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Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Past month in MTB tech brings us a new ebike motors, carbon cranks, tyres, shades, gloves, peanut butters, goggles, fat grips, instant porridge and Whoops!
Magic number for 2021 Scott Ransoms is 38
Scott has made its impressively efficient Ransom enduro bike even better by adding the latest 38mm stanchion single crown forks from Fox and Rockshox.
Michelin Comp 34 tyre review
The Michelin Comp 34 is one of two brand new downhill models tapping into their unrivalled heritage, designed for hard-pack and bike park terrain.
Race Face Traverse Women’s short review
The Traverse is made from a lighter weight polyester material than the Khyber and is definitely a summer-only short as there is not a lot of warmth.
Fidlock Twist Bottle and Bike Base review
Fidlock is a bottle and cage with a mechanical and magnetic attachment, that's available in 450, 590 and 600ml – the smallest fits into a tiny space.
Ergon SM E-Mountain Core Prime saddle review
If you spend a lot of time cruising trails on your e-bike, then Ergon SM E-Mountain saddle is amazingly comfortable and we'd recommend it.
Shimano ME5 SPD shoe review
Shimano ME5 SPD shoes are just that bit more comfortable with better fit than their rivals. This iteration is being discounted - more of a bargain!
Giro Ventana shoe review
Giro Ventana are really comfortable shoes that work brilliantly for all-day XC epics, through to sessioning super-techy enduro trails.
Pembree D2A pedals are 15mm thin and carbon neutral
Aluminium can be recycled and traced; Pembree is pushing the issue of sustainable flat pedals, with its new Pembree D2A range.
The mullet strikes back in Maribor
In what might become the strangest DH World Cup season in history, two back-to-back rounds of racing in Slovenia have finally populated the points table, allowing contenders for the overall…
Specialized T9 compound tyres promise more grip and carcass damping
Specialized T9 heads up a range of new rubber compounds, to improve the grip properties of Specialized moutainbnike tyres.
Exposure Diablo MK12 light review
The Exposure Diablo MK12 is twice the price of some lights but it has the best head mount, it’s super powerful and has a usefully tight, focused beam.
Lupine Wilma R 7 light review
Yet again Lupine has made the best light for mountain biking; attention to detail, build quality and programmability really set the Lupine Wilma R 7 apart.
Specialized Turbo Kenevo Expert (2020) review
Specialized Turbo Kenevo Expert isn't just slapping on a 180mm-travel RockShox Boxxer fork and calling it a day though. It's a completely redesigned frame.
Semenuk does the impossible – again
The latest instalment in Brandon Semenuk’s Raw video series, once again showcases the Canadian’s outrageous riding talent, for all to enjoy.
MBR November 2020
MBR November 2020
Are any of Amazon’s best selling Prime Day cycling deals actually any good?
Looking at the top 100 cycling items and - using the deeply scientific method of "would we buy it?" - here's what we reckon are the best sellers that are…
Calling hardcore hardtail riders! Here’s the new Cotic BFe
Seven generations of evolution have delivered the latest Cotic BFe, with all the 27.5” hardtail goodness you’d expect. In two new colours.
Nukeproof Mega 290 Factory (2021): first ride review
Nukeproof updates its sucessful Mega race bike - revised geometry and extra sizes all with space for a bottle, but is the new Nukeproof Mega 290 better?