Essential disc brake maintenance: Brakes not powerful enough? Levers spongy like cheese strings? Don’t buy new ones before you try these tips…
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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 34 forks from Fox.
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 wheels, most bikes gained an…
7Mesh Copilot jacket review
7Mesh CoPilot jacket is designed for when you want to pack your mac and just whip it out for a sudden shower; something lighter weight and more breathable.
Ohlins RFX 36 M2 suspension fork review
Available with either an air or coil spring, this Ohlins RFX 36 M2 is Öhlins latest 36mm stanchioned fork. It uses a twin-tube TTX 18 damper.
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.
Trek E-Caliber 9.9 XTR: first ride on £10,750 XC e-racebike
The new Trek E-Caliber 9.9 XTR electric XC mountain bike has got the looks, spec and price to turn heads and could be a glimpse into the e-bike future.
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.
Endura MT500 Burner Pant II review
2019 was the year of the trouser. Tapered, lightweight riding pants were everywhere. I was something of a long kecks latecomer, but I am now fully sold on both the…
Ion Shelter Softshell Pants review
We’ve tried most riding trouser options on the market, and these Ion Shelter Softshell Pants are a relatively new addition to try.
IXS Trigger Pant review
The IXS Trigger Pant is from their performance Race range, which means it’s designed for downhill but you’d be mistaken if you thought this meant it was heavy or overly…
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 motorsport, Pirelli only delivered its…
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 1992.
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 latest rear suspension rocker link…
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 motor.
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.