Crank Brothers has added the missing piece to its clip-in pedal range with the new Mallet Trail clipless pedals. Just released, they’ve been designed for added stability while riding, superior…
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Maxxis Shorty Gen 2 tyre review
Originally launched in 2014, the Maxxis Shorty is a cut down mud spike in the same vein as Specialized’s Hillbilly. Released four years earlier, Spesh’s tyre brought to market downhill…
Canyon Hip Bag review
Money belts might have fallen out of fashion with the advent of wireless payment technology, but a little bit of their ‘style’ and function lives on in the Canyon Hip…
Sonder Signal Ti GX Eagle with Pike Upgrade first ride review
British brand Sonder creates a well-curated line of bikes, spanning road, gravel and mountain bike. The Sonder Signal Ti GX Eagle is an updated version of its popular hardtail, built…
Best mountain bike upgrades (that don’t cost the earth)
You don't need to remortgage your house to spruce up your pride and joy. The best mountain bike upgrades guaranteed to be good for your bike.
Go with the flow: discovering the ‘tech-flow’ of Wharncliffe Crags
Sim Mainey chats with mountain biking polymath Dan Greenwood to learn more about his unique approach to trail building. Standing on the edge of Wharncliffe Crags my feet are level…
The Red Bull Hardline is back for 2023
Get ready for high speeds and huge jumps – the Red Bull Hardline is back for 2023! This July, get up close and personal with some of the best riders…
Best mountain bike frames: Upgrade your chassis
If you're browsing through mountain bike frame listings looking to upgrade your current bike, here's everything you should know before choosing.
Which Adidas Five Ten mountain bike shoes are right for you?
With more than twenty models the range of Five Ten mountain bike shoes is baffling. Don't worry, we've sorted them all out into this easy-to-follow guide.
Santa Cruz 5010 C GX RSV first ride review
The Santa Cruz 5010 has a reputation as the playful, capable bike in the stable that’s ready for fun times. Of course, it’s evolved over the years, and there are…
SALE OVER | Up to 25% off EVERYTHING on YT Industries
*Sale now ended* The bike bargain bonanza continues with YT Industries joining the springs sales rush with a limited-time offer across its entire product range. Until the XXX, and depending…
Hotstuff: what we’re excited about this month
Cast your eye over the freshest goods to hit the MBR desk this month, with plenty of products to keep you protected from the elements, protected from hard hits, your…
Marin offers Buy One Get One Free on select bike models in the USA
Who wants a free bike? Okay, stupid question really, but if you are in the market for some hardtail mountain bikes for exploring with the family or getting from A…
Bell’s new Full-10 helmet looks a breezy affair thanks to MIPS Spherical
Bell has a new full face out, called the Full-10 Spherical. It’s an exciting new helmet because the brand has brought its MIPS Spherical technology over from the trail lid…
New colourways and kit for the Scott Contessa women’s MTB range
Contessa is Scott Sport’s women’s specific line, encompassing bikes, accessories and clothing, and the new 2023 Contessa Signature Collection – a premium capsule collection – has just been unveiled. Within…
Scott Scale 965 hardtail review
Log onto Scott’s website, search for hardtails, and you’ll see the XC focused Scale dominates the options. With no long, low and slack hardcore hardtail in sight, it’s apparent that…
Trek X-Caliber 8 hardtail review
The Trek X-Caliber 8 is a sure-footed 29er hardtail mountain bike, with plenty of reliable elements that boost its score to impressive levels, but a few missteps that hold it…
Spank Oozy 280 saddle review
In a previous group test we reviewed the Spank Oozy 220 saddle side-by-side with the Oozy 280 and there are two minor differences – the rails on the 280 are…
Get outside and have some fun in the mud
Cyclists of a more fairweather persuasion might opt to spend the colder months avoiding the wind and rain on their indoor trainers, but there’s no question winter is one of…
Cube Reaction Pro hardtail review
Cube has just two models in its Reaction HPA range of hardtails. The longer travel TM with a 130mm travel fork and this, the Pro, with a more XC-orientated 100mm…