An all-new design sees Fox move on from their previous DOSS dropper. The new Transfer dropper post is still cable actuated but the new hydraulic internals have been rejigged. The new…
Mountain Bike Rider
14 reasons why hot weather riding sucks
Riding in mud is brilliant. Everyone knows that. It’s full of thrills and adrenaline and is no way an exercise in masochistic misery and bike-destroying expense. Here are 14 reasons…
Mavic Trans Provence 2016 preview
It’s that time of year when all us UK-based office-dwellers start to get very, very jealous. Jealous of the lucky few who get to ride the Mavic Trans-Provence. Starting from…
Quick chat with Rachel Atherton
It’s fair to say that Rachel Atherton dominated the race day at Fort William. Atherton may not have posted the fastest seeding time – Manon Carpenter took pole – but…
SRAM GX DH – gravity gears on a budget
SRAM’s existing Downhill drivetrain – XO1 DH – has been around a while but it’s still priced way above what a lot of riders like to pay for mechs and…
Greg Minnaar and Rachel Atherton win in Fort William World Cup
Catch up on the action from the Fort William world cup, one of the most memorable to date
Watch: Preview of Sunday’s UCI MTB World Cup at Fort William
Red Bull TV will show the UCI World Cup live on Sunday, June 5 and have put together this neat preview video to get you excited
Pump track skills for trail riders
Pump tracks are everywhere, from skills zones to city centres — here’s how to give yourself a workout, pump up your trail riding skills and generally whoop it up
Cannondale Habit 4 (2016) review
As a trail bike, Cannondale’s new Habit 4 perfectly straddles the divide between XC speed and all-day capability
MBR July 2016
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…
Intense Spider 275C Factory first ride
The Spider 275C scurries uphill over loose and technical terrain with efficiency and reliable traction
Orbea Occam TR H30 (2016) review
With wider Boost hubs, frame and fork, the Occam TR H30 is a solid and stable package that goes exactly where you point it
Öhlins RXF 34 160mm fork first ride
The RXF 34 is Öhlins’s first mountain bike fork. Yes, the Swedish suspension specialist has had retrofit damper cartridges for Fox 40s before, and keen eyes may have spotted its…
Bespoke 3D printed bikes from Robot Bike Co
Custom-built made-to-measure enduro bike offering from new British bike brand
New Pivot Switchblade with Super Boost 157 standard
135mm full susser with 29" or 27.5+ tyres - and ANOTHER new rear axle standard!
Which wheel size is best?
Pro riders and stopwatches hit Bike Park Wales to settle this once and for all
New Trek Fuel EX 27.5 Plus Midfat bike
The new Fuel EX 27.5 Plus ‘Midfat’ version takes the Fuel EX, fattens up the rubber and turns up the Fuel’s descending potential. Trek has had Fuel full suspension bike…
Islabikes reveal new Pro Series of kids bikes
Islabike have announced a range of even lighter, even higher spec bikes called the Pro series. Islabikes started 10 years ago and they specialise in making proper bikes for children.…
11 veteran riders who can still shred with the best of ’em
Here are 11 inspirational year oldies who have matured like fine wines. A great mix of international icons who can still show the young ‘uns a thing or two. Life…
Madison Addict DWR Short review
The perfect baggy for damp UK rides