The Cotic Jeht trail bike propelled itself straight into a position as the UK brand’s most popular model, with sweet spot mid-travel suspension and sorted geometry. Although only lightly evolved,…
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Yamaha brings power-steering to mountain biking with wild new concept e-bikes
Hold onto your hats, because Japanese motorcycle giant, Yamaha, is not afraid of whipping up a storm with its two new, outrageous-looking, concept electric bikes. Both were shown at the…
Mountain Bike Fitness: Expert training advice to boost your performance
We all want to be better riders. Whether it’s railing corners faster, learning to jump, muscling up steep technical climbs, or simply reacting to terrain in the blink of an…
New Orbea Laufey gets modern geometry and internal storage, but it misses a trick
On paper the new Orbea Laufey ticks all the boxes you’d look for in the best hardtails on the market. It comes with modern geometry, a mid-travel 140mm fork that…
Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 XX AXS Gen 2 review
Trek’s new Supercaliber is very much an evolution of the original ‘revolutionary’ design. As a result, it feels like a very sorted, balanced and predictable XC bike, its eagerness for…
Decathlon’s Stilus E-Big Mountain e-bike looks like a Vitus E-Mythique LT killer
This latest Stilus E-Big Mountain from Decathlon has all the ingredients of a high-end, big-hit e-bike, but at a price that undercuts most of its mainstream rivals. And while competitive…
5 brilliant new UK mountain bike trails to inspire you this winter
In need of inspiration to keep you riding through the winter? Looking for a new location to tick off? We’ve been out scouring the country for the best new mountain…
Fort William’s back: World Cup adds six new venues in 2024, while Vallnord to host the Worlds
The UCI Mountain Bike World Series is back for 2024, with more race venues and countries on the books than in 2023. Fifteen race weekends are planned for next year,…
Scott Trail Tuned Pants review
Scott makes three pants designed for mountain biking, including the cheaper Trail Vertic and Explorair Fast versions. The Trail Tuned pants are its poshest offering and one of the lighter…
Was the first combined Cycling/MTB World Championships a success? – MBR Opinion
UK riders put in fantastic performance to come away with Gold and Bronze medals in the DH and XC events at the MTB World Championships in Scotland this summer. Guy…
The all-new Intense DJ: a classic aluminium dirt jump bike with 26in wheels
The all-new Intense DJ features a lightweight and strong aluminium frame that the brand says offers precise handling, giving riders an agile and responsive ride. Whether it’s sessions at the…
Canyon’s clever Grail internal storage is perfect for a mountain bike
Canyon’s latest gravel bike launched last week, and as diehard mountain bikers we initially didn’t pay any attention. But a random social media post highlighted the Grail’s new Aero LOAD…
Troy Lee Designs Skyline Trousers review
Most of us put on weight as we get older, and Troy Lee Designs’ updated Skyline pant is no exception. This latest version is 60g heavier than the old model,…
Specialized Demo Pro Pants review
The Specialized Demo Pro Pant is made from a material called VaporRize, which is treated with a DWR water- repellent to enhance water run-off.
Topeak D-Torq Wrench DX review
When I tested Topeak’s Torq Stick earlier this year I said it was the perfect torque wrench for the first-timer, because it was so easy to use and also reasonable…
Camelbak Podium Dirt Series Bottle 620ml review
We’re awash with bottles, the tide of bikes reviewed at mbr brings with it a flotsam of them, meaning we’ve pretty much tried them all. And the best water bottle…
Canyon MTB Performance Flat pedal review
Like most bike manufacturers, Canyon offers a range of in-house components, including bars, stems, saddles, and this new addition, the Performance Flat Pedal. The difference here is Canyon isn’t just…
Time for fresh hoops? Free tyres with any Hunt wheelset while stocks last
For a limited time, Hunt is offering free tyres** (while stocks last) with the purchase of any wheelset. All you need to do is add your chosen wheelset and the…
Cane Creek DB Coil IL (Next Generation) shock review
This is an updated coil sprung DB IL (in line) shock from Cane Creek and it’s had a noticeable makeover. But is it good enough to take a place in…
TSG Slim glove review
As you can see from the weight, the TSG (Technical Safety Gear) Slim is one of the lightest full-finger trail gloves on test. Everything is cut to the bone –…