The six most exciting products of 2017. Convertible helmets, new tyre widths, integrated dropper posts, suspension telemetry and more.
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SRAM Roam 50: an ‘everyday’ carbon wheelset
SRAM have just announced details of the SRAM Roam 50 - a new 'everyday' carbon wheelset for 29er trail riders available in Boost or traditional axles.
Yet more insanely large jumps being built for this year’s Darkfest
An event with 'fest' in its name and featuring Nico Vink and Sam Reynolds is bound to be spectacular. Here's them building the DarkFest stunts in question.
Watch this herd of deer stampede through a bike race
Check out this Instagram video of a herd of deer crashing through a long distance mountain bike race in New Zealand.
How does Danny MacAskill have his Santa Cruz 5010 set up?
You've probably wondered how Danny MacAskill sets his bike up for films like his amazing A Wee Day Out - here's the answers.
Madison Saracen to have youth development downhill team again
Madison Saracen are bringing back a development team of young British downhillers. Aston Tutt, Harry Barrett, Riley Scott and James Elliott are the team.
The top 10 coolest little things from Core Bike Show
Here are our ten favourite little things from this year's Core Bike Show. Everyone is interested in new accessories, components and interesting ideas.
How to upgrade your dropper remote
In this video guide we show you how to dump the poor performing dropper remote that came with your cable post and upgrade to a new alternative remote.
Giant Trance 3 (2017) review
Get the front end dialled and the Giant Trance 3 is instantly transformed into a weapon. The suspension response is super stable, it’s not lost any sensitivity.
Trek Fuel EX 5 27.5 Plus (2017) review
The Trek Fuel EX Plus 5 eats up boulders and roots on the descents. On dry or rocky trails it would be our go-to bike.
Check out the new Norco Sight Carbon 650B and 29er
The 140mm all mountain Norco Sight Carbon to be available with 29" wheels as well as 27.5". Slacker head angle, longer reach, revised suspension.
Introducing the DMR Sled 160mm enduro bike
DMR have unveiled their new full suspension bike - the 160mm travel DMR Sled enduro bike. Virtual pivot design with unique pivot around the bottom bracket.
Dirty Deals: jackets, toolkits, eyewear and much more
What's made this week's Dirty Deals? Altura's impressive Mayhem jacket, a great 23 piece toolkit and a triple lensed pair of adaptable glasses from Tifosi.
Nukeproof Horizon CL and CS clipless pedals
The Nukeproof Horizon CL is the larger of the two platforms designed as a "more gravity focused pedal". The smaller CS is aimed at regular trail riders.
What sort of bearings should you use in your suspension frame?
What are the most suitable sort of bearings to use in your suspension frame? Is upgrading from steel balls worth the extra cash? >>> How to service frame bearings and pivots Hybrid…
What post-ride grub would you get from a petrol station with a tenner?
We sent three mbr staffers into their local petrol station armed with a tenner and asked them to forage for the best post-ride grub.
Gwydyr Forest, North Wales
While its simplicity may be a turn-off to some thrill seekers, we find the newly extended Gwydir Forest trail presses all the right buttons.
Radar guns used to limit speeds on Marin County mountain bike trails
Radar guns are being used in Marin County to ensure mountain bikers do not exceed speeds of 15 miles per hour.
More trail sabotage traps found on Caerphilly trails
Looks like trail sabotage is still an ongoing problem in the Caerphilly area.
Lance Armstrong reforms U.S. Postal gang to race in 24hr MTB race
Lance Armstrong is getting the U.S. Postal gang back together for a crack at a 24 hour mountain bike race in Arizona.