Two years after a crash that left him paralysed, trials legend Martyn Ashton is riding again When you had your accident at a trials demo at Silverstone, did you know…
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Are mountain bike hand guards the ‘next big thing’?
Have you ever been riding through a woodland trail when a stray branch has thwacked your hand against the bar? It doesn’t half hurt, especially on a cold day when…
Mavic to release carbon wheelset in 2016
Mavic has confirmed it will be releasing a carbon wheelset in 2016. As it stands Mavic’s top of the range wheels are made from its own Maxtal aluminium alloy so…
Bird launches two new hardtails for 2016
Key points Zero range splits into two. Zero.AM is a 150mm hardcore model. Zero.TR is 130mm and 200 grams lighter than 2014 Zero. What is Bird? Bird is still a…
The 9 most ridiculous places mountain bikes have ever been ridden
With their tuned suspension, grippy rubber and lithe handling, mountain bikes are perfectly honed for riding on woodland trails. In fact, we reckon that ripping through berms and over booters is…
Tweets of the Week: an indoor bike park, Josh Bryceland and Dan Atherton
As we approach the end of the first working week of 2016 we think it’s time for a dose social media silliness to see us over the line. Here’s our pick…
Bikes named Britain’s most stolen item in 2015
A survey has revealed that bikes were Britain’s most stolen item in 2015. Bikes topped the CCTV.co.uk survey and were closely followed by mobile phones and power tools. It’s unfortunately not much…
Bell releases “smart helmet” with integrated 360° camera
Bell has teamed up with a 360 degree camera company to create the snappily named Bell Super 2R with 360fly helmet. It has been described as a “smart helmet” and features…
Leftover first batch Fat Chance Yo Eddy frames go on general sale
Earlier this year the legendary Fat Chance Yo Eddy hardtail was resurrected thanks to a KickStarter campaign. As we speak the paint jobs are being applied to the backers’ special…
Team Sky supplier Kask aims to bring road tech to trail helmets
Kask may not be a brand you’re familiar with if you see roads as simply a way to drive your bike to your local trails. However, if you fraternise with…
Loic Bruni signs with Specialized for 2016
The current men’s downhill World Champion Loic Bruni will be riding on Specialized bikes in 2016 Bruni’s team mates, 2014 World Champion Loris Vergier and Whistler sensation Finn Iles, will also…
Disabled man’s mountain bike looted from his flooded home
A disabled man from Manchester had his mountain bike stolen after he had to evacuate his flooded home. Storm Frank left Michael Law’s house one metre under water and without power. The…
World record trials rider beats Ninja Warrior course
As mountain bikers we generally aren’t seen as the fittest of cyclists. Our skinny-wheeled cousins sneer at us for our post-ride pints and only riding 20 miles in a day, but here’s…
European Enduro Series cancelled for 2016
Another enduro series bites the dust as the the European Enduro Series has had to announce it is cancelling its 2016 calendar. The EES is traditionally seen as a feeder series…
Seven reasons Lake District mountain biking is amazing
We’re here to tell you that the Lakes is till one of the finest destinations for riding in the whole of the UK and here’s why...
Mondraker will produce eight plus bike models in 2016
Following on from our First Look at the stunning carbon Mondaraker Dune in June, we cast our eye over the rest of the Mondraker 2016 range. Key Points Trail and All-Mountain…
Red Bull’s biking greatest hits from 2015
At mbr we look forward to the World Cup coverage that Red Bull puts on every year, including the hilarious Claudio Caluori helmet cams, but let’s not forget that it also provides…
Kona Honzo AL (2016) review
Lighter and more agile than the original, the aluminium Honzo has a whole new attitude - £1,199
Whyte 901 (2016) review
Still the best in class - £1,199
Saracen Mantra Elite (2016) Review
A lightweight frame let down by its sizing and shape - £1,199