Boasting low weight and impressive climbing efficiency, the Pivot Trail 429 Pro XT/XTR is a 110/130mm 29er built for trail riding. This is the top-spec model, which features Fox Live…
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Leatt Jacket MTB Trail 3.0
In addition to a good-quality waterproof jacket, it’s nice to have something like Leatt’s MTB 3.0 trail jacket in your armoury. A waterproof jacket is highly breathable and should be…
Focus Jam² and Sam² updated with fresh geometry, kinematics and more
Not one, not two, but three. Focus has significantly updated its electric mountain bike range with three bikes designed to help riders find ‘their perfect match’; the aluminium-framed Jam² 6…
MBR April 2023 – 287
The latest issue of MBR is out now, and as ever it’s packed full of inspiring ideas and routes to help you find new places to get out and ride.…
Introducing the new Crankbrothers Mallet Trail clipless pedals
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…
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…