Fat is the new skinny
What to look for in a lock-on gripGrips have been bulking up recently. Gone are the super-skinny lock-ons of the early Noughties t...
UPDATED: wireless electronic SRAM Eagle to debut at World Cup this weekend?
Spy shots a go go on NinoSpy shots have shown Nino Schurter rocking a SRAM eTap rear mech. What's all that about then? Custom one-...
New Sky2Trails enduro pairs event this summer in Les Arcs
Encore endureauBrand new three day enduro stage race in France. The first ever sky2trail event will take place on June 30th to Jul...
E-bikes banned off-road in Washington State
A legislative bill passed that is very much a downer for e-bikersLocal mountain bike alliance EMBA were part of the team behind th...
The EX Enduro returns on September 14-16th
Three days of primo enduro with 22 timed stages.The EX Enduro, Exmoor. 2017Images only to be used for promoting The EX Enduropleas...
Three Nepali women spreading the joy of mountain biking
The digital film premiere of MokshaWatch as Roja, Usha, and Nishma’s stories as they find mental and physical health on two whee...
Here’s some advice on testing a bike
This month's Star LetterDon’t try to work out which one has the best damping or the ultimate anti-squat. Focus on which bike you...
How to ride yourself fitter without extra miles or killing the fun
Fitter by stealthWhat’s the best way to build progress and ride faster on your bike, and still enjoy the riding itself? Should y...
Shhhh! Five great UK mountain rides you’ve hopefully never heard of
Secret highsRoseberry Topping: keep it to yourself. Pic: Tristan Tinn.Even on our tiny, often overcrowded island, there are still ...
New Jamis Dakar could be the best £1k full susser since Calibre Bossnut
The 'Nut cracker?Check out the new Jamis Dakar A2: a 120mm full-suspension bike with RockShox suspension, for just £1,000. Coming...
12 mountain bike products that should exist… but don’t
Bike industry, make them happenPedal bicycles have been around for 200 years yet there are still some things that need to be inven...
Strava Global Heatmap and how to opt out of it
Keep your secret stuff secretStrava have just release an updated version of the Strava Global Heatmap. This new version has anothe...
Alan Milway’s MX Fitness offering Surrey Strength Sessions this month
Invest in yourself instead of your bikeFitness guru and regular mbr contributor Alan Milway's MX Fitness outfit is offering Surrey...
Scott TwinLoc remote-control suspension system has finally come of age
Gives you two bikes in one (maybe three)Scott TwinLoc has been around in various forms for a few years but it's this very latest i...
New Intense Sniper cross country race machine on the way?
Jeff Steber's new favourite toyA social leak and a bit of sneaking around Australian bike sites has revealed the new Intense Snipe...
Bender, Steve Peat and NoTubes Stan still on waiting list for MTB Hall Of Fame
Nomination process now openIt's nomination time again for the Mountain Bike Hall Of Fame and for us it's a three horse race betwee...
Dirty Deals: Renthal, Oakley, Hope and much more!
Post-Beast of The East bonanza!This week's Dirty Deals see a veritable dirty dozen of tempting offers from the internet's leading ...
How to spend two minutes repairing a trail damaged by Snowmageddon
How to kick a drain (no really!)The Beast From The East has left a lot of standing water and debris on the trails. Here's how to d...
Why mountain bikes? Riders of all ages give their answer
Photo-vid by mbr regular Tristan TinnA photographic interview, studying different perspectives about mountain biking. Photographed...
Starling Cycles Murmur Factory Edition. Made in Taiwan. Still rad.
Designed by Joe, built by ORA.Starling Murmur Factory frame has been designed in the UK by Joe McEwan and hand built in Taiwan by...
