Cannondale has revamped the Scalpel to deal with increasingly technical World Cup XC courses.
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2017 Rockshox SID aiming for Olympic success
New range of lightweight 100mm forks re-asserts SID's focus on a pure XC racing remit.
Shimano E8000 electric motor brings XT to e-bikes
Shimano have made electric motors before but the new XT E8000 motor marks a major move into e-MTBs.
How to make the most of your summer riding
Good weather, dry trails and long days will soon be here again — make the most of them. Take on a challenge Make 2016 a year of new bike adventures…
Will the Pinion gearbox kill off the derailleur?
You might have heard of Pinion recently; its gearboxes have been replacing derailleurs on various Nicolai models for years now. And in last month’s issue we tested the new Ion…
Top five bikes from the Bespoked Bike Show
This weekend saw Bristol play host to the Bespoked Bike Show for the sixth year running. We went to take a look.
One day only: Half price subs
It is that time again! Today, for one day only, we are giving away half price subscriptions. Just for today you can subscribe from as little as £17.21, never miss…
The UK’s ultimate mtb road trip destination?
Three national bike parks and three regional trail centres combining to boast over 150km of expertly sculpted XC and DH trails, all within 90 mins drive of each other… could…
Cesar Rojo launches bespoke bike brand UNNO
From the masters world champion Cesar Rojo comes UNNO, a brand of premium carbon fibre bikes that’s situated to take bespoke builds to a whole new level
Throwback to when our previous MBR editor rode the Grizedale Grizzly
Call me antisocial, but I loving riding on my own. I’m not in this for the chatter. I don’t want to struggle up a hill while everyone waits for me…
Shimano SLX M7000: Shimano’s 11-speed for the masses
Shimano SLX M7000 brings 11-speed shifting and high-performance disc braking to a more affordable level. Will the new SLX be as well-received as its first incarnation was back-in-the-day? The new SLX…
Shimano XT goes electric with wireless Di2
Two years after unveiling XTR Di2, the Japanese giant has today released details of XT Di2. Electrical cables instead of wire ones. No more mis-shifts. Buzzing. Words by Benjamin Haworth
Watch: Wade Simmons on the ‘de-gnarification’ of the North Shore
Is Vancouver’s famous North Shore getting less gnarly? We don’t think so, but that’s not what Wade Simmons found in his latest video. Alright, well you guessed it, it’s a bit…
How to build core strength for mountain biking
What is the core? The core is a buzzword loved by the ‘lifestyle’ industry but is widely misinterpreted. Those of us with medical training tend to avoid ‘core’ and instead…
Watch Claudio’s first track preview of the year
One of our favourite things about the World Cup season are Claudio Caluori’s manic track previews. Every race, the Scott team manager and commentator straps a GoPro to himself and…
Specialized Enduro Expert Carbon 650B Review
Amazing suspension but let down by limited sizing - £4,600
Dyfi bike park: Has Dan Atherton built the UK’s next riding hotspot?
The Dyfi forest has been a mountain biking hub for a few years now with the highly successful Dyfi enduro being a must ride for any budding gravity racer. However,…
How to convert your 29er to a plus bike
Plus bikes promise more grip and a smoother ride… and another hefty credit card bill. But what if there was a cheaper way to go Plus? >>> Click here to…
Loic Bruni reveals custom World Champs demo
We love a custom frame here at MBR and Loic Bruni’s new paint job is right up there with the best of them. Sweet, sweet custom frame for @loicbruni29 for…
Giant Reign 27.5 1 (2016) review
Blisteringly quick but also a barrel of laughs - £3,999