MBR staff and contributors choose a few of the things that they would like to find under their Christmas trees come December 25th.
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Xmas gifts made for mountain bikers
Looking to treat the trail addict in your life this Christmas? We’ve got a host of gadgets and accessories that are too tempting to entrust to Santa
Specialized Power Comp Mimic saddle review
Specialized boasted on the launch of the Mimic that ‘your vagina will thank you’ and, from where I’m sitting it was absolutely right. A great combination of aesthetics, durability, price…
Mucky Nutz MugGuard mudguard review
The MugGuard from Mucky Nutz is a front guard that fits underneath and attaches to the fork brace using regular zip ties or QR Velcro straps. The latter are supplied…
RRP ProGuard Max mudguard review
The ProGuard from RRP is a rigid polypropylene guard that comes in two sizes – standard and maximum.
Pivot Mach 6 redesigned but remains 27.5″
Pivot has retained the agile 27.5” wheel standard for its 2021 Mach 6, but nearly everything else has been updated. The American brand believes that its market for long-travel 27.5”…
Knolly’s Chilcotin finally adds big wheels
Knoll has finally modernised its Chilcotin, creating two potent new enduro bikes. The Canadian boutique brand now offers the Chilcotin with 29” wheels, a significant upgrade from the previous version’s…
Specialized has made a £999 carbon balance bike
If your toddler has bike envy, Specialized has the answer. What started as a very unlikely set of sketches has matured into a radically light balance bike. Someone at the…
Cane Creek’s new gold standard DB
Cane Creek was a pioneer of twin tube damper design for mountain bike rear suspension. The American component brand launched its original double barrel (DB) shock way back in 2005…
ION 3-layer Traze Amp short review
If you want to continue enjoying your riding you need good waterproof kit like this ION 3-Layer Traze Amp short from German brand Ion.
100% Altec helmet review
100% makes a range of full-face headwear but also this open face, called the 100% Altec helmet.
Topeak Tubi 18 review
Topeak has just launched a range of multi-tools designed for maintaining and repairing tubeless tyres and the Topeak Tubi 18 is the mid-level model.
Ryder Innovation Nutcracker review
The Ryder Innovation Nutcracker is a tiny little tool with three functions.
Lezyne Torque Drive review
The Lezyne Torque Drive is a mini torque wrench that comes with a removable handle and integrated magnet to hold the bits in place.
Sun Ringle Duroc 37 Pro wheels review
These new Sun Ringle Duroc 37 Pro wheels use the brand’s proven Düroc rim mated to all-new Super Bubba hubs.
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Past month in MTB tech brings us a TLD winter clobber, very Specialized rubber, foaming Peaty, small Scouts, rubber pedals, red helmets, yellow glasses and more...
Where do women stand in MTB now?
Shoulder to shoulder? As valued equals enjoying postive experiences or sidelined extras on the end of male chauvinism? Julia Hobson investigates.
Transition Spur X01 review
Transition Spur joins the downcountry mountain bike wave. Sporting modest amounts of suspension travel but not shying away from aggressive geometry.
Evil Following V3 GX Eagle review
Third-generation Evil Following includes a jutting jawline that’s sharper-edged, a seat tube brace for improved standover clearance and internal cabling.
Lifeline Pavo Motion 900 light review
The official retail price for the Lifeline Pavo Motion 900 is £79.99, but it sells online at £59.99, so it looks like this is the real world price.