Three models from Giant, who look set to have a great 2017. Sneak peaks at a Cannondale and a GT. A bargain bouncer from Marin. Also some quirky bikes from…
Mountain Bike Rider
Up to speed: everything that happened this week
Here’s the first of a regular end-of-the-week rundown about all the big and small things that have happened in the bike world this week. Matt MacDuff spectacularly fails to ride…
Merger of Wiggle and Chain Reaction Cycles approved
It’s the announcement that the whole of the bicycle retailing world has been waiting for and/or worrying about. >>> Wiggle and Chain Reaction Cycles officially announce merger This Press Release has…
Lapierre Overvolts – e-bikes for racing?!
Just when you thought e-bikes couldn’t generate any more debate along comes Lapierre with the concept of bikes designed specifically for e-bike races. While we don’t (yet) have many ebike…
Racing enduro in pairs at the Enduro2
Raced over three days, the Enduro2 puts teams of two racing together as pairs to add a new twist to enduro
Four of the fastest trails in the UK
NB: Please ride within yourself, at a speed appropriate to your line of sight, and slow down for walkers, dogs or horses. Don’t be a d*ck. >>> Five routes to do…
Details of the 2017 Trek Remedy
Trek have simplified their MTB range for 2017. The Remedy is now a full-on Enduro bike. The Fuel EX is their Trail bike. The Top Fuel is their XC bike.…
How to make a fast rolling rear tyre
Sometimes it’s hard to find the correct tyre for the terrain or task in hand. Chunky tyres are great for grip but can be bad for rolling resistance ie. being…
MBR Summer 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…
Easton Haven dropper seatpost review
Compared to a Reverb, the Easton Haven is similar in weight and ride height, but has less play
Will this £130 supermarket bike survive a DH course?
YouTuber Phil Kmetz clung on to a $179 Huffy Carnage down a full-on DH track - brave man!
Boardman MTB Pro 29 (2016) review
If you want to gallop flat out over big miles the thoroughbred Boardman is first past the post
Bernard Kerr being awesome on Surrey singletrack
A masterclass in flow and having fun
York’s pump track has had a major makeover
Old York city’s pump track has been revamped and reshaped
Topeak Joe Blow Booster review
The Topeak Joe Blow Booster is essentially a standard Joe Blow floor pump with an aluminium air chamber bolted to the side.
Is the new Rocky Mountain Element their best looking bike ever?
The new Element is being promoted as one of the new breed of XC or marathon race bikes. Light, stiff, not masses amount of travel and still with geometry that’s…
Guy Martin is racing Tour Divide under false name
Last October we ran with the story that Guy Martin was racing the epic bicycle endurance race – the Tour Divide – instead of competing in this year’s Isle Of…
How to plan your Northern Ireland road trip
Get yourself over to the booming trail centres of Northern Ireland before everyone else does. Chances are you and your riding posse have pretty much ‘done’ Wales’ and Scotland’s trail…
Canyon Grand Canyon AL 5.9 (2016) review
This is still the bike for fast trail rides and covering distance
Scott’s new Scale – building an 849g hardtail frame
Need to know 49g lighter than the old Scale frame Rider comfort was a priority, without compromising on stiffness 27.5in, 29in and 27.5 Plus versions available If you’ve already read…