The Vitus is great value but could be more downhill focussed - £3,699.99
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Flippin’ awesome – behind the scenes with Anthill Films (VIDEO)
Anthill's new film, unReal, is due out soon. With segments such as Tom van Steenbergen's monster front flip, it should be well worth the wait.
Orange Alpine 160 RS (2015) review
The new Orange Alpine 160 has been given a sizing reboot but is too heavy to compete - £3,960
Mojo and Nicolai team up to offer a unique new suspension bike
Extreme geometry and a comprehensive pre-and-post purchase service package sets this special edition full-suspension bike apart from the crowd
Castlewellan, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland's Castlewellan offers mountain bike trails from green to red, with black sections to really test yourself.
Doping report calls for investigation into mountain biking
Sport news today is dominated by the publication of the so-called CIRC report, which was set up to look into road cycling’s doping culture and allegations of corruption at the…
Just Landed #2 Mavic, Five Ten, X-Fusion and more
New product just arrived at the MBR offices. Welcome to Just Landed
Marzocchi 350CR suspension fork review
Marzocchi’s 350CR is a 160mm-travel, 27.5in enduro/all-mountain fork designed to rival the performance of the RockShox Pike and Fox 36 — but at a cheaper price.
Five Ten Impact VXi shoe review
Lighter and better sealed from the elements, the new Five Ten Impact VXi is big step forward.
Madison Addict Jacket review
At £140 for a durable, all-day mountain bike jacket with breathable three-layer fabric, the Madison Addict smashes a few price barriers.
Adjust your geometry with an eccentric bottom bracket
Wheels Manufacturing's Eccentric bottom bracket can also be used to tweak your geometry.
Shimano XTR’s answer to narrow-wide chainrings
Shimano’s new XTR chainring doesn’t have a narrow/wide tooth profile like that used by SRAM and Race Face, and the teeth aren’t wavey like MRP’s patent swerving design either. Instead,…
MBR April 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…
Improve the performance of your Fox CTD fork
DIY options Check the stiction, £free Stand on the pedals in the ‘attack’ position. Get a friend to push the fork into its travel, then release and let it settle…
One day, every day: the Jerome Clementz way (VIDEO)
Ever wondered what enduro lord and pro EWS ripper Jerome Clementz gets up to in the off season? Well, he rides his bikes of course
Dynamic movement on the bike, with Brendan Fairclough (video)
Learning to shift your body weight according to the terrain will boost your speed and flow and make you a more confident and adaptive rider
Best New Kit from iceBike 2015
Hot new product from the Madison in-house trade - GoPro, Shimano, Gamut USA, Lazer and more
Bionicon Edison Evo 2015 – First Look (VIDEO)
The new Bionicon Edison Evo enduro bike has arrived: part downhill bike, short-travel trail bike, and all new for 2015. With travel adjustment from 180-120mm the bike can toggle between…
Buying a bike online: the complete guide
Buying a bike online and the savings can be as big as the pitfalls, so here's a guide to picking the best bike, the right size, and the ultimate options.
How to set up your rear gears (VIDEO)
With a little mechanical know-how, noisy misshifts will be a thing of the past