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…
Mountain Bike Rider
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
Azonic Logo grip review
Just a few tweaks from perfection - £17.99
Charge Griddle review
Light but lacks cushioning - £14.99
Exclusive first look: Öhlins STX22 air shock (VIDEO)
Key Points: Partnership between Öhlins and Specialized continues for 2016 Air shock significantly lighter than coil shock STX22 optimised for enduro, TTX22M for downhill Fitted to Specialized Enduro Expert and…
MBR August 2015
Want the latest MBR delivered to your door every month? Check out our latest subscription offer, or try MBR’s digital editions on iPad, Android, Kindle and more… The latest issue of MBR is out now, packed full of…
Curtis Keene crashes “faster than ever before” in On Track (VIDEO)
The first round of the Enduro World Series in Rotorua brought Curtis Keene down to earth with a bump. Literally. After finishing third at round six of last year’s series in Whistler,…