Strava continues to grow and mature into the most influential digital riding app. The Californian company has collated the bulk of its user statistics for 2020 and identified trends. With…
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Canyon’s Strive shifts up a gear with new spec
Canyon has updated the specification and colourways for its shape-shifting enduro bike. The German brand’s Strive now offers an array of classic colourways with red on white, X-ray green on…
Showers Pass Crosspoint Waterproof Socks review
Showers Pass Crosspoint are excellent waterproof socks that keep your feet warm and dry without feeling like you're wearing plastic bags on your feet.
Gore Bike Wear Gore-Tex Paclite jacket review
Gore Bike Wear Gore-Tex Paclite jacket is made from branded Paclite fabric, which is incredibly lightweight breathable fabric that’s also fully waterproof.
Crankbrothers match Mallets and Stamps with new shoes
Crankbrothers has expanded its mountain bike product range to include shoes. The American brand, best known for pedals, has delivered three new mountain bike shoes to the market, just in…
Dirty Deals: do we need to mention the C word?
Dirty Deals returns just in time to save your Christmas! Here are a dirty dozen dirty deals to spoil yourself duting the imminent over eating and heavy drinking season.
Lazer’s Jackal plays nice with goggles
For riders seeking a helmet with extended coverage and the MIPS liner, Lazer has a new option in its portfolio. The Belgian helmet brand has added a Jackal MIPS, designed…
Santa Cruz Nomad CC X01 RSV (2021) first ride review
Mild facelift for the iconic Santa Cruz Nomad. Subtle re-profiling of the head tube and BB area with crisp edges and sharp creases.
Mezzer Expert is a budget friendly enduro fork
The suspension division of Hayes has a new value enduro fork offering. Manitou has now added the Mezzer Expert to its fork range, complimenting the exiting Pro specification. The two…
Commencal Meta Power TR e-bike: 140/150mm plus Shimano EP8 motor
The Commencal Meta Power TR shows that a bit less suspension could be ideal for most e-bike trail riding adventures. It looks good doing it, too.
Whyte E-160 RS V1 (2021) review
Building on the success of the E-150, Whyte have launched new Whyte E-160, and it's even more capable. Bosch Gen 4 motor and Fox 38 fork lead the charge.
Specialized Turbo Levo Alloy Comp (2021) review
The Specialized Turbo Levo Alloy can be considered the most successful electric mountain bike to date. There are thousands of them pounding the trails.
Merida eOne-Sixty 8000 review
The new Shimano EP8 e-bike motor has just hit the market and the new Merida eOne-Sixty 8000 is the first e-bike to get it.
Carbon transformation for Marin’s Alpine Trail
If you are a follower of Marin and believe in the kinematics of its MultiTrac rear suspension platform, your favourite enduro bike is now even better. A carbon frame option…
Cube Stereo Hybrid 160 HPC review
Dressed in top-of-the-range Fox Factory suspension with Kashima coating there’s no quibbling with the spec of the Cube Stereo Hybrid 160 HPC.
Will government’s proposed bill erode access to countryside for millions?
Get off my land! Government bill seeks to thwart unauthorised traveller camps by making trespass a criminal offence but what does mean for rights of way?
Warner back on British flats
The man who knows a great deal more than most, about riding and racing flat pedals has now partnered with Pembree, as an ambassador.
Be your own Shuttle with this new Pivot
Pivot has upgraded its Shuttle e-bike with the latest Shimano mid-drive motor technology and Fox suspension bits. For those mountain bikers who appreciate the ride quality of Dave Weagle’s rear…
MBR January 2021
Want the latest MBR delivered to your door every month? Check out our latest subscription offer, or try MBR’s digital editions on iPad, Android, Kindle and more… The latest issue of MBR is…
Evil Offering more with its latest 140mm 29er
Evil has updated its Offering with a revised frame design and better geometry. The Seattle bike company, known for is boutique design logic and adherence to progressive geometry, has made…