The all-mountain enduro-slaying Santa Cruz Nomad has frequently impressed us with its performance, and we rate it amongst the best mountain bikes out there. 2022 sees the release of version…
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Kona Mahuna review
The latest Kona Mahuna 29er quickly proved to be the class act in the shop bought category of our best Hardtail of the Year test, 2022.From the very first pedal…
Peter Sagan plans to compete in the eMTB World Champs
It looks like pro road cyclist Peter Sagan will be competing in the 2022 electric mountain bike World Championships on the 22nd August in Les Gets. The Slovakian rider, who…
Canyon gets €30 million investment from LeBron James’ LRMR ventures to boost US presence
Canyon, or to give the company its full name, Canyon Bicycles GmbH, has set its sights clearly on significantly expanding its US offering, after both receiving significant investment from two…
The updated Norco Fluid offers all-round performance and future-proof upgradeability
The newly updated Norco Fluid is designed to bring together the features and geometry expert riders need in a package that’s designed to allow beginner and intermediate riders to develop……
Abus Bordo Lite 6055 Folding Lock review
What do you do with your bike when you’re out riding but need to pop into a shop or cafe? If you’re worried about someone hopping on and spinning off…
Get your brakes dialled for better control
To maximise your confidence and ride to the best of your abilities, you need to make sure your brakes are totally dialled. A huge part of this is ensuring you…
Kade Edwards: “Riding with Semenuk was surreal!”
If you haven’t seen the new Parallel II edit with Brandon Semenuk and Kade Edwards…where have you been? Featuring smooth riding, incredible footage and eye-popping tricks, it’s the perfect showcase…
Cube Attention SL first ride review
For a hardtail mountain bike that’s had a very recent overhaul, the 2022 Cube Attention SL manages to keep one foot firmly planted in the past. Yes, it has a…
What will the mountain bike of tomorrow look like? 8 industry experts gaze into the crystal ball of bike design
In issue one of Mountain Bike Rider magazine waaaaay back 1997 we asked the industry movers and shakers what the best mountain bikes of the future would look like. The…
BMC Fourstroke 01 LT One first ride review
Tom Pidcock’s race machine with a bit more oomph, BMC’s Fourstroke LT gives mere mortals a bit of a safety net that takes it into best down-country territory. Need to…
Were Semenuk and Edwards riding a secret new Trek trail bike?
Is it possible to come up with a more perfect dream team for a shredit than Brandon Semenuk and Kade Edwards? Probably not, and this week’s Parallel II edit delivered…
Squirt Chain Lube E-bike review
Wet lube works fine in the winter but come the summer it can get a coating of dust like sherbet on a Dib Dab. That’s no good at all for…
Dainese HGR Pants review
Dainese claims the HGR is the most resistant, high-performance MTB pant in its range and when it turned up it was obvious the finish, weight and quality were right up…
MBR August 2022 – 279
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.…
POC Oseus knee pad review
The oddly named Oseus is the latest and greatest knee pad from POC to use its VPD technology. Like D3O and Sastec, VPD is a smart polymer that’s soft and…
Leatt Airflex Pro knee pad review
To cut down on bulk but still provide adequate protection, the Leatt AirFlex Pro knee pad uses a 3D moulded AirFlex gel protector. As you can see, it has an…
Hope Tech 4 E4 brakes review
Hope’s been making some of the best MTB disc brakes in Lancashire for over 25 years now, with its basic lever shape remaining pretty similar for quite some time now.…
Smith Leadout PivLock sunglasses review
Leading eyewear brand Smith has a huge range of MTB sunglasses that always seem to fit my face really well. These new Leadouts are designed with slightly less wrap to…
Brandon Semenuk and Kade Edwards pair up for Parallel II
Freeride legend Brandon Semenuk is back for another action-packed Parallel edit, and this time he’s joined by downhill and freeride multi-threat Kade Edwards. Edwards and Semenuk are both Red Bull…