Pole is one of the most progressive brands in mountain biking and it has now entered the e-bike market. The fiercely independent Finnish company has revealed its super enduro e-bike,…
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“I have three e-bikes because two spend so much time in bike shop under warranty”
"The reason I have three e-bikes is that two of them have spent more time in the bike shop under warranty so I bought another one to use in the…
ION Scrub Glove review
Every so often a pair of gloves simply fit better than the rest. I’m not alone in being frequently disappointed in this area; who’d have thought it would be so…
Granite PITA Pedal Cover review
It’s basically just a sheet of thick neoprene wrapped into the shape of a pedal. The Pita comes in two sizes (large is for flats, small for clipless pedals), two…
Leatt Velocity 4.0 Goggles review
Leatt’s velocity goggles use a headline-grabbing bulletproof lens. I don’t fancy being shot in the eyes to test it, but it definitely seems better than plenty of rivals at resisting…
Scott Trail Vertic Women’s Short review
Review by Alice Burwell Scott’s new Trail Vertic short comes in four colours and thankfully none of them are pink or purple. It also comes with a padded inner short.…
Madison Zena Womens Shorts review
Reviewed by Alice Burwell. Initially it may look like the Madison Zena women’s baggy is way better value than more prestige brands, but it doesn’t come with an inner short.…
Sungod Velans FF Glasses review
This is a direct-sales eyewear company, which means when ordering you can pick and choose the lens, frames, colours and even add an extra nose-piece on the website and it…
Best mountain bike descents: 24 thrilling drops in UK
From the far flung bits of Scotland to the tips of Wales and England here's our list of the best mountain bike descents that the UK has to offer.
Best mountain bike routes: 21 great rides in the UK
From the wilds of Scotland to Surrey suburbs, here's 21 of the UK's best mountain bike routes for you to ride, plus free GPS downloads.
High pivot hardware for Norco’s Range
Norco has revealed the latest version of its Range enduro bike, featuring a comprehensive frame redesign. Gone is the Horst-link suspension layout, replaced by a low slanted shock configuration, bedded…
Make the most of summer with our five staycation showstopper routes*
Summer staycation. The UK has some of the world’s best riding – make the most of it this summer with our five showstopper rides.
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month.
Focus Jam 6.0 LTD: first ride review
Trick wireless shifting, superb fork and shock and a complete frame reboot makes the Focus Jam 6.0 an intriguing new trail bike.
Rule your tools with 100% work gloves
Riding gloves are no good for wrenching. Drivetrain component teeth, spoke edges and bolt heads will all trigger unnecessary wear if you use riding gloves for DIY mechanic work. Read…
Custom Giga for Chain Reaction Cycles Team boss
The CRC team has been a dominant force in EWS racing, with mountain biking legend, Nigel Page, as manager. As enduro fans keenly anticipate the return of EWS racing, with…
MBR Summer 2021
The latest issue of MBR is out now, packed full of inspiring ideas and routes to help you find new places to get out and ride. Here’s what you’ll find…
Radical suspension tech for new Jekyll
Cannondale has returned to the enduro bike segment, with a revived version of its Jekyll. Riders will fond memories of the Dyad suspension Jekyll bikes, that featured during the early…
Complete MTB outfit for under £200 on Amazon that actually looks good
We set ourselves a challenge: could we kit ourselves out with helmet, shoes, glasses, jersey, overshorts, liner shorts, gloves and socks for under two hundred quid? And not look like…
Dirty Deals 189: all the stuff that isn’t on Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day is all well and good for gadgets, workshop essentials and tenuous impulse buys, but what about great deals on proper MTB stuff that real riders want?