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E*thirteen’s new tubeless valve is half Presta, half Schrader, and promises easier tyre setup
E*thirteen has just invented something called the Quick Fill Plasma Schrader Valve, which sounds really dull until I tell you it’s a hybrid of the…
The cost of repairing your SRAM T-Type AXS derailleur just got a whole lot cheaper!
In fantastic news for anyone with SRAM’s latest T-Type wireless transmission, the cost of repairing a bent rear derailleur has just become significantly cheaper. Even…
Has Lazer just democratised helmet safety? The Lupo and Finch use Kineticore crumple zone tech, cost less than £60 and score a perfect Virginia Tech 5-star rating
Lazer has extended its brilliant KinetiCore technology to two new helmets in its mountain bike range: but this time it’s not the priciest, top end…
The OneUp Components Dropper Post is my favourite dropper: the new V3 is even lighter, boasts less stack height, and keeps the 240mm rise
OneUp Components has launched its latest dropper post, called the V3 it comes with a whole host of improvements on the One Up Dropper Post…
A year on SRAM’s radical AXS T-Type Transmission – the verdict
In March last year, SRAM unveiled its radical AXS T-Type Transmission, promising that the new drivetrain would bring unparalleled strength, durability, and precision shifting. It…
2024’s best and worst tech trends: What’s going to excite and annoy us in the next 12 months?
In the past, technical innovation has brought us game-changing trends such as progressive geometry, 29in wheels, mullet bikes, stealth dropper posts, single-ring drivetrains and internal…
I’ve fallen out of love with e-bikes after a decade testing them: but one new motor’s rekindled the old flame and it’s my Gear of the Year 2023
1. Specialized Hillbilly Grid Gravity tyre The latest Specialized Hillbilly has as much (or even more) wet weather and mud grip than any other mountain…
SRAM’s auto shifting Powertrain is pointless for riders like you and me, but it’s still my product of the year 2023: here’s why…
1. Forbidden Druid V2 X0 If I’m wondering how to hang onto a test bike, and not return it, that’s a very good sign. Even…
What are the best products of 2023? As a full time tester here’s what I’d spend my own money on
I’ve been testing mountain bike gubbins for nearly two decades at mbr, but I’m still surprised at the quantity, quality and diversity of it all.…
My job is testing mountain bikes and these are the best products I’ve ridden this year
I’ve been the Bike Test Editor here at mbr for over 20 years, and I’ve been reviewing mountain bikes professionally for another ten, so it’s…
I’ve been testing mountain bikes for 30 years: These are the products that impressed me most in 2023
A lot of product comes through the doors at MBR, and to be truthful, most of it these days is really good. Often we’ll pick…
Is Fox’s latest Dropframe Pro the safest mountain bike helmet ever made? The Dutch say yes
Fox has a new version of its brilliant Dropframe Pro helmet out, complete with a few tweaks – like a moveable visor and more venting…
SRAM Eagle Powertrain: A game-changer for e-bikers, or unwanted overkill?
SRAM’s entry into the e-bike market caused a stir this autumn by integrating its Eagle Transmission with a Brose motor to create a system that…
Giant claims you can reduce pinch flats by almost half on its TRX and TRA wheels thanks to extra-thick sidewalls
Giant’s is not the first brand you probably think of when choosing a new set of wheels, but perhaps its time to consider the Taiwanese…
Mountain biking Christmas gift guide 2023
With the festive season fast approaching, present buying is now in full swing. If you’ve got a discerning cyclist on your Christmas shopping list then…
Feedback Sports’ Velo Hinge 2.0 lets you display your pride and joy like a work of art
Bike storage doesn’t have to be boring. In fact, if you’re lucky enough to have more than one bike, sometimes it’s necessary to do more…
CeramicSpeed OSPW cage gives you the chance to build a £1,100 derailleur!
If you’ve splashed out on SRAM’s latest T-Type Transmission, but seek further potential gains in terms of efficiency, the CeramicSpeed’s latest luxury upgrade could be…
Fulcrum’s new Red Zone Carbon+ wheels look like they’ve taken a beating, but they’re actually supposed to look buckled
Fulcrum’s new Red Zone Carbon+ wheelset uses an odd-looking assymetrical rim profile that makes it look buckled. We certainly thought so, watching the Buff-Megamo team…
The new Race Face Chester grips are the “tackiest ever’, but in a good way
Grips are one of the most personal components on a mountain bike. Some people like that super sticky feeling, and others prefer something smoother and…