The Ragley Wiser has a two-tone shot-peened/polished finish, which we quite like because it just looks a bit different to the regulation black we’re used to seeing on other bars.…
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Race Face SixC handlebar review
We’ve tested the 31.8mm diameter Race Face SixC several times in the past; it’s a lightweight carbon bar that has perfect proportions and great ride quality. In fact, it is…
Easton Havoc Carbon handlebar review
Even though the Easton Havoc Carbon is a dedicated 800mm-wide downhill bar, which isn’t normally our bag, but we’ve decided to put it to the test because it’s light enough for…
The new Kona Hei Hei: the XC race bike that makes you grin, not grimace (VIDEO)
XC race bikes: they’re nervous, twitchy thoroughbreds that just want to buck you into the weeds at the merest hint of a technical descent? Well, yes, broadly speaking – with…
Trials cyclist shreds Livigno bike park on a road bike
Road bike trials videos seem to be flying at us thick and fast nowadays. That’s not to say they’re any less entertaining though, in fact when they’re as imaginative as…
BMC injects 650b wheels and fun into its 2016 range
BMC is the latest brand to unveil its 2016 range. With new frames, new colour schemes and a new attitude, could this be the year that it finally wins them the…
American mountain biker causes wildfire after toilet stop
We’ve all been there, out on our own on a long ride and nature calls. Some of us try to hold it in until the next available restroom, some of…
Chris Akrigg has water on the brain in his latest edit
Chris Akrigg has been sweeping us away with his incredible edits for years now. From thrashing a cyclocross bike to hopping over trees we are always in total admiration for his…
Orbea launches aggressive 27.5+/29er Loki hardtail
Loki was known in Norse mythology as a trickster God and a shapeshifter. Orbea is taking inspiration from him for its latest hardtail, which comes with a bag of tricks…
Seven products every mountain biker needs
Here at MBR we often get to test some of the nicest and most expensive kit in the world of mountain biking. However, the question we get asked the most is which…
Mountain biker dies following crash at Swinley Forest
A male cyclist has died following a crash at the Swinley Forest trail centre on Saturday July 25. The man was cycling on his own and was discovered on the Red…
Race enduro with your friends in your own time on Matesrace
Mates races have always happened. You grab some friends and a crude timing set-up and see who can belt it down the hill fastest. However, they have now been brought into…
Claudio Caluori’s pump tracks are trail building works of art (VIDEO)
Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin, Banksy – some great artists of our age. Well now you can add a new, if unlikely, name to that list – Claudio Caluori. That’s right,…
Hutchinson Taipan Tyre review
The ambitious Taipan design brief was for a year-round XC tyre suitable for all conditions. To achieve this, Hutchinson uses a widely-spaced tread pattern to reduce mud clogging, and a…
Nico Vouilloz shreds the south of France (VIDEO)
Nico Vouilloz is without a doubt a legend of downhill racing and now he’s turned his hand to enduro he’s not doing too badly either. He comes from the south…
Casey Brown and Eddie Masters get wild in Les Duex Alpes
It’s not always easy being on one of the smaller teams at the downhill World Cups, but it certainly can be a lot of fun. The latest episode of the…
Santa Cruz Palmdale review
A fat grip that can widen your handlebars - £14.99
Pro Atherton grip review
Has racing pedigree but is tough to fit - £19.99
ODI Ruffian review
If you have ever used ODI’s legendary Ruffian grip in the past, you’ll know it feels best when it has worn in a bit. >>> Click here to find the…
Lizard Skins Moab review
Didn't live up to expectations - £21.99