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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…
Mountain biker with punctured lung rescued using What3Words location app
Police and the East Anglian Air Ambulance conducted a dramatic rescue of an injured mountain biker from Thetford Forest, using location app What3Words to pinpoint his location. The 59 year…
Look Trail Fusion pedals review
French brand Look already has a solid reputation for high-quality clipless pedals and entered the flat pedal market a couple of years ago with a two-model range. Recently it has…
SQ Labs 60X Infinergy Ergowave saddle review
If you’re looking for comfort and not that worried about aesthetics, then this perch from SQ Labs is up there with the best mountain bike saddles out there. The full…
Will fans have to pay to watch the 2023 UCI Mountain Bike World Series?
This summer, the Mountain Bike World Series – as it’s now known – including the XCO (cross-country), DHI (downhill) and enduro racing, will go out live and on-demand on Discovery+,…
Merida One-Forty 10K first ride review
If first impressions are anything to go by, Merida’s latest logically-named One-Forty trail bike, looks like the kind of do-it-all rig you’d expect from a mainstream brand – with a…
SDG Bel-Air 3.0 saddle review
The new Bel-Air 3.0 was a test winner previously, one of the best mountain bike saddles we’ve tested and, apart from some new colours, it remains unchanged. It still has…
How to endo on a mountain bike
The endo doesn’t just look cool; it’s a next-level skill that has lots of applications. Use it to navigate tight turns and hairpins when descending, or to understanding how far…
Specialized Bridge Comp with Mimic saddle review
There are a couple of Bridge saddles in the Specialized line, the Sport for £40, a standard Comp for £80 and the Comp with Mimic tested here, also for £80.…
Rapha Women’s Trail Lightweight Tank jersey
Forming part of a summer riding offering from Rapha including shorts and trousers, the Trail Lightweight Tank is designed for high summer conditions with a highly considered design but just…
Atherton AM.130.X first ride review
As the best trail bikes become increasingly homogenous, Atherton Bikes’ latest short travel ripper stands out as something unique and exciting. Want to know more about Atherton Bikes? Check out…
Bag a bargain: top-scoring Specialized mountain bikes on sale
If you’re looking for one of the best mountain bikes on the market but you’re also looking to save some cash, what do you do? Check out this list of…
Scott Factor MTB goggles review
If you’re looking for a good pair of budget goggles that outperform their price, the Scott Factor goggle is a really good choice. In fact, Scott’s Factor goggle is by far…
Canyon Torque 29 AL 6 first ride review
There are subtle differences between the best enduro mountain bikes, and the best bike park shredders. So where does the Canyon Torque 29 fit in, exactly? Look at it one…
How to service your OneUp Dropper Post at home
OneUp Components, based in the mountain biking heaven of Squamish, BC, knows a thing or two about components, and they also know a thing or two about riding in inclement…
Unior Tools Pro Home Kit review
Slovenian brand Unior, manufactures bike tools in Europe and has a well-deserved reputation for putting loads back into cycling through supporting events, teams and athletes. This experience of World Cup-level…