UK brand Cotic has released the fourth generation of its RocketMAX enduro bike, with plenty of new bits to shout about. Built to accommodate the new 38mm stanchion 170mm enduro…
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Endura Hummvee Flat pedal shoe review
There are three options in the new Endura range, two top-end MT500 shoes including a flat pedal and a clipless offering, and this more keenly priced Hummvee – it gets…
Leatt Velocity 6.5 Enduro goggle review
Leatt’s Velocity 6.5 Enduro goggle hails from its moto range, which explains the hefty 200g weight – that’s nearly double some of the MTB-specific options on the market. Obviously those…
Bell Descender goggle review
Bell’s Descender goggle is a relatively new product from the helmet behemoth, designed to complement its enduro and DH offerings. It’s available with a mirrored lens for £49.99 or a…
Move Over, Marin County: mountain biking was born in Paris
We had a birthday recently, mbr turned 25 and it inspired us to look back over the early years… know your roots, and all that. We found a treasure trove…
Specialized Camber helmet review
Visually the Camber looks like the more expensive Ambush 2, but it’s the features rather than the looks that make this lid one of the best mountain bike helmets around.…
Hope Tech 3 V4 disc brake review
Even though this disc brake is called the Hope Tech 3 V4 (adjustable Tech 3 lever mated to the V4 caliper) it’s actually Hope’s downhill brake. But don’t let the…
Specialized Airtool Switch Comp mini-pump review
In terms of construction, the Specialized Airtool Switch Comp is very similar to the Park Tool PMP 4.2, one of the better, if not the best mini-pumps on the market.…
Leatt MTB Gravity 4.0 V22 helmet review
Even though the Leatt MTB Gravity 4.0 V22 is designed for enduro racing, it is DH certified so there’s nothing stopping you wearing this on the uplift or during a…
Bell Super Air Spherical helmet review
Bell’s new Super Air is the first trail helmet with Flex Spherical + MIPS technology. So rather than a thin plastic liner, the MIPS in Super Air is actually a…
Rude rides: trails in the rudest places in the UK
From Shitterton to The Knob, the UK is home to some colourfully rude place names that cause endless sniggering amusement on road trips. It’s also home to some equally vibrant…
Fox Dropframe helmet review
The Fox Dropframe is a half-way house between a full face and half shell. It doesn’t have a chin bar but there’s increased coverage at the side of the jaw,…
TRP Slate T4 Evo disc brake review
At just over £100, the TRP Slate T4 Evo disc brake is basically a cut-price version of the E-MTB, but with a lot of the same features. Features such as…
100% Hydromatic Pant review
We’d highly recommend getting one of the best waterproof pants for winter riding. This 100% waterproof trouser uses a 2.5-layer fabric with a little bit of stretch and is rated…
Dexshell Ultrathin waterproof socks review
Every winter, in the quest to keep pinkies warmer and drier in the slop, my waterproof socks come out of retirement. Over the years, I’ve tried a few different brands…
‘Do a Wheelie’ with Danny MacAskill
The wheelie. Tricky to master, it always impresses, and it’s a great fundamental bike skill to boot. Of course if you’re Danny MacAskill, you’re going to take it to a…
Dainese Linea 01 full-face helmet review
After over a decade out of the helmet game, Italian protection legend Dainese is back with the world’s lightest ever DH-certified full face cycling helmet. The new Dainese Linea 01…
SRAM Code RSC disc brake review
Once fitted to our test bike, our initial impressions of the SRAM Code RSC disc brake were how noticeably firm it felt as you grabbed the lever.
Ride your way with the Northwave’s new Spring/Summer collection
With its headquarters nestled at the base of the Italian Alps, you could say that Northwave has mountains in its blood. The brand cut its teeth creating specialist snowboarding boots…
Birzman Infinite Snap-It Apogee mini-pump review
With its highly polished silver surface, the Snap-It Apogee definitely stands out amongst a sea of black sticks that make up the best mountain bike mini-pumps. Pull it open and…