Although Pirelli launched its first mountain bike tyres a few years ago, this Scorpion range is completely new. To keep it simple to understand, Pirelli…
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“Suddenly I realised that there were no pictures of girls in it”, Bethany age 11 writes
"I was reading the March one and I had a feeling that something was not right. Suddenly I realised that there were no pictures of…
Nino goes e-enduro
The rider least in need of an e-bike, now has one. Nino Schurter is inarguable the most dominant XC mountain biker of our era and…
Trail sabotage near Gateshead
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…
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..?