We ended up liking the precise control and shape of the Renthal FatBar 35 handlebar so much that it’s stayed put on our own bikes.
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Dainese Trail Skins 2 knee pads review
The Dainese Trail Skins 2 pads are very good value. Great quality. Comfortable, breathable with the right level of on-trail protection.
£10 Wiggle voucher when you enter South Downs Epic or Surrey Ups & Downs MTB events
From today until Bank Holiday Monday whereby if you book any Wiggle Super Series event you get a free £10 voucher to spend online at Wiggle.
New MET helmet revealed in ‘All rides lead to ROAM’ video?
A new video released by MET helmet features some impressive riding down sketchy desert mountainsides. And is that a new helmet we can spy too?
Havok Bike Park, West Yorkshire bike park guide
The third in our daily series of Bank Holiday suggestions: the revamped Freeride line and the Red and Black downhill runs at Havok Bike Park.
Trek Top Fuel 9 (2017) review
Swing a leg over the Trek Top Fuel 9 and the first thing you notice is the suspension is keen to get working. It’s a seriously rapid bike on the…
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.
Don’t get too close: Protecting cyclists with the 1.5 metre rule
PedalSure and Cycling Weekly team up to highlight the dangers of close passing
Can a five year old kid mountain bike 55 miles in a day?
Five year old Lara Ebrey is aiming to ride all 55 miles of the Taff Trail, from Brecon to Cardiff, in a single day at some point this summer.
Bank Holiday idea No.2: go see Danny MacAskill perform in Ramsgate
A family day in Ramsgate that involves Danny MacAskill, bike riding, Spitfires and a crazy looking stunt helicopter display. It's all free too.
Bank Holiday idea No.1: Cwmcarn Twrch trail open again
The first in a daily series of Bank Holiday suggestions: go visit Cwmcarn in South Wales and sample the revamped and reopened Twrch trail.
B’Twin 700 Carbon shoe review
For all riders who want to feel that all their effort is being translated into speed, a carbon fibre sole is almost a prerequisite feature of a shoe. Normally to…
Dirty Deals: tyres, helmets, Reverbs and much more
May is all about bluebells and Bank Holidays and... bikes, obviously. Here's this week's round-up of all the very, very deals and discounts kicking around.
Giant Control Mini Combo pump review
How many times have you wished to have a track pump stuffed away in your pack, after spending the last ten minutes wondering whether an asthmatic mouse might fare better…
The new Pivot Mach 5.5 takes 2.6in tyres
The new Pivot Mach 5.5. It keeps to the same mismatched travel formula and DW-Link rear end of the Mach 5.7 but ups the bounce to 140mm.
The new Orange Alpine 6 E electric bike
Details of a proposed new Orange Alpine 6 E electric mountain bike have just been put up online. Here's what we know so far.
Only 100 of these Intense Recluse DVO special editions will be made
Pics and details about the none-more-exclusive limited edition Intense Recluse DVO models. If you like black and green - check it out.
Arrivals: this week’s new stuff in for review
Arrivals, a weekly sneak peak at the exciting new products that have arrived at MBR ready to be reviewed and rated in the magazine or online.
Setting your bike up for the Alps
These are the key things we’d recommend that you do when you’re getting your bike ready for an Alps riding trip or a shuttle trip. On Alps trips or on…
Leatt DBX 4.0 UltraWeld jersey review
Leatt produces two distinctive jerseys, both with a decidedly gravity-based slant. The DBX 4.0 UltraWeld we have here is the stripped back, lightweight version aimed at warmer weather riding. For…