While none of us here in the mbr office are actually Welsh, we still think Wales is a mountain bike mecca worth celebrating. Popty ping and all that innit.
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RockShox brings Motion Control damper to Sektor and 30 forks
Key Points: New additions to Recon, Sektor and 30 ranges All forks come with the Motion Control damper So what have we got here then? Basically RockShox has added a…
Transition TransAM 29 longterm review
The Transition TransAM 29 is a total blast to ride but it needs to go on a diet
Watch Danny MacAskill interviewed all over the world
It seems like Danny MacAskill is a hard man to pin down, and if you want even a two minute interview with him, you have to follow him all over…
Over 400 mountain bikers show support for Lee Quarry in face of council cuts
Over 400 mountain bikers flocked to Lee Quarry last weekend in a show of solidarity against council cuts. Lee Quarry has had a troubled few months after it was announced that…
Monday Quiz: Which mountain bike discipline should you ride?
Unfortunately it’s simply not enough to call yourself a mountain biker anymore. Our sport has splintered into a number of disciplines and sub-disciplines all aimed at specific riding preferences. >>> What…
Shimano launches new wide-range 11 speed cassette that trumps SRAM
Shimano has announced a slew of improvements to a number of its products today, most notably in the mtb world are: a new wide range cassette, a ‘narrow-wide’ style chainring…
Ride Sheffield is offering you the chance to ride with Steve Peat
Ride Sheffield is offering you the chance to ride with Steve Peat on the currently unopened RADmires trail. The RADmires trail is currently being crowdfunded, in a similar fashion to…
Davagh Forest trails forced to close due to damage from motor bikes
The Davagh Forest trails, in Northern Ireland, have been forced to close due to damage from scramblers. >>> Davagh Forest Trails: a quick guide In a Facebook post, Davagh Forest confirmed:…
“They’re rubbish, but they’re iconic!” – explaining the retro bike obsession
As a teenager I’d dribble over early 90s Yetis and Fat Chances in MBA (Mountain Bike Action) magazine. They were the superbikes of the day. I knew a guy at…
How to stay safe when riding in the mountains
Why ride a UK mountain in winter? For the challenge, the adventure, the views and because it’s hard. Here’s how to stay safe. The most important thing to remember, especially…
Scott Spark 760 (2016) review
A bike that offers glimpses of greatness but is let down by reliability issues - £1,449
Giant Anthem 27.5 3 review
Way more fun than expected but needs a few specification tweaks - £1,499
How to recover faster after a mountain bike ride
Eat right and you’ll recover faster, feel stronger and ride harder DO include anti-inflammatory foods Some inflammation is normal after exercise, but excessive inflammation can lead to pain and stiffness. Including…
Identiti Mettle prototype frame stolen
The only Identiti Mettle prototype in existence was stolen from Newmarket, Suffolk, last night. The bike was in a company van when it was taken and is highly likely to…
Shimano XTR Di2 review
Need to Know Wired electronic 11-speed drivetrain Synchro Shift allows you to run multiple chainrings from one shifter A single battery charge should last around six months Shiomano XTR Di2…
Tweets of the week: A mountain bike football dream team and more
We’re into the last week of February now and that can only mean one thing… summer is coming (the sun’s even out in Croydon today!) As usual all our favourite…
Full Highlights and all the best pictures from the Valparaiso urban downhill race
The Red Bull Valparaiso urban downhill race kicked off the City Downhill World Tour in style last weekend and German veteran 4x racer Johannes Fischbach emerged as the victor. >>> Claudio…
Saracen’s first ebike, new helmets from Madison and all the best of Ice Bike 2016
You may think that Ice Bike is a funny name for a trade show in the Milton Keynes football stadium in February, but it’s now in its tenth year so it…
SRAM Level: Guide brake slimmed down for trail/XC use
Sram is pretty proud of its Guide downhill brake, after all, it did deliver Loic Bruni to his first World Championship at the end of last season. The only problem…