Convertible helmets are nothing new, with the original Giro Switchblade being introduced over 30 years ago. Since then, the likes of Met and Bell, have…
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Bike sales set to boom in 2024, as e-bike demand explodes and more women take up riding – says Mintel report
UK riders will spend nearly £1 billion on new bikes in 2024, with e-bikes accounting for nearly a fifth of all purchases, and a huge…
Has Lazer just democratised helmet safety? The Lupo and Finch use Kineticore crumple zone tech, cost less than £60 and score a perfect Virginia Tech 5-star rating
Lazer has extended its brilliant KinetiCore technology to two new helmets in its mountain bike range: but this time it’s not the priciest, top end…
The OneUp Components Dropper Post is my favourite dropper: the new V3 is even lighter, boasts less stack height, and keeps the 240mm rise
OneUp Components has launched its latest dropper post, called the V3 it comes with a whole host of improvements on the One Up Dropper Post…
YT Capra Core 5 gets an Ohlins coil shock, choice of 29er or mullet wheels, and a £6,000 pricetag
YT has added a new range-topping model to the Core range of enduro bikes – the Core 5. It’s available for £5,999 and in either…
Don’t waste your money on fancy bits – these are the most effective upgrades you can make on your mountain bike for under £100
If your pride and joy has lost its lustre, don’t start yearning after a new whip. With a handful of carefully-chosen budget upgrades, you can…
My job is Bike Test Editor, and here are my predictions for 5 hard-hitting enduro bikes that will get a complete refresh in 2024
Most bike brands operate on a three year model cycle, so you don’t need a crystal ball to predict which models are due an update.…
My favourite winter riding kit is up to 58% off right now: here’s my go-to uniform for grim weather
This is going to sound nuts, but winter is probably my favourite season to ride in. Sure, there’s plenty about it that’s not so great…
No need to pedal: Canyon’s Spectral:ON CFR will change gear while coasting… but is it a gimmick or a genuine performance boost?
What attracted you to the Canyon Spectral:ON CFR? Given that the Spectral:ON CF 9 was mbr’s e-bike of the Year in 2023, I figured the…
Could this be the next chapter for Go Outdoors? The sports supermarket invests big in mountain biking, with a nationwide apprentice scheme to train badly-needed mechanics
Ever tried to take your MTB into the bike shop for a service, only to be told the waiting list is longer than your wheelbase?…
The Shimano GF8 winter boots kept me glued to the pedals, but here’s why I won’t be recommending them…
Shimano’s GF8 is a flat pedal shoe with a difference, it’s a pumped-up shoe/ankle boot hybrid with extra insulation and a waterproof/breathable liner to make…
A year on SRAM’s radical AXS T-Type Transmission – the verdict
In March last year, SRAM unveiled its radical AXS T-Type Transmission, promising that the new drivetrain would bring unparalleled strength, durability, and precision shifting. It…
Iconic UK brand Orange Bikes appoints administrators – what does it mean for Orange’s customers?
Orange Bikes has appointed an administrator, in an effort to “restructure the business” and stave off job losses. In legal parlance it means Orange is…
I’ve tested eight waterproof trousers this winter, and Rab’s Cinder Kinetic is the only pair that can keep me dry
Rab’s new Cinder Kinetic Waterproof trousers are made from, hands down, the best waterproof material I’ve ever tried. That is one hell of a bold…
Strava data shows more of us are riding off-road than ever before… but not always on mountain bikes
Were the trails and carparks busier than ever round your way last year? Yup, ours too, and now Strava’s confirmed the uptick, seeing more knobbly…
The Orbea Wild M-Team crushes the toughest tracks, but the battery is a pig to remove
In 2020, the organisers of the Enduro World Series (as it was then, now called EDR – as in EnDuRo) introduced an e-bike category. At…
Get fit for mountain biking and racing in just 12 weeks, with strength training, cardio training, and skills routines for all levels
Interval training is hard but it’s the simplest, quickest and most effective route to becoming a faster rider. Coach to the pros Alan Milway shows…
The Canyon Strive:ON CFR is a big-hit e-bike with the precision of a scalpel
For a brand so focused on racing (and so proficient at building one of the best e-bikes on the market in the shape of the…
2024’s best and worst tech trends: What’s going to excite and annoy us in the next 12 months?
In the past, technical innovation has brought us game-changing trends such as progressive geometry, 29in wheels, mullet bikes, stealth dropper posts, single-ring drivetrains and internal…
January mountain bike sales: best new deals including the Vitus Mythique full-sus at £1400, Five Ten Trailcross 70% off, and Endura jackets for just £25…
2024 is shaping up to be a great year for mountain bikers. Yup, it might not look it out the window right now, but it’s…