In this issue

TRAIL HUNTIN’
Four ways to find new trails, from the humble map to the modern app. Just be sure to add in some human connection too, community rides are the most rewarding.

GENERATION GAME
Blood is thicker than water, and that’s never truer than when you’re up against your own kids and the clock, racing at Peaty’s Steel City DH. Time to pass the baton?

THE BUZZ: 5 BEST NEW PLACES TO RIDE
Laggan, Dyfi, Swinley, Fort William and BikePark Wales all have great-looking new trails or tracks to tick off and savour this autumn..

DMR STAGE 2 MTB RAIL SADDLE

DMR's new Stage 2 MTB Rail is one of those new/old products. The shape and construction are identical to the existing Oi Oi saddle, but the company has wrapped it in a new skin and added some harder-wearing reinforcement to the edges. It's also toned down the lairy graphics; this saddle only comes in plain black.

1 min

STRAIGHT TORQUING - GUY KESTEVEN

Has tech taken the hard work and fun out of mountain biking, or should we embrace evolution and roll with it?

3 mins

RAGLEY BIG WIG RACE

Its geometry has been tweaked and trimmed, so how does the new Big Wig sit with us now?

5 mins

PIVOT SHUTTLE LT 29 TEAM XTR

Can Pivot's enduro e-bike justify its top-end price tag on the trails?

6 mins

Voyage of Discovery

Why the post-Red Bull World Cup era calls for cautious optimism

3 mins

Training wheels

Riding with your kids should be the best thing you've ever done. Here's how to guarantee success

7 mins

Gee Atherton

Gee Atherton tells us how he recovered from a near-fatal crash on 'The Knife Edge' with a little help from Red Bull Hardline

10+ mins

BEN'S SCOTT GENIUS ST 900 TUNED

MONTH 2: Ben's Italian baptism of fire leaves the Genius completely unfazed

2 mins

SHORT-TRAVEL SHREDDERS

With a ride that’s more director’s chair than armchair, short-travel bikes put you fully in charge on the trails; we put two to the test

10+ mins

GLORY DAYS

Giant’s iconic downhill bike is back, featuring a Rob Warner Legends colour scheme, carbon frame, mullet wheels and offering more adjustments than an orthodontist

3 mins

GRAVEL VS XC

Gravel bikes are appearing on mountain bike trails all over the country – it’s time to shave our legs, pull on a tattoo sleeve and find out what all the fuss is about

5 mins

THE LONG GAME

Just how does Greg Minnaar stay fast, focused and injury free (touch wood!), even into his 40s? Coach Alan Milway lets us peek behind the GOAT’s training curtain

5 mins

GREYP G6.6

It's clever and classy but this Porsche-backed e-bike is more of a Cayenne than a 911

2 mins

GET FITTER ON YOUR E-BIKE

WITHOUT EVEN TRYING! Having a motor means you can pick and choose when to go hard and perfectly target your training zones

4 mins

Essential E-bike Training

The added weight of a battery and motor means extra strain on your body; here’s how to bulletproof your muscular endurance

3 mins

Tested

HOPE 155MM EVO CRANKS

3 mins

SKILLS TO RACE

Elite enduro athlete Innes Graham knows what it takes to ride at the highest level and he’s here to share the secrets of shredding at speed in our race-ready masterclass

6 mins

STEEL IS REAL...

And so is carbon-fibre, on Production Privée's latest material-melding trail bike

3 mins

American flyers high-flying short-travel trail bikes

Do short-travel rippers still make sense with ever-more capable XC rigs snapping at their wheels? We test three of the best from across the pond

10+ mins

JAMES'S PIVOT FIREBIRD PRO - £8,200 29in saddleback.co.uk

MONTH 7: Thanks to brake bleeding and suspension woes, James has mostly been getting his hands dirty this month

2 mins

ZERODE KATIPO DELUXE - €8,395 (excl. import duties/taxes) 29in .zerode.eu

With its drivebelt, twist-shifter and Pinion gearbox, the Katipo's quirky but is it quality?

5 mins

CANYON NEURON 6 - £2,249 27.5in & 29in canyon.com

NEED TO The previous Neuron got on our nerves; KNOW can its redesigned successor get us fired up?

6 mins

LONG TERMERS

Countless hours on the trails make this the ultimate test of performance as well as reliability

7 mins

First rides

SWINGING A LEG OVER WHAT'S HOT THIS MONTH

10+ mins

STONE COLD CLASSIC

Trans-Provence and the Stone King Rally both limited rider numbers. But now anyone can trace the route and experience the journey

7 mins

FULLY EXPOSED

Exposed trails are equal parts thrilling and intimidating, whether clinging to a steep hillside, teetering along a ridgeline or just leaving you at the mercy of the elements

2 mins

LONG TERMERS

Countless hours on the trails make this the ultimate test of performance as well as reliability

10+ mins

SANTA CRUZ NOMAD C GX AXS COIL RSV MX

With MX wheels and a new sense of purpose, the latest Nomad strikes out on a different path

6 mins

TREK FUEL EX 9.9

With a 10mm travel boost and a super-versatile new design, the Fuel EX 9.9 is a tasty prospect

5 mins

SCOTT SPARK RC WORLD CUP AXS

With a hidden shock and killer XC credentials, the latest Spark is a concealed race weapon

5 mins

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Mountain Bike Rider Magazine Description:

Mountain Bike Rider Magazine is a monthly magazine published by Future. The magazine is aimed at mountain biking enthusiasts of all levels. Mountain Bike Rider Magazine features articles on a wide range of topics, including:

* Bike reviews: The magazine reviews new and used mountain bikes from all major manufacturers.
* Mountain biking trails: The magazine covers mountain biking trails around the world, including reviews of difficulty, scenery, and amenities.
* Mountain biking skills: The magazine provides tips and advice on mountain biking skills, such as how to climb, descend, and corner.
* Mountain biking fitness: The magazine features articles on mountain biking fitness, such as training plans and nutrition advice.
* Mountain biking culture: The magazine features articles on the mountain biking culture, such as fashion, events, and travel.

Mountain Bike Rider Magazine is a must-read for anyone who is passionate about mountain biking. The magazine is known for its high-quality photography, its informative and engaging articles, and its commitment to providing its readers with the latest news and information about the mountain biking world.