The Specialized Levo Carbon expands Spesh's eMTB range for 2018 to include three new carbon framed models. Reduced weight and increased stiffness.
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Specialized’s new sticky rubber Gripton tyres
New Specialized Gripton sticky rubber compound for its most popular tyres. Featuring in the Butcher, Slaughter, Purgatory and Ground Control.
5-minute tune up: RockShox Monarch shock
How to personalise your RockShox Monarch rear shock suspension: tailor the air-spring volume to your weight and riding style in four simple steps.
When to pump and when to pedal
Flat-out pedalling doesn’t always equal faster riding. Here’s how to go faster and expend less energy at the same time.
Quarq Shockwiz review
If you're confused by knobs and dials, or you’ve just bought a bike and want a short cut to ideal set-up, the Quarq Shockwiz makes a brilliant assistant.
Richie Schley’s super tech Dolomites descent is really quite something
It's not often you watch a mountain bike video of this duration. It's even rarer to watch one that's entirely POV. But this is Schleying the Dolomites.
Assos H Rallycargo S7 short review
The Assos H Rallycargo S7 is hands down the best XC baggy short I have ever ridden in. Supremely comfortable and stretch minimises pedalling restriction.
Brendog and friends sessioning Edinburgh’s Skelf pump track
En route to Fort William World Cup, the SCOTT-Velosolutions team - Brendog, Neethling, Wilkins and co - put the new Skelf pump track through its paces.
2018 Orbea Occam now in 27.5in or 29in or 27.5+
Pick from three different flavours of wheel size and two frame material with the Spanish brand revamped trail bike, the 2018 Orbea Occam.
Riding an eMTB to do things that a regular bike can’t do
Watch freeride legend Wade Simmons doing things on a Rocky Mountain Altitude Powerplay that he couldn't do on a regular bike.
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.
Mavic Crossmax Pro jersey review
The Mavic Crossmax Pro jersey is one of Mavic's top flight jerseys. Aimed at the more rowdy end of the riding spectrum it features more robust construction.
Dirty Deals: FiveTens, droppers, flat pedals and much more
A whopping 19 items in this week's Dirty Deals! Is that some kind of record? Yep, we think it is. Well worth waiting the extra day for hey?
Mountain biking along the Great Wall of China
Vid from David Cachon shows him ragging it along various sections of the Great Wall of China. Why? Because it makes for nice footage mainly.
Annie Last is first UK winner in women’s XC World Cup for twenty years
Annie Last won the UCI World Cup XCO event in Lenzerheide and becomes the first British woman to do so since Caroline Alexander way back in 1997.
Galloway Gallop – 2017 Adventure Cross Series
Kirroughtree MTB Centre, 1 October
Giro Switchblade helmet review
At £250 the Giro Switchblade is more expensive than the Bell Super 3R but it feels more substantial, and still good value considering it's 2-for-1.
Hope PMBA Enduro Series Round 3 Kirroughtree race report video
Loamtastic edit. PMBA Kirroughtree venue may not be the biggest hill for enduro stages but the loam appears to be absolutely prime.
Zerode Taniwha (2017) first ride
With its wide-ratio Pinion gearbox, the Zerode Taniwha enduro rig marries innovation to aesthetics. Superlative suspension, excels on rough terrain.
Giant Anthem 2 (2017) review
Giant’s Reign and Trance range of full suspension bikes have long been absolute favourites here at MBR for their superlative handling, suspension and sizing. So putting the shorter travel, race…