Especially expensive stuff. Especially expensive stuff that I've been convincing myself DOES work despite repeated experience clearly informing me otherwise.
Mountain Bike Rider
Silt All-Mountain Wheelset review
Silt All-Mountain wheelset is sorted for price and gives you the extra zip of lighter wheelset, yet remains tough enough for proper UK riding.
10 coolest mountain bike brands right now
When all's said and done, sometimes we like bikes for not entirely logical reasons. Some bikes are just cool. These are the ten coolest brands of 2021.
New e-bike bits from Hope
With e-bike demand growing and designers producing ever more capable battery-assisted frames, conventional mountain bike components are struggling to keep up. Although there has been tremendous improvement between e-bike iterations,…
MBR April 2021
MBR April 2021
Freerider kicks from recycled ocean waste
The brand that made its name as the flat pedal mountain bike shoe of choice, is transitioning to greater sustainability. FiveTen has revealed new versions of its Freerider and Freerider…
Specialized Epic Evo Expert review
Specialized Epic Evo Expert is streets ahead of its rivals in sizing and geometry. Long reach gives you freedom to get creative on any trail.
Merida Ninety-Six 8000 review
Merida Ninety-Six XC full-suspension range gets a fresh look and a down-country makeover. Available in two versions: 100mm RC and a 120mm down-country bike.
Win the brand-new, award-winning Kortal and Devour from POC
Inspired by the Tectal, which introduced POC’s vision for trail helmets, integrating innovative safety technology into a lightweight and well-ventilated helmet, the Kortal Race Mips takes POC’s ideas even further.…
Ariel E50 is Saracen’s new e-bike
Amongst Saracen’s significant new mountain bike range, there is also a Shimano EP8 assisted Ariel E50. This is Saracen’s first foray into the integrated e-bike market and the E50 uses…
Saracen goes customer direct with new range
Saracen had a tremendous 2020, with Matt Walker taking downhill racing World Cup overall, on the brand’s Myst. Eventful changes are afoot at the Milton Keynes company, with Saracen updating…
Three easy ways to help your bike last longer
Our bikes are an important tool. Whether we use them for commuting, exercise, or enjoyment, they must stand the test of time and keep us in the saddle for as…
Every riding group has their captain: is it you?
In non-Covid times, if you rode with a regular bunch of riding buddies week in week out then chances are there was someone like me in your bunch. It may…
Introducing the second generation Maxxis Shorty
With its narrower width, improved centre tread and beefed-up side knobs, the new Shorty looks like the technical, wet-weather tyre we’ve all been waiting for.
E-Caliber is your 60mm XC e-bike
The evolution of e-bikes continues apace, with Trek revealing a radical new 29er pedal-assisted version of its Supercaliber. With most e-bikes configured in trail or enduro trim, the idea of…
No need to Deviate with 150mm Highlander
Deviate cycles have been one of the prime movers in the high-pivot mountain bike revival. The Scottish brand has now expanded its product portfolio with a new version of the…
Sweet Protection Hunter Merino jersey review
Sweet Protection’s Hunter Merino jersey is a thin long-sleeve wool top with a bike-specific fit. This means the waist and torso are slightly tapered in, while the arms and shoulders…
Our pick of the best mountain bike saddle deals
We've scoured the internet's best retailers to come up with this round up of mountain bike saddle deals. Get a comfier, lighter, more suitable perch.
Thule Rail 12L Pro hydration pack review
The Rail is Thule’s enduro/ aggressive trail backpack. It comes in lots of different sizes and they all use a 2.5-litre reservoir, but only the Pro model (tested) comes with…
Scott Perform Evo HY’16 hydration pack review
There are three models of Perform Evo in the Scott line and they all use the same two-litre reservoir. As the size increases, so does the price. The difference between…