A newcomer on the scene, young upstart Forestal is aiming to mix it up with the best electric mountain bikes on the market. And in…
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The Cotswolds 200: Ultradistance off road and through the night
The Cotswolds conjures a picture of old English perfection. An expanse of gently rolling countryside through which small country lanes carve an insignificant furrow. A…
Mondraker’s Chrono DC puts downcountry riding in a hardtail form
Mondraker is putting the downcountry into hardtails with the new DC line of its Mondraker Chrono model. Boasting a slacker head angle than its XC…
Specialized S-Works Turbo Levo SL review
When Specialized launched the Levo SL back in 2020, it was going where no mountain bike brand had ever gone before. And while it wasn’t…
Merida EX Enduro: a must-ride event for 2023
The Merida EX Enduro is a must-ride event, officially (according to MBR). Three days of incredible tracks, incredible scenery and incredible atmosphere, with a night-enduro…
SRAM patent application hints at potential new e-bike motor
Some excellent sleuthing by our colleagues at sister site Bikeperfect.com has uncovered a patent application by SRAM for a new and radical e-bike motor that…
Hope F22 flat pedal review
It’s been a full decade since Hope launched its F20 flat pedal. Ample time, then, to iron out the problems with the old design, and…
Britain’s best flow trails
The wind rushing past your ears, the ground zooming below your tyres, you pump and turn and rail and generally feel like a hero. The…
Jamis Faultline A1 review
The Jamis Dakar has always been a strong contender in our entry-level, budget full-suspension bike test. But with the category shifting to embrace the improved…
Brilliant money saving tips for mountain bikers
The outdoors may be technically free, but mountain biking is becoming an increasingly expensive way to access it. With the cost of living rising in…
Polygon Siskiu T8 29 review
The Polygon Siskiu is a hard hitting 29er trail bike with 135mm of travel and a 140mm fork. Dig a little deeper however, and you…
Best new trails to ride in 2023
Nothing beats the first time you ride a new mountain bike trail. You might mess up every corner but you’ll get to the bottom buzzing…
How to stop arm pump: what it is, what causes it, and how to prevent it
Whether it is clips vs flats or analog vs e-bike, there seems to be a lot of division in mountain biking. And while most of…
Riding Exmoor: Uplifts, loamy singletrack, and pasties
Bridleways really aren’t supposed to be this good. This corner has the perfect radius to hold my speed for the next, the trail defined by…
Zen and the art of mountain bike maintenance
I’m not a natural mechanic. Bike parts break in my hands, bolts strip, threads rip and tools shatter. Many an evening I’d sheepishly besiege my…
Vitus Mythique 29 VRX (2023) review
When we tested the original Mythique 29 back in 2019, we were blown away by the suspension performance, build kit and frame quality. But we…
Enduro joins the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup
Get ready for one of the biggest shake-ups in the world of mountain bike racing and the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup series in… well,…
Lighter, less metal, more carbon: the race-ready Scott Scale RC gets a new year update
The Scott Scale RC has been a regular fixture on cross-country World Cup and World Champion podiums, piloted to victory by the one and only…
Fabio Wibmer takes the new Crankbrothers Stamp Street Fabio shoes for a ride with style
Looking for a comfy casual shoe that works well for riding? Or a riding shoe that’s flexible enough for wearing day-to-day? The new Crankbrothers Stamp…
Christmas gifts for mountain bikers under $50/£50: brilliant budget presents
Are you in need of a stocking filler for a mountain biker? Search no longer, the answer will be below. Eleven cheap Christmas gift ideas…