Keen to rail those enduro trails like Martin Maes, on an Orbea? Well, your bike purchase will be a little more expensive in the future. The Spanish frame brand has…

After nearly a decade in the market, Race Face has updated its Atlas pedal. The new Atlas flat pedal features better home mechanical serviceability and an improved spindle design. Measuring…

If you are in the market for a mullet e-bike with single-pivot suspension, Orange has a new Phase MX Team derivative. The characteristic Orange frame aesthetic remains instantly recognisable, but…

Kona has a new owner. The Pacific Northwest bike brand, popular for its trail and enduro frames, has been acquired by an outdoor activity holding company. Kent Outdoors has bought…

On One Hello Dave

On-One’s Hello Dave is a radical hardtail with a wild backstory. With a 62º head angle and stretched 1295mm wheelbase on the size L, it puts the 29in front wheel…

The most famous siblings in mountain biking, are launching their eponymous frame brand into the online realm. Atherton bikes have gone live with a website that will allow customers to…

Michelin has revealed three new mountain bike tyres, targeted at riders who need increased rolling speed and low casing weight. These new Michelin tyres use a similar casing, with dual…

Investors are showing greater interest in mountain biking at a time when additional capital is required to fund future growth. With inventories low and demand showing no sign of tapering,…

Seasoned enduro racer Joe Barnes has moved frame brands, but will remain on a British bike for his Hazzard Racing team. The Scottish rider has transitioned from Orange to Hope,…

Salsa Blackthorn

Best known for its gravel and adventure bikes, Salsa has also spent years blending secret sauces for top-tier mountain bikes. The stealthy Blackthorn is its current 140mm travel rig that’s…

Antidote is a Polish boutique brand that doesn’t outsource production. By fabricating its own carbon-fibre structures, Antidote’s designs aren’t constrained by external suppliers. An in-house approach allows the company to…

SR Suntour Axon Werx fork

SR Suntour has been striving hard to dispense with the image of a brand mostly found on entry-level hardtails. Employing a considerable roster of high profile riders, including Olympic gold…

After some cryptic teasing, the Santa Cruz Syndicate has confirmed its team roster for the 2022 UCI season. Greg Minnaar remains in his position as the team’s lead rider. It…

Fox Flexair gloves 2022

Fox Flex Air gloves have stretch mesh panels between each finger to increase air, while the contoured cut of the fingers give them a second-skin like fit.

ARBR RB2 first ride

What’s the hottest trend in analog mountain bike design right now? Yup, you guessed it, it’s the high-pivot idler suspension design. From niche brands like Forbidden, Deviate and Antidote, to…

Cover MBR Feb 2022 issue 274

The latest issue of MBR is out now, packed full of inspiring ideas and routes to help you find new places to get out and ride. Here’s what you’ll find…