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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.
New climb-switch shocks and StepCast 34 forks from Fox
We give you the quick and dirty lowdown on everything you really need to know about the new Float X & DHX rear shocks and…
The Rat rises with new signature handlebar
Riser bars might be something of a rarity on new bikes, but ultra-progressive geometry might trigger a revival of demand. With the standardisation of 29er…
Danny MacAskill vs Brandon Semenuk: when legends collide
The inaugural 'X Games Real MTB' competition is a virtual vlog-off between several off the world's biggest and best mountain bike tricksters and freeriders.
Would you take our £100 cheap-bike challenge?
How much fun can you have off-road for £100? We scoured eBay, rooted through junk shops and called in some favours to find out.
Barel developing Pirelli gravity range
Pirelli has a tyre technology legacy that dates to 1872, but its presence in mountain biking is a lot more recent. Despite numerous successes in…
5 ways to carry essential tools and spares on your bike
There’s a constantly expanding range of clever storage solutions on the market that allow you to streamline your gear and go backpack-free.
Mountain bike history: world’s first carbon monocoque mountain bike
We get a peek into mountain bike history as Chris Hornzee-Jones shows us the world's first carbon monocoque mountain bike that was first designed in
Most worthwhile upgrades for your ebike
Here are the top ten items we think make for the most worthwhile upgrades for your electric mountain bike.
Make your Meta more mega
Those hardworking Washingtonians at Cascade Components have produced two new suspension links, for those committed tinkerers. Commencal’s Meta AM and the Transition Scout gain these…
10 ways to get more range out of your e-bike
E-bikes do more miles than regular bikes but e-bikers still want more! Here's how to get the most from your battery and most from your…
Dirty Deals 183: Fox jerseys, Oakley Jawbreakers, DMR Vaults and more!
The 183rd edition of our globally renowned Dirty Deals series features jerseys, sunnies, flatties, big forks, knee sleeve, baggies and Eagles.
Hunt the trail with these new V2 wheels
Carbon-fibre rims might be light and strong, but for mountain bikers on a budget, also unaffordable. If you are in the market for some new…
Ribble launches new store and trail hardtails
Most mountain bike brands measure their legacy in decades, but Ribble is bit different. The company has celebrated its 125-years in cycling by opening a…
11 products every mountain biker needs
We've brought together our must-have products that will allow you to enjoy each ride that little bit more and maximise your time on the bike.
Return to the un-climables: enabled by ebikes
Five classic climbs that used to be complete killers. That is until pedal assist electric mountain bikes came along.
Win up to £800 worth of Carbon or Alloy wheels from SILT MTB
SILT MTB might still be a new name to some, but it’s the same creative team behind Scribe Cycling whose road wheels have gained a multitude…
CST tyres prove 26 ain’t dead
If you are looking for a new tyre option, with quality heritage, CST is now selling direct to UK mountain bikers. Although mostly an unknown…