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.
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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.
Fabric Scoop Radius Elite saddle review
The Fabric Scoop is tough, affordable and a near perfect product
Dirty Deals: Magic Marys, Oakleys, Pikes and much more!
These Dirty Deals are either specific products that we’ve ridden and rated, or at the very least are brands we’re familiar with and rate highly.
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Here’s what we’re excited about this month: toolkits, tyre checkers, pink sprayers, flat shoes, black socks, big chians, blue lids, rasta saddles and more...
New Cannondale ebikes: the redesigned Moterra and the all-new Habit NEO
Cannondale release Moterra and Habit NEO, two all-new ebikes "crafted to bring exceptional handling and serious capability to every kind of trail."
Swinduro Demo Day in association with MBR
7th-8th September | Swinley Forest, Berkshire | Swinduro Demo Days in association with MBR