The Blackburn Core is a minipump aimed at the off-road market. With a wider barrel and flexible hose, it is well suited to pumping modern MTB tyres.
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The best of Arrivals: the Top 10 components
It’s Valentine’s Day, so let’s have a romantic look at the most beautiful of bike stuff. We’ve been featuring a lot of new kit in Arrivals over the last few…
Does swapping out tyres make our bike tests unfair?
This month’s Star Letter writer thinks that our practice of putting the same tyres on all test bikes is a bit unfair. Here's why we do it.
661 Comp glove review
With a single layer, synthetic leather palm and thin, mesh like back, the 661 Comp is a minimal glove for riders who prefer wearing practically nothing.
Dirtlej Trailscout Half and Half short review
The Dirtlej Trailscout Half and Half short is perfect for use when trails are wet and muddy. Waterproof at the rear, comfortable and stretchy at the front.
WTB Volt Pro saddle review
The Volt is a saddle we rated very highly in the lower Race version when tested last year. This is the higher specced WTB Volt Pro version and whilst it…
Muc-Off’s Filth Filter is next level bucket bling
The new Muc-Off Dirt Bucket features a new Filth Filter that traps dirt at the bottom of the bucket, thus preventing sponge contamination.
Dirty Deals: Yari forks, chains, bumbags and much more!
It's Valentine's week so treat the one you love most (ie. your bike) to some shiny new bits and bobs. It'll repay you in spades, guaranteed.
Dalby Forest MBR Demo Day 2018
Tickets for the Dalby Forest MBR Demo Day are now on sale
Tomas Slavik’s winning POV from Valparaiso urban DH
Baffling in the sense of "how on Earth can you stay that composed whilst riding such madness?!" It's even more impressive than his victory.
XSHIFTER wireless drivetrain now adds voice control to your shifting
The wireless conversion kit makers have added voice controlled shifting to their XSHIFTER project that first launched via Kickstarter.
Race Face Grippler grip review
The Race Face Grippler is a low profile handlebar grip available in two different diameters, along with a huge range of colour options.
Are bar ends coming back?
Cane Creek recently reissued their Ergo Control bar ends and apparently the orders have been flying in. Which begs the question - why?
No one crashes like Nicholi Rogatkin, here’s his top 10 crash reel
"I’ve had some absurd crashes–ones that I should have gotten really injured on - possibly died on - but somehow I’ve gotten up from every single one."
YT unveils two new Capras, including a 170mm travel 29er
While the name remains the same, everything about the design of the new 2018 YT Industries Capra has changed, even the YT logo gets a refresh.
MBR March 2018
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Down tools! Semenuk’s new edit is here
How is such a lanky rider so stylish and graceful on a mountain bike? Once again Semenuk defies logic and gives us a film called 'Inertia'.
Arrivals: this week’s new stuff in for review
A bumper drop from Endura to keep us warm and covered on the trails plus some reasonably priced droppers and a 11-50t cassette for 11 speeders.
Belfast council debating a ban on mountain biking in Cave Hill Country Park
Belfast council's People and Communities Committee are today debating whether they are going to ban mountain biking in Cave Hill Country Park.
Endura MT500 Spray Trouser II review
The Endura MT500 Spray Trouser II is a stretchy, tapered, tough riding pant designed for colder weather. Secure, breathable, comfortable and durable.