The result of a huge investment and R&D process, this Kryptotal is part of a brand-new range Continental is banking on to get to back among the best mountain bike…
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Leatt MTB Enduro Pants 3.0 V22 review
The 3.0 trouser uses flexible fabric that stretches in all directions. And, like the best mountain bike trousers, there’s a tapered cut that’s roomier in thighs and knees, for freedom…
Hope XCR Pro X2 disc brake review
The XCR Pro X2 is Hope’s new lightweight disc brake designed for XC and marathon-style riding. How does it measure up against the best MTB disc brakes on sale? It…
Lazer Jackal MIPS helmet review
Lazer helmets always look a little conservative compared to the best MTB helmets on the market, but the Jackal MIPS breaks that mould and looks properly aggressive. In fact, we…
IXS Trigger AM helmet review
This high-end trail/all-mountain helmet from IXS has won an award for its design and innovation, but how does it stack up against the best MTB helmets on the market? Although…
Bontrager Blaze WaveCel helmet review
In our last helmet group test in search of the best MTB trail helmets we featured Bontrager’s Rally WaveCel but on this shootout we’ve been given an upgrade. The new…
Topeak JoeBlow Tubi 2Stage floor pump review
The name is a mouthful but the Topeak JoeBlow Tubi 2Stage does have a long list of features, including the elements you’d expect from a pump that aims to be…
Urge All-Air helmet review
French brand Urge has been making helmets for a long time now, with input from multiple World Champion, Fabien Barel. It is particularly known for very lightweight lids, often with…
Fist Evel Knievel gloves review
There’s no missing these tributes to the most famous airman on two wheels, but are the Fist Evel Knievels a match for the best mountain bike gloves? When these Evel…
Specialized Air Tool MTB floor pump review
The Specialized Air Tool MTB is a floor pump that doubles as a tubeless tyre inflator, and thanks to a number of features performs impressively in each of these roles.…
Lezyne Pressure Over Drive floor pump review
Offering both regular tyre inflation and an chargeable air chamber for seating and inflating tubeless setups, the Lezyne Pressure Over Drive has plenty of the features you’d want from one…
Bontrager Dual Charger floor pump review
The Bontrager Dual Charger floor pump is one of the best floor pumps on the market at a price that won’t break the bank. With its steel barrel and base,…
Best bodyweight exercises for mountain bikers
While there are few feats of strength more impressive than an eye-popping deadlift, you don’t need to be a gym rat – or even possess a gym membership – to…
Lifeline Airblast floor pump review
All Lifeline products are competitively priced and the Lifeline Airblast tubeless pump is no different. For the price, you get impressive performance and while it’s not the number one, it’s…
Blackburn Core 3 floor pump review
The Core is Blackburn’s flagship floor pump and features a lightweight 6061-series aluminium construction, a nicely shaped ergonomic handle and a stable, three-point base. All good features, and the elements…
Alpina Rootage helmet review
Alpina isn’t a brand we see a lot at mbr, but the company has a range of mountain bike helmets including the oddly named Rootage. Apparently, rootage is defined as…
Rock Machine Blizzard 50-297 first ride review
The Rock Machine Blizzard 50-297 has the price to compete with any of the best enduro bikes on the market, but does it deliver on the trails? Need to know…
Pro tips: how to prepare for a mountain bike race
The thrill of pitting your skills against the clock – there’s nothing quite like it. But take it from an expert, a little preparation goes a long way. So if…
Giro Montaro II helmet review
Obviously with this being called the Montaro II, the Montaro has had a reboot. The big question is is it still good enough to rate a high score and place…
Fox Racing Baseframe Pro D30 protection vest review
This Fox vest has both front and rear protection with a shaped chest guard and longer back plate extending almost from neck to coccyx. Heavy duty, it’s one of the…