Whyte’s reputation for producing the best trail and enduro bikes is second to none. This UK brand’s design team doesn’t seem to sit still, constantly…
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Canyon launches the Spectral 125: A short-travel shredder for riders who like to redline
Short-travel trail bikes are all the rage. And while it’s lightweight down-country bikes that seem to be getting all of the attention, Canyon has adopted…
Orange Stage 6 Evo SE first ride review
Tired of feeling disconnected from the trail thanks to miles of suspension travel? Well, the Orange Stage 6 Evo aims to deliver that frenetic, plugged-in…
Focus Jam 8.9 review
Focus launched its redesigned trail bike last year with an alloy frame and an impressive price tag for a brand sold through a dealer network.…
The best electronic suspension for mountain bikes: Computer controlled suspension that delivers the best of both worlds
Electronics are ubiquitous. From the smartphone in your pocket to the fuel injection pump in your car, algorithms analyse data and perform complex tasks without…
Santa Cruz Heckler first ride review
The original Santa Cruz Heckler didn’t set the world alight: with updated geometry, bigger wheels and a larger capacity battery, Santa Cruz aims to take…
Haibike AllMtn 6 e-bike longterm review: A year of trail abuse
The e-bike specialist has specced its Haibike AllMtn 6 all-mountain model with Yamaha’s latest PW-X2 motor complete with InTube 600Wh battery.
On-One’s Hello Dave first ride review
On-One’s Hello Dave is a radical hardtail with a wild backstory. With a 62º head angle and stretched 1295mm wheelbase on the size L, it…
Atherton bikes go customer-direct with online sales
The most famous siblings in mountain biking, are launching their eponymous frame brand into the online realm. Atherton bikes have gone live with a website…
Salsa Blackthorn Carbon first ride review
Best known for its gravel and adventure bikes, Salsa has also spent years blending secret sauces for top-tier mountain bikes. The stealthy Blackthorn is its…
ARBR RB2 first ride review
What’s the hottest trend in analog mountain bike design right now? Yup, you guessed it, it’s the high-pivot idler suspension design. From niche brands like…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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,…
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.