We took a spin on a sample of 2018 e-MTBs in the mountains of Italy to see where the market is heading, and discovered some big differences in performance.
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Dirty Deals: shiny hardware special
We’ve got no clothes on for this week’s edition of Dirty Deals. Never fear, we aren’t naked. We’ve just decided to focus of hardware. Checkitout… Pro Koryak dropper – £199.99…
Specialized Rockhopper Comp
The Specialized Rockhopper is a name dripping in MTB history. There are not many other bikes boasting a heritage spanning over four decades. For many of us, the Rockhopper was…
KTM Scarp Elite 22S XT
The KTM Scarp Elite is one of the company’s 14-model XC race bike range. Sitting third from the bottom, the Elite stands out for being one of only two bikes…
Source Hipster Hydration Belt review
The Source Hipster belt stands out from the bumbag fannypack crowd by having additional shoulder straps and an unusual reservoir design.
How to fit a suspension fork
Ensure a perfectly cut and fitted fork with our step-by-step guide on how to fit a suspension fork to your mountain bike.
Arrivals: this week’s new stuff in for review
For those of you who can’t wait until the reviews come out in the magazine or go up online, here’s another in our new series of pre-emptive peeks into recent…
Lapierre expands its Overvolt e-bike roster for 2018
It’s the new kids on the block that we’re interested in here though. The four new bikes are evenly split between Bosch and Shimano motors, and all come under Lapierre’s…
Forme Lathkill Ltd (2017) first ride
Flattering and instilling rider confidence isn’t a trait all trail bikes manage, so the Forme Lathkill LTD deserves props for delivering the fundamentals.
Specialized 2FO 2.0 shoes, could these be the 5:10 beaters?
If you have ever ridden clipped-in you will probably know that Specialized make some of the comfiest and best performing shoes within that market. Making a shoe for flat pedal…
How to remove your rear shock
Servicing your suspension? Fitting offset bushings? Here's how to remove your rear shock without doing any damage.
The ultimate Scottish mountain biking roadtrip
Escape the urban rat-race with our ultimate Scottish mountain biking roadtrip: where to ride, what to eat and which single malt to sip.
Watch: An extra special Claudio track preview at the Stevie Smith memorial bike park
Claudio and Mark Wallace honour Stevie Smith with a hilarious run down the soon-to-be opened Stevie Smith bike parl
2017 MTB events that aren’t sold out yet
There’s slim pickings out there if you want to ride the best mountain bike events – most tickets have been snapped up already. So we’ve scoured the country for late-summer…
Burgtec WR Carbon Enduro handlebar review
In terms of width and stiffness the Burgtec WR Carbon Enduro handlebar is bang up to date. A great addition to a longer travel trail or all mountain bike.
Steels and Big Wheels! Introducing the new Charge Cooker 2018
Where better to bring into the light the all-new Cooker hardtail than on a windswept and wet Isle of Arran
MBR August 2017
The August issue of MBR is out now, packed full of inspiring ideas and route maps to help you find new places to ride. Here’s what you’ll find inside.…
Arrivals: this week’s new stuff in for review
For those of you who can’t wait until the reviews come out in the magazine or go up online, here’s another in our new series of pre-emptive peeks into recent…
Cube Stereo Hybrid 160 HPA SL 500 (2017) first ride
With the 2017 Cube Stereo Hybrid 160 HPA SL 500 the ultimate power-assisted enduro rig is no longer just an electric dream.
Top five Yorkshire mountain bike routes: free GPS downloads
Cracking singletrack and out-there adventure riding. Yorkshire mountain bike routes in The Dales, the South Pennines, the Peak District and West Yorkshire.