Gee Atherton is the 2014 DH World Champion, but was it all about his race run? We ask the champ’s mechanic, Pete Michaliszyn, for a look round Gee’s GT Fury.…
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SRAM Guide Ultimate disc brake review
Unrivalled control but comes at a price - £264
Shimano XTR Race disc brake review
Great value and performance - £219.98
Formula R1 Racing disc brake review
Very powerful but hard to set up - £283.95
3 tips to boost your balance
On-bike balance is key to every single skill and move on the trails, but it’s overlooked and under-practised — try our three ways to trail equilibrium. 1. Slow it down…
On-One Codeine redesigned as 27.5 enduro machine
Key Points The Codeine goes to 27.5 wheels after three years of development Slacker angles and longer travel point to a change in intended use Full Marzocchi suspension Remind me,…
Mountain biking taught in primary school P.E lessons in Gloucestershire
Two primary schools in Gloucestershire are giving pupils aged seven to eleven the option to choose mountain biking as a sport in P.E. Recent changes have allowed schools to bring…
Kona Process 134 (2015) longterm review
Ultra-modern geometry and wonderfully sensitive suspension on this 650b trail bike
Specialized Camber Evo 29 (2015) longterm review
We've got the new Specialized Camber Evo on longterm test. Find out how we're getting on with it...
Cane Creek DBInline Shock review
Cane Creek’s DBinline is the lightest version of its twin-tube shock, but still gets independent compression and rebound damping circuits. The standard DBAir has an external reservoir, but Cane Creek…
The best mountain bike bargains from Europe
The pound is stronger against the euro than it’s been in years — take advantage and hunt out European sites for cut-price gear, bike and holiday bargains. Here’s what we…
Momsen VIPA Team Issue (2015) review
Need to Know All-carbon marathon machine built for speed Stiffer chainstay design optimised for 1×11 drivetrain New trail-friendly version in the pipeline A collaboration between renowned engineer Patrick Morewood and fellow…
MBR October 2015
MBR October 2015: Trail Bike of the Year, 140mm travel fork test, Dalby trail centre, Slovenia uncovered and loads more
Shimano XT (2016) groupset review
Shimano’s new XT groupset promises better versatility than XTR at a fraction of the cost. What better way to test it than 10,000m of Alpine descending?
The cameras that will change the future of your mountain bike videos
YouTube is now full of the same helmet camera videos over and over again, truth be told, it’s getting a bit boring. Thankfully, the latest action cams will follow you…
Where to pump for free speed on your local trails
How did DH star Aaron Gwin win the Leogang World Cup without a chain? He pumped to the podium- it’s an easy skill and everyone should be taking advantage of…
Watch: MBR’s exclusive Red Bull Hardline video
Carnage at the Red Bull Hardline
Santa Cruz updates Bronson and 5010
Need to know Geometry updates include shorter chainstays, slacker head angles and steeper seat angles Reach measurements grow by, on average, 25mm per frame size Third generation VPP suspension easier…
How to win at the World Champs (VIDEO)
With racing all tied up in Andorra, here's MBR's recipe for a winning run at the world championships
Yeti releases limited edition SB6c with vintage colour scheme
Yeti has a long history in mountain biking, 30 years to be exact, and they’re celebrating that in style with a mouth-watering, limited edition colour scheme on their flagship SB6c.…