Slender steel tubing gives the Norco Torrent S2 a distinctly retro look. But make no mistake; this is a thoroughly modern 29er trail hardtail.
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Get fit for mountain biking: the press-up (or push-up)
The press-up is an exercise that’s stood the test of time. It targets muscles you need to hold a confident riding position, and improves overall stability.
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Here’s what we’re excited about this month: not-a-GoPro, something that STFU, flipping jackets, impressive choppers and more…
MBR February 2020
Want the latest MBR delivered to your door every month? Check out our latest subscription offer, or try MBR’s digital editions on iPad, Android, Kindle and more… The latest issue of MBR is…
New Year Dirty Deals: cheap big cassettes, VooDoo Bizangos, Burgtec flats and much more!
January sales used to be all the rage back in the day didn't they? Well, they still exist even in this age of Black November Cyber online discount dealing.
Nine-year-old Harry Schofield is two-wheel prodigy; now YT has built him a custom Jeffsy
Harry has ridden bikes handed down to him from siblings, or pieced together from parts. Now YT has built a custom bike to replace his trusty hardtail.
Are your brake levers too far out? Take this test
The problem with brake levers is they’re designed around average sizes and come pre-set position. Tune in your reach to upgrade your control.
Elan Valley now has a whopping great pump track alongside miles of classic trails
Rhayader wants to be the UK’s premier mountain biking hub, and its just taken one giant stride in that direction by opening Pump Track Wales (PTW).
Cyber attack on Canyon Bicyles
Shortly before the turn of the year, Canyon became the target of a massive criminal cyber attack. The attack has been identified and stopped.
Get fit for mountain biking: four fundamental training principles
We cover the fundamental training principles. All of the exercises we feature will be scalable and we’ll have technique videos for each exercise.
Get fit for mountain biking: what gym equipment do I need?
Let your bike know who's the boss this year with the help of our tailor-made strength sessions. Here's some gym equipment suggestions.
Hope finally producing Shimano Microspline compatible hubs and wheelsets
With the start of the new year Hope Technology are now start selling Shimano Microspline compatible freehubs for hubs and complete wheelsets.
Specialized Fuse Expert 29 review
The new Specialized Fuse Expert 29 lends a lightweight alloy frame with 29in wheels and a 130mm fork. Ther most aggro trail hardtail.
Five reasons to switch your lead foot
Stand up on the pedals and which foot do you lead with? Switch up your stance to go faster, ride safer and feel better.
Our top five winter routes to do in 2020
Don't let winter put you off the big stuff; pack right, check the weather and head for the mountains, says Sim Mainey.
My best trail, as chosen by MTB photographer Andy McCandlish
Mountain biking’s movers and shakers select their favourite places to ride. Here’s one such trail chosen by photographer and videographer Andy McCandlish.
Top 10 mbr stories of the year
It’s very nearly 2020 so now is a good time to trawl through the stats to see what were the most popular mbr news stories of 2019.
The best mountain bikes of the last 10 years
As we ended the 2010s, the time was right to reflect on a decade of mountain bike development. Here were our favourite mountain bikes of those 10 years-ish.
The best bike vids of 2019 – plus the best bike film of the decade
It's the end of 2019. The time for reflection (and skiving work) is upon us. Spend some quality time watching some truly excellent MTB videos.
Santa Cruz Hightower CC review
Does the new Santa Cruz Hightower version have the same significance, or will it simply languish in the shadow of the Santa Cruz Megatower?