Last week brought you news of a potential ransomware attack on Garmin's online services. Here's the latest info from Garmin themselves.
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Fabric FunGuy Grip review
Fabric has a couple of grips with names that reference the humble mushroom: the Fabric Magic, and this, the new Fabric FunGuy.
SKS Airstep Foot Pump review
Mention the words ‘foot pump’ and I’m guessing it’ll conjure up visions of a rattly, sprung-loaded contraption that was always falling over or walking along the pavement as you tried…
Torq Explore Flapjack review
This Explore range of Torq flapjacks has had me hooked since it first appeared in my local bike shop. Of the five flavours, Organic Carrot Cake’s my pick, but all…
Race Face Stash Quick Rip 1.5L Bag review
Race Face Stash Quick Rip 1.5L is a small bum bag for short rides. It can carry a single water bottle which slots into a neoprene pocket in the centre.
Birzman Maha Grand Push & Twist V Floor Pump review
Yes, the Birzman Maha Grand Push and Twist V is a road bike floor pump but it can charge Airshot-style tubeless tanks in half the time and effort.
Bontrager Rally shoe review
My rides are split between flat and clip-in pedals, and Bontrager Rally shoe has quickly become my favourite clipless footwear, overtaking the Giro Chamber.
Troy Lee Designs SE Ultra glove review
The first thing you’re going to notice about Troy Lee Designs SE Ultra gloves is the price. £38 for a pair of lightweight riding gloves is at the upper end.
Crank Brothers Synthesis Enduro Alloy wheelset review
Crank Brothers Synthesis Enduro Alloy wheels target a vertically softer front, to better track the ground, and a rear that transfers rider power and inputs.
MTB history lesson: how DH racing technique has changed since the 90s
Taking a look at how mountain bike technique has evolved over decades, from the sat-down pedalling style of the 90s to the stable upper body of today.
Dirty Deals: facemasks, mud tyres, helmets and more!
Welcome to this week's best bike bargains on the web. We have facemasks, dropper posts, wheels, helmets, magnetic bottles, mud tyres and oil slicks.
Merida One-Twenty RC 9.9000 first ride review
The Merida One-Twenty RC is a short-travel trail bike, with an emphasis on marathon XC racing. Full carbon chassis, carbon wheels and cockpit.
Yes training sucks but the overall gain is worth it
Why train? You’ll ride faster, for longer, and have more fun, we guarantee it... and it starts with as little as two hours a week
The best things we’ve seen this week
New series where we bring you up to speed with all the week's best bits of mountain bike tittle-tattle. Friday afternoons just got that little bit easier.
Garmin Connect hacked and held hostage to ransomware?
Garmin Connect app has been offline since yesterday and there are various tech news sites reporting that the reason is a ransomware hacking attack.
New Orbea Alma comes with an optional rigid fork
With the Orbea Alma the company has redesigned its XC race whippet with a new frame, new graphic options, and – if you're hard enough – a rigid fork.
Details of new YT Capra Elite and YT Decoy Elite
Following on the 'Shred' coil-sprung versions of the Capra and Decoy, YT have just revealed details of high-end air-sprung 'Elite' versions them too.
MBR August 2020
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Voodoo Canzo review
Voodoo has three full suspension bikes. The Munster at £850, the Voodoo Canzo at £1,000 and the Zobop at £1,250. All three use the same 130mm alloy frame.
Calibre Bossnut review
Since its introduction in 2015, the Calibre Bossnut has been the entry-level full-suspension bike by which all others are measured.