Jam goes 29er and starts from £2500
Like Jam, but sweeter: the new Focus Jam has better geo, bigger sizing, a new-fangled suspension layout, handy tool storage, and starts from £2,500!
Everything you need to know about the WHOOP Strap 3.0
WHOOP Strap 3.0 is the third edition of its popular fitness band. A free band that comes when you subscribe to their fitness app measuring…
Be like Danny with Magura’s Raceline brakes
They say red is faster, but Magura will always respectfully disagree. The German mountain bike component brand is synonymous with neon yellow, ever since Bart…
Pole’s Stamina 2.0 is stronger and shinier
Finland might not have mountains, but the Nordic country has produced mountain bikes with stunningly progressive bike geometry. Pole is the Finnish brand that has…
What mountain bikers can learn from roadies
Maybe those shaven legged MAMILs are on to something..?
Six simple tips for improving your disc brake power
Essential disc brake maintenance: Brakes not powerful enough? Levers spongy like cheese strings? Don’t buy new ones before you try these tips…
Looking back at Chris Porter’s pioneering custom Nicolai Ion 2014
From the MBR Achive: How the boss behind Mojo and Geometron was pushing bike design lower, longer and slacker way back in 2014
How to true a bent disc brake rotor
Most rotors will also get worse before they get better, so expect to spend at least 15-20 minutes, maybe longer, on this job.