The Pearl Izumi X-Alp Launch ll seems unfeasibly light and soft for a shoe designed around trail and enduro riding but performance is not compromised.
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SCOTT Spur sunglasses review
Your choice of eyewear needs to be based on both protection and looks. Fortunately these bases are covered with the Scott Spur.
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…
Drop everything: new video from Brandon Semenuk
A new video from Brandon Semenuk has landed. If you're still reading this - and not just immediately watching the clip - well done.
Diamondback Sync 4.0 (2017) review
The Diamondback Sync is the latest addition to their range of alloy hardtails. With prices starting at £375 the bikes are targeted squarely at new riders.
Details of the 2018 Fox DPX2 rear shock
As the name suggests, the Fox DPX2 is a combination of Fox's cross-country DPS technology with their X2 enduro and downhill technology.
How come a 29er didn’t win at Leogang?
Three disadvantages: lack of rough stuff on the track, slower on the super fast sections, and less drive on landing slopes. And Gwin is amazing.
Specialized Stumpjumper 2017 range explained
The Specialized Stumpjumper range has great trail bikes in each of the main wheel sizes. We explain the differences and which one is best for you.
Dirty Deals for Dads: Father’s Day gift ideas
It's Father's Day this coming Sunday - June 18th - so get the Old Man something he'll appreciate. 15 great ideas here.
BikePark Wales charging extra £7 to take e-bikes on the trails
BikePark Wales have become the first and - as far we know - only bike park or trail centre to start charging more for e-bikes.
World Cup DH racers to ride hardtails in protest at dull Leogang track?
There are rumours circulating that some cheeky World Cup downhill racers will go for a coordinated practice run down the controversial Leogang course.
Öhlins unveil 27.5 air fork and coil sprung 29er fork
Details of the new Öhlins 27.5 fork and the new coil sprung 29er fork. And there's also new lighter weight coils for rear shocks coming.
Claudio on a 29er for preview of controversial Leogang track
Yep, it's Claudio o'clock again. This time we see the Swiss Legend on a big wheel Scot Gambler 29 trying to chase down Marcelo Gutierrez.
Transition Smuggler 4 (2017) review
There's nothing logical but something magical about the Transition Smuggler. On paper it shouldn't really work. On dirt it's a different story.
Watch Rachel Atherton popping her shoulder back in
Latest Atherton Diaries vlog contains footage of Rachel dislocating and then relocating her shoulder. Skip to the 11m 30s mark.
Mountain biker dies after breaking leg at Hamsterley
34 year old Richard Jennings died five days after a fall on a steep descent at Hamsterley Forest that saw him break his leg and wrist.
Two new flat pedals from OneUp Components
Two new pedals from OneUp. One is a 12mm-thin aluminium flat pedal and the other is a 18mm-thick composite plastic pedal.
Arrivals: this week’s new stuff in for review
The shiniest goodies showcased for your delectation. Our weekly sneak peak at the exciting new products that have arrived at MBR HQ.
BMC Trailfox AMP 01 LTD first ride
Two years in development, the BMC Trailfox AMP ebike is finally ready. A showstopper at Eurobike the Trailfox AMP is powered up and ready to shred.
7 unanswered questions from Fort William
It's not just the endless hand-wringing over wheel size that people are debating. There was loads of other controversial stuff from Ft Bill.