The TRP G-Spec Quadiem huge lever and chunky caliper gives off as strong sense they're built to take some serious abuse and dish out some big forces.
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Shimano XT M8020 disc brake review
All the action with the Shimano XT M8020 disc brake is at the caliper; four ceramic pistons which Shimano claims a boost in power and heat dissipation.
Magura MT Trail Sport disc brake review
For £188 you get a full set of Magura MT Trail Sport brakes complete with stainless steel rotors (£25) and adapters (£8.50).
Hope Tech 3 E4 disc brake review
At £175 per end, the Hope Tech 3 E4 undercuts quite a few of the top end brakes but you will still need to add £45 for the two-piece floating
SRAM Level disc brake review
Sitting at the cheaper end of the SRAM range, the SRAM Level is another brake you'll find equipped on many lower priced mountain bikes.
3 yoga poses to help you recover after a ride
Three of the best ways to get your body into a parasympathetic state Using these three yoga poses puts your body in a state for optimal repair and recovery.
Best of British: Cotic Cycles
We head to the Peak District and Cotic Cycles to start a new series in attempt to find out what makes British bikes so good.
Welsh Government proposals will allow cycling on many footpaths
Welsh Government proposals will allow cycling and horse riding on many footpaths. Move welcomed by Cycling UK which says will benefit rural economy.
Dirty Deals: Oakleys, Bossnuts, Giro helmets 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.
FIM motorcycling federation is putting on e-bike races and the UCI is not happy about it
Is an e-bike still an e-bike when it's in a race organised by a motorcycling federation? The FIM and UCI are battling in out for the future of e-bike racing.
Welsh Government announces proposals to change access rights for mountain bikers
The Welsh Government yesterday announced proposals to change access rights for mountain bikers, cyclists and horse riders on public rights of way in Wales.
Details of next year’s RockShox Lyrik, Pike, SID and Boxxer forks
RockShox new signature series range: SID, Pike, Lyrik and BoXXer forks, Deluxe, Super Deluxe and Super Deluxe Coil shocks, and the Reverb dropper post.
FSA Flowtron dropper post review
The FSA Flowtron is FSA’s second attempt at creating a reliable dropper post. This is a proper ground-up revamp with all new internals and a neat new lever.
Fork wars: here are 10 brands taking aim at the big guns
There are now 10 alternative suspension brands vying for your money. Here's a look at features and functionality and what makes them worth considering.
Forbidden Druid: first ride review
High pivot idler designs like the Forbidden Druid are nothing new - DH bikes have flirted with them - what is relatively new is seeing one on a trail bike.
MBR May 2019
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Downhill riders don’t look like they are enjoying themselves, say scientists
Do downhill riders hide their thrills? Why do their emotions seem to go downhill just as fast as they do? A new case study has some answers.
Scott Spark 940 review
The alloy Scott Spark 940 shares an almost identical frame design to the RC version but tweaks to the geometry and tubing really boost its trail confidence.
Do wide rims roll faster?
XC riders and roadies think so but now science has a definitive answer. Do wider stance rims lower your rolling resistance?
Clarks Clout1 disc brake review
Yep, you’re not reading that wrong – the Clarks Clout1 disc brake is indeed £25 per wheel. And that includes a stainless-steel rotor.