Few companies have as much experience building hardtails as Specialized. The 2011 Rockhopper proves that it has still got what it takes to build a great one.
Mountain Bike Rider
Just in: YT Industries Wicked 150
Is YT Industries the new Canyon? We've got one of its 150mm travel trail bikes to review in an upcoming issue, but here are a few initial thoughts now it's…
Guy Martin: Riding with the Isle of Man TT ace
Hitting the trail with the plain-speaking, boat-building, bike racing Guy Martin; far more than just 'that sideburns bloke off the telly'.
UK cinema tour for ‘From the Inside Out’
Fire up your stoke with a trip to one of the UK screenings of Anthill Films and the Coastal Crew's new collaboration
MBR Contents: December 2011
What’s in the latest issue of MBR?
Killer Loop Competition: December issue coordinates – FOUND!
Are you ready to hunt down the next secret stash? Find the bottle to win a Cannondale and a riding holiday worth £4000!
Specialized Stumpjumper Evo: a year in review
Have 12 months of racing and riding from bike-wrecker Roo Fowler left the Specialized Stumpjumper Evo in shabby shape? Far from it...
Pace demo day at Whinlatter – Nov 26
No plans for the weekend? Go for a free ride at Whinlatter. Pace Cycles have a demo day on Saturday, Nov 26th; just turn up with your pedals and a…
Lapierre Zesty 214: a year in review
Testing the Lapierre Zesty for 12 months has given us a unique insight into how it rides and how it stands up to use and abuse — read the final report
Mañana Mountain Biking Spain
Mountain biking holidays at Mañana Mountain Spain are tailored to meet the needs of individual riders and groups. From rookie through to top experienced MTB rider, our terrain and professional…
Killer Loop Competition: November issue coordinates
Are you ready to hunt down the next secret stash? Find the bottle to win a Cannondale and a riding holiday worth £4000!
MBR Bike of the Year 2011
Of the 47 bikes we tested in 2011, six scored a perfect 10 out of 10. But only one will be crowned Bike of the Year
Tested: Giant Trance X4 £1,295
The Giant Trance X4 might not cost the earth, but the fact that it outperforms many bikes costing twice the price makes it our 2011 Full-suspension Bike of the Year
Workshop video: Prevent noise and cable rub
In part one of a series of video tutorials pro mechanic Al Vines demonstrates how to stop rattling cables ruining your ride and damaging your frame
Looking back at the first ever Nukeproof Mega
We ride the Nukeproof Mega, a competetively-priced frame designed for enduro racing and gravity riding
MBR Contents: November 2011
What’s in the latest issue of MBR?
Fabien Barel’s clipless pedal setup tips
The World Cup legend and multi-World Champion reveals how to set-up your clipless pedals for maximum performance.
Trail of the Year 2011: Reader awards
Nominate and vote for the best trail you've ridden this year
Freecaster to launch rival race series
Freecaster is set to launch its own downhill series in 2012, a potential rival to the UCI World Cup. In an interview with Ray Dulieu we've got details of where,…
Killer Loop Competition: Hans Rey Peak District Coordinates
Read on to find the coordinates for our hidden bottle in the Peak District