Although the Hope R2 LED STD (Standard) uses the two cell ES (energy status) battery pack, it’s just as bright as the R2 LED Epic – it just won’t last…
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Niterider Lumina Dual 1800 light review
We’ve tested Niterider Lumina lights previously, but the Niterider Lumina Dual 1800 is the first with two LEDs, kicking out a total of 1800 lumens.
Blackburn Dayblazer 1500 light review
With its machined aluminium construction, the Blackburn Dayblazer 1500 is one of the lightest standalone lights we've tested recently.
Canyon Spectral CF8 CLLCTV first ride review
Mullet version of Canyon’s Spectral trail bike. Black sheep of the Spectral family gets a Fox DHX coil shock to crank the fun factor up to 11.
YT Industries Decoy MX Core 4 e-bike review
There are still two versions of the Decoy, where the mixed wheel size option now carries the MX tag and still boasts 170/165mm travel.
Nukeproof Megawatt 297 Factory (2021) review
Designed around the compact Shimano EP8 motor, the aptly named Nukeproof Megawatt shares a strikingly similar profile with the acoustic version.
Santa Cruz Bronson CC AXS Reserve review
For the longest time, the Santa Cruz Bronson has been the quintessential 150mm travel trail bike in the Santa Cruz line, the new Bronson offers mullet.
Cannondale Scalpel HT race bike gets slack-for-XC geometry
Trail bike geometry and flexy chainstay carbon wizardry comes to the new Cannondale Scalpel HT.
How to make your bike puncture proof
No more flats, with Steve Peat. Preventing flats is as much about technique as it is about tech.
Best Evans Cycles Cyber Monday mountain bike deals
Evans Cycles have so many deals that it's daunting to wade through them all. So don't bother! We've done all the trawling for you. You're welcome.
MBR December 2021
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Cotic Droplink models now in mullet option
"The smaller rear wheel is a little more lively and easier to turn, with lots more clearance over the back of the bike in very steep terrain."
The world according to Gary Fisher
The godfather of mountain biking tells us about his Hollywood history, inventing the first klunkers, and his plans for a global trail network.
Specialized Status 160 review
With one model, five frame sizes, mixed wheels, two geometry settings and 160mm travel, the new Specialized Status ticks all the right boxes.
Rocky Mountain Powerplay e-bikes: lighter, more efficient, better geo
Has Rocky Mountain just made the best new e-bikes for 2022? Going by the vital statistics of the Canadian brand’s new Altitude Powerplay and Instinct Powerplay, it could well have…
Best Cyber Monday Jenson USA mountain bike deals
It is nearly December and Cyber Monday is here - if you look at Jenson USA mountain bike deals anyway. We've dug through the 100s of bargains and listed the…
How to find your flow when mountain biking
Andy Barlow from Dirt School shows us how to get there, with some some deliberate techniques and skills to focus on. Follow his expert advice to effortlessly trickle down your…
Best Cyber Monday REI mountain bike deals
Fun fact: REI stands for Recreational Equipment Incoporated. Okay, so that's not exactly very fun for fact but it does help illustrate that REI have been around since 1938.
Shimano Ultread soles: stickier and more durable?
Ultread is the new sole technology from Shimano, and it should make your mountain bike shoes grippier and more durable, riding clipless or flats.
My best trail: as chosen by Henrik Jensen
"My best trail? That's a very tricky one. One that pop into my mind immediately is Sticks Pass dropping down from Helvellyn in the Lake District."