Quick peek at Privateer E-161 ebike. More information on geometry, kinematics, build specs, and release date will be made available in the coming months.
Mountain Bike Rider
Shimano EP8 motor first ride: quieter, lighter, smaller and more powerful
Shimano EP8 has sufficient power, a refined engagement, improved software and a really quiet operation, all wrapped up in a lightweight, compact package.
Whyte G-170C Works 29 V2 review
The Whyte G-170C Works 29 V2 is the latest in a line of UK-designed gravity enduro bikes that have evolved from 27.5in wheels.
Nukeproof Mega 290C Factory review
The new Nukeproof Mega 290C Factory is part of range that gets a travel boost, carbon models and Sam Hill-honed geometry.
The best things we’ve seen this week
£2k trail bike 29ers, high top Five Tens, classic Konas, sneaky pics of a new Nukeproof enduro bikes, trail dogs and plenty more to see Friday off into the weekend.
Specialized Enduro Elite review: fast as hell
Sharing several strands of DNA with Demo 29 downhill bike, the latest Specialized Enduro Elite is a major departure from the X-frame design of old.
Five Ten Trail Cross LT shoe review
The new Five Ten Trail Cross flat pedal shoe is available in the (LT) low version here and a more protective (Mid) ankle boot.
Why you need to look beyond the geometry charts
To wrap up our series on geometry, we're going to explain why you shouldn’t rely on the manufacturers to get it right, and how to gather your own data.
New Carbonjack 29 could be the Antidote to all those indentikit designs
Antidote is still making these frames themselves, by hand in Poland, and has just introduced the big wheel version: the Antidote Carbonjack 29.
Dirty Deals: bum bags, disc pads, waterproof shorts and more!
It's Monday, so it must be time for this week's Dirty Deals! Bum bags, jackets, disc pads, chain tools, waterproof shorts, torque wrenches, waterproof gloves, lights...
Best Universities for mountain biking (and routes to ride while you’re there)
University life isn’t all about sweating the books, here’s our favourite universities for mountain biking too.
“Perhaps you could find some women and put them in your magazine”
This month's Star Letter wonders just where exactly all the women mountain bikers are in MBR magazine?
Five routes to take social distancing to new heights
These are our pick of the top tive routes to take social distancing to new heights. Go big, it’s worth it.
Mondraker’s new Podium hardtail claims to be the lightest frame in the world
The XC weight wars are intensifying, with Mondraker becoming the latest brand to step off the scales and claim the title of lightest production mountain bike frame currently on sale.…
BikeYoke goes long with 213mm dropper post and new Triggy Alpha remote
Edging the OneUp dropper by just a few millimetres, the new BikeYoke Revive 213 takes dropper posts to new heights. It’s a useful addition to the BikeYoke range for people…
MBR September 2020
MBR September 2020
Canyon Exceed Team CFR: first ride review
With a single-minded focus on success, Canyon’s new Exceed hardtail is aimed at vanquishing long-distance stage races, such as the Cape Epic, and blitzing short-course XC sprints. Need to know…
Dan Atherton talks about the reopening of Dyfi Bike Park
We grab some time with the man with the plan. And the spades, mattocks and mini-diggers - Dan Atherton talks about reopening Dyfi Bike Park.
Intense Cycles and Saddleback part ways
Intense moves to centralised European sales and distribution base in Barcelona.
Dirty Deals: Oakley Radars, SunRace cassettes, pink Five Tens and more!
Much like last week's A-Level results, the prices on these deals have been revised and lowered. And you don't have to go into clearing for this lot.