Fezzari, has updated its hardtail mountain bike offering. Like many of the American cycling brands doing business from Utah, Fezzari does interesting things with carbon-fibre. The latest frame to benefit…
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YT Decoy Shred e-bike review
Here’s the YT Decoy Shred: mid-priced mullet bike that comes with a coil-sprung Fox DHX2 shock that’s guaranteed to make it the life and soul of any party.
Radon Render 10.0 e-bike review
What’s changed on the Radon Render 10.0 for 2021? In terms of the frame, not much other than the colour, so it’s still a 140mm travel 29er.
Canyon Spectral:ON CF 8.0 e-bike review
When released, the Canyon Spectral:ON CF managed to shave 1kg off the frame weight compared to the alloy version. That, however, was just the beginning...
Less Brakes could do more for you
It might be the most ironically named new mountain bike brand of 2021, but Less Brakes are promising to make your brakes work better. The man behind this new brake…
Vitus E-Sommet VRX (2021) e-bike review
The Latest Vitus E-Sommet VRX stays true to its enduro roots, but a new frame layout and all the latest e-bike tech bring it bang up to date.
Evil Wreckoning GX: first ride review
Evil’s introduction to the new Evil Wreckoning sums it up perfectly: “Up, down, and upside-down, the Wreckoning doesn’t care which way it’s going. It just gets there fast in classic,…
There’s more to mountain biking than singletrack
I live somewhere hilly. Not mountainous. It’s lumpier than a lot of places in the UK but it lacks any true craggy peaks or proper altitude. I live in the…
Blaze all descents with these new YTs
YT has added a new grade to its mountain bike range. The German consumer-direct brand will be marketing a limited number of new Blaze models, globally. The Blaze package applies…
Bike prices are rising, and it’s not just because of Brexit…
Will bikes cost more after Brexit? We put that question to a dozen brands at the start of January and the resounding answer was neither yes nor no.
More moreness with new high-pivot Forbidden Dreadnought
New enduro-slash-bike-park Forbidden Dreadnought is a 154mm high-pivot idler bike that apparently fears no climb, nor any descent. Let's check it out...
Nukeproof Outland DriRelease Long Sleeve jersey review
The black and grey striped Nukeproof Outland jersey may have a hint of prison chic about it, but thankfully in terms of comfort it’s more five star hotel than damp,…
Vee Tire Co goes on the Attack with new enduro/DH tyres
Thai tyre brand, Vee Tire Co, has just launched a new aggressive tread aimed at DH and enduro racers, and it’s called the Attack HPL. HPL stands for Hard, Pack,…
Gawp at Danny MacAskill riding The Slabs: updated with behind-the-scenes footage
It's a riding video from Danny MacAskill. You know what to do. Typically impressive and inspiring. He's still not great a treading from a script mind...
Steve Peat confirms autobiography in the works
The most celebrated British downhill racer is turning his inspiring story into a book. Steve Peat might have retired from professional downhill racing in 2016, but he remains deeply involved…
MBR March 2021
MBR March 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…
Heat any grips you like
Thickly padded riding gloves are a given for winter riding. But the issue is that more glove material means less lever dexterity and trail feedback through the grips. For mountain…
Win a day’s riding with one or more of the UK Canyon CLLCTV
Introducing the new range of Canyon EMTB’s, fitted with the Shimano EP8 drive. Now you can power:ON all day long!
Canyon’s e-bike version of big-hitting Torque: 175mm travel, Shimano EP8 and a thirst for gravity
The Canyon Torque:ON is their latest e-bike, a pedal assisted version of the big-hitting Torque, a machine we’ve loved since its launch four years ago.
Auto inflation wheelset is real
Tyres are probably the single most important feature on your mountain bike. From casings sizes, to tread patterns and compounds, your choice of tyre makes an enormous influence to how…