At nearly 24kg, the Cannondale Moterra is certainly a brute — even for an e-bike — but clever engineering means it stops short of being a blunt instrument.
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Instagrams of the week
Twenty two of the bestest mountain bike piccies to go up on Instagram in the past week. Warning: contains gorgeous Californian sunsets.
Altura Three 60 Windproof jacket review
The Altura Three 60 windproof jacket promises to provide weather protection without compromising temperature regulation. To this end it relies on proprietary Shield fabrics to provide highly windproof and water…
Crank Bros Klik HV pump review
Crank Bros has always been known for taking a sideways look at bike parts and creating their own, distinctive versions. Whilst these might have fallen short of the mark sometimes…
Camelbak M.U.L.E. LR 15 hydration pack review
Camelbak are the innovators when it comes to hydration packs. Coining the phrase ‘Hydrate or die’, Camelbak has been on the scene since the eighties. Indeed most of us have,…
Shimano XC7 SPD shoe review
At first glance you could be forgiven in thinking that the Shimano XC7 is a road shoe. It cuts a sleek outline that, apart from the BOA dial and single…
Danny MacAskill’s latest stunt sparks outrage
MacAskill accused of irresponsibly degrading the mountain environment of Skye's during his motorbike powered summit of the Ben Na Caillich Horseshoe.
Why XC racing is now must see
Ever-increasing audiences for coverage of world class cross-country racing reveal there is a resurgence among spectators that have had been dwindling.
Cannondale unmasks new Jekyll (and Trigger)…
Cannondale have unmasked the new Jekyll enduro bike (and Trigger trial bike)... and loses the controversial Lefty fork and DYAD pull-shock.
MBR May 2017
Want the latest MBR delivered to your door every month? Check out our latest subscription offer, or try MBR’s digital editions on iPad, Android, Kindle and more… The latest issue…
Arrivals: this week’s new stuff in for review
What's the postie left with us this week? For those who can’t wait until the reviews come out, here’s another pre-emptive peek into recent test product.
Act fast if you want a 35th anniversary Raleigh Burner
Pre-register your interest now if you want to stand a chance of getting one of these retro-tastic 35th anniversary edition Raleigh Burner BMX bikes.
There’s now such a thing as a CrossFit bike
Fitness-regime brand CrossFit looks like it's about to incorporate cycling into the multi-sport fold with a titanium 27.5+ CrossFit bike from Seven.
With Ordnance Survey Aerial 3D you can ‘virtually preview’ trails before riding them
In Ordnanace Survey's Aerial 3D feature you can view plotted routes from any angle you wish and from a multitude of distances and heights.
You’ll have no trouble stopping with the Magura Stigma 6-pot disc brake
Magura have come out with a whopping 6-pot disc brake called the Magura Stigma. With motorbike lever blades to match it's a beast of a brake!
Dirty Deals: half-price Oakleys, £85 dropper posts, bargain backpacks and much more
Here we are again with another of our regular round-ups of brilliant bargains for y'all. Get yer bike ready for your Easter holiday adventures.
E-bikepark coming to the Surrey Hills
Plans have just been revealed for a new bike park specifically for electric bikes near Peaslake in the Surrey Hills.
Lazer Ultrax helmet review
Lazer’s Revolution FF might be taking the limelight currently, but the Belgian company also produces some other cracking helmets. Enter the Lazer Ultrax. This mid-priced trail helmet might creep under…
Instagrams of the week
Twenty four of the bestest mountain bike piccies to go up on Instagram in the past week. Including a few absolutely excellent crashes.
Smith Pivlock Arena sunglasses review
Smith’s Pivlock Arena range of cycling sunglasses are designed to make changing lenses a simple task without adding bulk to the design. The Arena has a medium sized lens shape…