The bike that began life way back in 1999 has been reinvented for the modern enduro rider, and the modern rider full stop. The new Intense Tracer 279 boasts 170mm…
Mountain Bike Rider
Racing roots: great riders in the history of mountain biking
No matter what, where or how you ride, there is a cornerstone which is important to acknowledge; mountain biking was born a sport. Competition has been at the forefront of…
How does tubeless sealant actually work?
Ben from Stan’s, Mark Weir from WTB and Tom from Peaty’s reveal the science behind sealant. It's a bit like vomit or blood?! Okayyy...
Less is more with Pivot’s Les SL V2
After a series of trail and enduro bike updates to its model range during Q1 2022, Pivot has revealed something for gram counting riders. The Arizonan brand’s Les SL is…
Factor moves into mountain biking with new Lando XC and HT
Road bike brand Factor has just entered the mountain bike market with the arrival of its premium cross-country focussed Factor Lando. Available as a hard-tail or full-suspension, the eagle-eyed fans…
Giro Latch shoe review
On face value, Giro’s new Latch flat-pedal shoe looks pretty basic, but it’s actually loaded with technology. Starting at the bottom it has a new sole, which is made from…
Kali Mission 2.0 knee guard review
If you’re searching for one of the best knee pads for trail use, look no further. The Mission 2.0 Knee Guard is a pull-on pad and consists of lightweight four-way…
SRAM HS2 brake rotor review
Your bike might be rocking one of the best disc brake systems on the market, but there are still ways you can boost your stopping power. Rotors are one way.…
Teravail Honcho tyre review
This Honcho is US brand Teravail’s aggro trail tyre that comes in two casing options and two widths, and aims to compete with the best trail tyres such as Maxxis’…
MBR May 2022 – 275
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.…
279 becomes Orange’s fastest DH rig
Gravity racers with a soft spot for a rugged aluminium frame aesthetic and high chainstay rear triangles, will love Orange’s new 279. The brand’s latest downhill bike debuted in France…
YT Capra MX Uncaged 9 first ride review
The YT Capra has long been one of the best enduro bikes on the market, as well as one of the most affordable. Does YT’s latest Uncaged 9 model live…
Marzocchi Bomber CR coil shock review
The best coil shocks are enjoying something of a resurgence at the moment as riders look for extra grip and damping performance on more challenging terrain, be that steeper or…
Bryton Rider 420 GPS review
The Bryton Rider 420 packs many of the functions of fancier bike-specific GPS navigation units into a smaller, more affordable package. If you’re serious about training you can also connect…
Lapierre’s updated XR cross-country bike is lighter and more progressive
As elite cross-country courses evolve in technicality and toughness, cross-country bikes have evolved to handle them. The Lapierre XR, and its XC- marathon-ready sibling the Lapierre XRM, have been redesigned…
Mountain bike brands commit to boxing clever with sustainable packaging
The mountain bike industry is moving apace to reduce wasteful packaging and embrace sustainable shipping. A theme of the supply chain disruption endured by mountain bike brands since the pandemic,…
Specialized Supacaz ePedal e-bike pedal review
The best mountain bike flat pedals of modern times all have one thing in common – their big, sturdy platform. The Supacaz ePedal looks to flip this on its head…
Ryobi 18V One+ Cordless 22bar Power Washer Kit review
The Ryobi 18V One+ Cordless 22bar Power Washer is one of the best mobile pressure washers to date. There, we’ve got that out the way from the off. It’s a…
O’Neal Mud Waterproof shorts review
O’Neal’s latest top-tier Mud shorts use a thick three-layer fabric that’s extremely waterproof, tough and rip resistant. Inside, well glued, fully-taped seams don’t skimp on the overlap and outer pockets…
Santa Cruz Chameleon first ride review
The much-revered Santa Cruz Chameleon turns 25 in 2022 (much like our beloved MBR magazine). This do-it-all hardtail rolled into production in 1997 and is one of the longest-running model…