The 7iDP Project Lite pads are a lighter, more minimal version of the popular 7iDP Project knee. The thin design is more of a ‘compression sock’ for knees.
Mountain Bike Rider
Topeak Survival Gear Box review
Everything often gets covered in crap when mountain biking, so Topeak’s Gear Box wins by stashing 23 tools inside to keep them clean and dry.
Acros Block Lock headset review
Acros Block Lock is a headset with a feature to restrict the turning circle. It's just the top part of the headset, which reduces fitting costs and expense.
Specialized Hillbilly BLCK DMND tyre review
Specialized Hillbilly BLCK DMND is not a lightweight tyre. Fit this tyre to a trail bike and it’s draggy uphill and slow to accelerate.
Joystick Binary stem review
Joystick Binary stem looks pretty similar to many stems of this type on the market but has a couple of feature that make it stand out from the crowd.
Joystick 8-Bit Alloy handlebar review
Joystick 8-Bit Alloy handlebar has been thrust into the limelight as it just so happens to be the handlebar of choice of none other than Loic Bruni.
Smith Flywheel glasses review
Yes, £115 is a lot to pay for glasses that you can’t change the lens but the optical quality and protection of Smith Flywheel are the best I’ve used.
Pivot Shuttle Team first ride review
First ride review of the new Pivot Shuttle Team e-bike. Pivot reworks its Shuttle e-bike with more travel, lighter weight and a (slightly) lower price.
Chris Akrigg’s favourite photo
Where: Abandoned dog food factory, Yorkshire. Who: Chris Akrigg. When: February 2008. Photo: Victor Lucas.
Giant Stance 2 review
It’s been three years since we last tested the Giant Stance and a lot has changed in that time. For starters, the price has shot up by £400.
100% Fortis Knee Guard review
The 100% Fortis Knee Guard is unusual — it’s no slip-on, instead you wrap two big Velcro straps all the way round the back of your thigh and calf.
Niner RIP 9 RDO 27.5 4-Star first ride
Built around twin-link suspension the Niner RIP 9 RDO 27.5 pumps out 140mm travel. Its Ribcage construction and shorter seat tube accommodate long droppers.
Burgtec Bartender Pro grip review
This is a Greg Minnaar signature version of the Burgtec Bartender grip and the ‘Pro’ features include a custom ribbed surface pattern, soft 25A rubber and the great man’s signature…
Ergon SMD2 Comp saddle review
Although Ergon SMD2 was developed for DH (‘it’s rarely used for sitting’), don’t take that as a given because it's a really good trail bike saddle.
Troy Lee Stage helmet review
It's called the Troy Lee Stage helmet and boasts Troy Lee's typically slick styling and aspirational image, it certainly turned heads when it was released.
Physical and mental hacks to help you up the pace whatever the trail
For this guide we switch from the specific to the general, with advice on the physical and mental hacks to help you up the pace whatever the trail.
And they wonder why erosion takes place and we get conflicts on the trails with other users
This month's star letter ponders why Trails For Wales has taken so long to happen?
Transition Sentinel Carbon GX: first ride
The full carbon Transition Sentinel frame looks super slick, and ticks just about every box in the ‘modern geometry’ checklist.
MBR August 2019
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Whyte step into e-bikes with the new Whyte E-150 RS
The new Whyte E-150 is part of a range of e-bikes from Whyte for 2020. It's a 150mm travel trail e-mountain bike with alloy frame and £5,250 price tag.