A backpack is heavy, gets in the way and often means you’ll get a sweaty back. On a short, two-hour ride do you really need all that? We don’t think…
Mountain Bike Rider
How to change your mountain bike’s geometry
We've shown how your bike’s geometry influences things, now we look at how you can manipulate components and settings to improve your shape on the bike.
Giant Trance X Advanced Pro 29 0 first ride review
The recently revived Trance X 29 family expands to include two Giant Trance X Advanced carbon options, with entry-level Pro 29 1 at £4999.
SDG Thrice grip review
SDG Thrice grip is comfortable, light in weight and offers good value, plus it comes in a load more colours, which brightens anyone's day.
Burgtec Enduro MK3 stem review
Burgtec Enduro Mk3 stem split-front clamp makes it fiddly to line up and install bars (we prefer gapless clamps), but you will only have to do it once!
Spank Oozy 220 saddle review
New Spank Oozy 220 saddle uses a co-moulded construction pioneered by Fabric and adopted by several saddles including the test-winning SDG Bel Air 3.0.
Race Face Atlas handlebar review
The Race Face Atlas handlebar is made from 7075-series aluminium, which is a super strong alloy with a high fatigue life.
MBR October 2020
MBR October 2020
Size matters: why we’re all riding bikes that are too small
Chris Porter explains why he thinks mountain bike designers are getting it all wrong
Intense Primer Expert can be yours for £3499
Details of the 2021 Intense Primer Expert carbon trail bike. New specs, nicer colourways and keener price points than previous years.
Ride Concepts Transition shoe review
Ride Concepts Transition clip-in shoe, we’ve yet to experience a shoe that gives more of a sense of protection this side of a steel toe-cap boot.
Enve MTB Foundation AM30 Wheelset review
Though Enve MTB Foundation AM30 wheels are far from cheap, the lower price is within reach of a wider market, yet they are still handmade in Utah.
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Coiled Foxes, airy Foxes, Yankee lids, dirt sneakers, magnetic pedals, electric tyres, Firewall goggles and much, much more in this month's Hot Stuff.
NS Synonym TR 2 review
NS Synonym TR is one of the most down-country bikes in attitude. And that’s because, at its heart, it is a hopped-up cross-country race bike.
Marin Rift Zone Carbon 2 review
Geometry and sizing is consistent across the Marin Rift Zone range, so the fit is going to be identical, right down to the stubby 35mm stem.
Giant Trance Advanced Pro 29 2 review
When the Giant Trance Advanced 29 was launched back in 2018, it was one of the first brands to promote the idea of doing more with less.
Moustache Samedi 27 Weekend is the BMW GS of e-bikes
With a rack, mudguard, built-in navigation and 1125Wh of battery power, this new model from French brand Moustache is made to take the long way down.
Yeti ARC T1: first ride review
With its latest hardtail - the Yeti ARC T1 - this iconic brand reimagines one of its retro classics for the modern era. If only the pricing was retro too...
Dirty Deals: Shimano spuds, Foxy pumps, spiral droppers and more!
Say what now? All you need know is that there are a magnificant seven bargains on this page. Go get your scroll on!
Low stack height Nukeproof Horizon saddle offers 8mm more standover
Developed in conjunction with the Nukeproof enduro race team of Sam Hill et al, the new Nukeproof Horizon saddle has plenty of neat ideas.