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…
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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…
Selle San Marco Ground Dynamic saddle review
Although the Selle San Marco Ground Dynamic shares a lot of DNA with the Selle Italia X-Bow Superflow, there are some subtle differences that improve ride performance. Best mountain bike…
Selle Italia X-Bow Superflow saddle review
The X-Bow from Italian saddle giant Selle Italia – more commonly known for producing road cycling saddles – has a sleek design and central pressure relief channel. Best mountain bike…
Giro Cycling issues recall notice on some Merit MTB helmets
Giro Cycling, part of Bell Sports, has just issued a voluntary recall notice on certain Giro Merit mountain bike helmets due to a manufacturing issue with the strap which may…
Giant XTC SLR 29 1 hardtail review
Few bikes impress us as much as the Giant XTC SLR 29 1 has. It’s one of the best hardtail mountain bikes out there when it comes to XC racing…
Burgtec The Cloud MKII saddle review
You might think you’re seeing double with this review, because apart from some slight cosmetic differences, the Burgtec The Cloud is identical to the Gusset S2 AM. It’s made in…
Rab Cinder offers technical outdoor kit for mountain bikers
The well-known and highly rated outdoor kit and clothing brand Rab has released a range of off-road cycling wear designed for mountain bikers and gravel riders. The range comprises everything…
Leatt Women’s MTB Gravity 2.0 Jersey review
The Leatt Women’s MTB Gravity 2.0 is a simple but effective women’s jersey, loose but with a feminine cut, and comes in a good range of sizes. In fact, it’s…
Learn how to master the wheelie with Andy Barlow from Dirt School
The wheelie is one of the most iconic bike tricks, and while it’s obviously a lot of fun and always impressive, it’s also useful for helping you tacking steep obstacles…
Fox enters the mountain bike shoe market with new Union flat and clipless models
They’ve been two years in the making, but they’re finally here. Fox Racing has unveiled its new mountain bike shoes, the Fox Union Shoes, comprising two clipless models and one…
Gusset S2 AM saddle review
Whoever designed the Gusset S2 AM saddle has definitely gone for a sleek aesthetic. And it seems they’ve also gone to the same factory in Taiwan as Burgtec, because both…
Koo Edge goggles review
Italian brand Koo only offers one MTB goggle; this high-end Edge using lenses made by German optical giants Zeiss. Koo’s lenses are installed or removed by a clip-in system where…
Ragley Tracker saddle review
The first thing we noticed about the Ragley Tracker is the price. £30 is stonking good value for a saddle at this weight with cro-mo rails, a synthetic leather cover…
Know a young rider with the skills for the Muc-Off Young Guns Academy?
Racing is an expensive business, so if you’ve got, know (or are) a young up-and-coming rider, this opportunity is big news. Muc-Off, purveyors of a huge range of bike cleaning…
Fizik Terra Artica X5 GTX Winter Boots review
The Fizik Terra Artica X5 GTX are, as the name suggests, a winter-ready set of bike shoes. Featuring a Gore-Tex liner for waterproofing, plus insulation, the aim is to stop…
Feeling those 90’s vibes with the Rapha + Brain Dead limited edition trail range
Rapha’s Trail collection of mountain bike clothing has impressed us (for the most part) here at MBR, with some items the Gore-Tex Infinium Jacket scoring a coveted 10/10. Now, the…
Liv’s new Lurra is an adventurous trail-slaying hardtail
Hardtails are incredibly versatile bikes, able to tackle singletrack trails and bikepacking adventures, and that’s exactly what the new Liv Lurra is all about. This women’s specific hardtail mountain bike…
WTB SL8 saddle review
In the past we’ve included both the WTB Volt and WTB Silverado in our group test, but this is our first look at the SL8. WTB doesn’t like to pigeonhole…