Loyal followers of all things Santa Cruz will know that the company founded its Reserve wheels sub-brand back in 2014. Validated by the antics of none other than Danny MacAskill,…
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Tom Pidcock is first UK winner in men’s XC World Cup since 1994
Pidcock's win comes 27 years after the last male World Cup XC winner; Gary Foord's Mammoth Mountain victory in 1994.
SmarTubes from Pirelli
Tubeless tyres and inserts have replaced the need for inner tubes, but the latter remain handy for an emergency. Although most contemporary tubeless rims and tyres pair exceptionally well, with…
Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL is 18.8kg electric version of Enduro
Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL is assisted version of popular and capable Enduro and gets the lightweight SL motor, which pumps out 240W with a 320Wh battery.
Russian fix for Shimano stoppers
Shimano brakes are mighty powerful but some riders find their bite point to be occasionally inconsistent. If you want to ensure the absolute integrity of lever feel and performance, with…
Five smooth flowy routes ideal for beginners (or hardtails)
Smooth routes in Wales, Lakes, Yorkshire Dales, Wiltshire and Dartmoor. If you're looking for some smooth flowy stuff then check out any of these great routes.
Five must-do routes in Wales
Don’t just head to Wales for the trail centres. As great and convenient as they are, trail centres don't offer what the best Wales routes offer.
Four of our favourite e-bike routes
Here are four of our favourite e-bike routes that can allow you to take on real mountain riding even if you only have a couple of hours to spare.
Crank Brothers Mallet E pedal review
The new Crank Brothers Mallet E features most of what we love about the burly Crank Brothers Mallet DH but in a slimmed-down package.
Pembree D2A flat pedal review
The new Pembree D2A pedal is still machined from high-grade aerospace aluminium, but the 100mm x 110mm platform is now one-piece.
Five best secret routes in the Lake District
Even up high, it can sometimes be impossible to get into the flow without stopping to say hello every few minutes. Better to get off the beaten track.
Carder TenFour flat pedal review
The UK pedal firm just sent us a brand-new Carder Ten4 flat pedal for our recent grouptest. How did it fare? Read on to find out.
Nukeproof Horizon Pro DH flat pedal
The Nukeproof Horizon flat is the pedal of choice here amongst MBR staff. The platform isn’t the thinnest, but it’s dished out enough to keep shoes stable.
Burgtec MK4 Composite pedals review
Burgtec MK4 composite pedals' 16mm tall composite platform is a close approximation of the alloy version, with 1mm concave cut away in the centre.
The four best trails you’ve probably never heard of
Ridden all of our 20 best mountain bike trails in the UK? Done the classics to death? Want to try something different? Here is the UK's secret singletrack.
Cotic FlareMAX goes 4.0
If you are keen on some Sheffield steel for your summer season bike upgrade, there’s a new Cotic to consider. The brand’s FlareMAX is now in its fourth iteration and…
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
This month brings us kids' Plus bikes, techno pliers, ebike shoes, slow energy products, not-Rolexs, oily clips, tuff rings, Bibendums and chunk pumps.
Stainless tubes for Murmur Enduro
Steel mountain bike fans love a raw frame, although they do tend to be a nightmare to care for. In wet condition most raw steel frames will eventually develop rust…
Lakeland crash shows the danger of solo riding
A recent incident in the Lakeland forest area yet again underscored the value of a quality helmet and never riding alone. Responding to an emergency in the Whinlatter forest section,…
Dirty Deals 186: loads of riding trousers (and a couple of other bits)
Who doesn't need a(nother) pair of riding trousers? You can never have too many. Especially if you currently have no pairs of riding trousers.