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…
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YT Izzo Uncaged 7 first ride review
YT launched its short travel Izzo 18 months ago, and in its original form it was a short travel bike with 130mm travel that bridged the gap between trail and…
Tom Pidcock adds an MBE to his titles
Tom Pidcock might only be 22, but the British cycling phenom has been awarded with an MBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours. After an incredible 2021, Tom’s MBE is…
Neko leaves Intense to go custom for 2022
Neko Mulally has taken a radical approach to solve his frame sponsor issue for 2022: by building his own bike. The American downhiller, who has ridden for esteemed teams such…
USWE Zulo 6 Plus Hip Pack review
This Zulo 6 is a new hydration hip pack from Swedish brand USWE. Banana-shaped, it comes pre-curved to better fit the human form with a slightly lower front waist belt…
Deity Deftrap pedal review
Most flat pedal manufacturers now have a more affordable nylon option in their range and the latest with a placky-platform is Deity.
Danny’s Driveway is where it all happened
Is it possible to watch too much of Danny MacAskill? No. Never. The Scottish trials riding phenom produces a tremendous amount of footage for his edits. And that means some…
SKS Anywhere Bottle Cage Adapter
It’s simple and effective, but only on bikes with conventional size tubes and front triangles, which are those likely to have bottle cage mounts anyway.
Ride Concepts Hellion Elite Women’s Shoes review
Review by Alice Burwell. This is the women's version of the Hellion Elite that scored a perfect 10 in the mbr flat pedal shoe test earlier this year.
Video: Tahneé Seagrave and the hidden side of elite downhill racing
Tahneé Seagrave is one of the most gifted downhill riders of her generation. The Welsh resident learned to ride in the mountain biking mecca of Morzine. And her talent was…
Peaty’s Link Lube All Weather review
Regularly lubing your bike’s chain reduces friction for smoother and more efficient pedalling and also helps prevent failures and premature drivetrain wear.
Five Ten Stealth DLX shoes review
Drawing inspiration from classic 1980s Adidas trainers like Gazelles and Sambas, these Five Ten Stealth DLX shoes are a new model straddling the boundaries between dedicated bike shoes and ‘hanging…
Better e-bike suspension feel with OChain-E
Italian mountain bike component brand, OChain, has a new product to make your dual-suspension e-bike feel even livelier. Design engineers at OChain specialize in reducing chain growth and pedal kickback…
Spank Oozy 395+ Wheelset review
With a massive 40mm wide rim (measured 35mm internal) the 29in Oozy 395+ is a burly wheelset and, according to Spank, is aimed at enduro, trail and all-mountain riding.
DT Swiss buys Trickstuff
A new acquisition in the European component space could unlock the potential of Trickstuff. The German boutique brake and adaptor brand is now part of DT Swiss, which takes full…
My best trail: as chosen by Katy Curd
Katy Curd is a former 4X national champ, a pro downhill rider and now she runs Katy Curd Coaching in the Forest of Dean.
Crankbrothers Gem Short mini-pump review
Gem pumps have been part of the Crankbrothers line for quite a while, and there are two lengths – long and short. It’s also one of the best mini-pumps on…
Lezyne Grip Drive HV mini-pump review
The name says it all; the Lezyne Grip Drive HV has a knurled aluminium handle that offers a ton of traction and it’s one of the best mountain bike mini-pumps…
Topeak Mountain TT-G mini-pump review
Topeak makes loads of mini pumps, but you could hardly call the Mountain TT-G mini – it’s a monster. But it’s also one of the best mountain bike mini-pumps on…
Shaw and Fearon onto new teams for 2022
Two of downhill mountain biking’s most stylish riders will be on new teams in 2022. American, Luca Shaw, has announced that his journey with the Santa Cruz Syndicate is ending…