Mountain Bike Rider
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 min |
Summer 2023
Mountain Bike Rider
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 min |
Summer 2023
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BEN'S SCOTT GENIUS ST 900 TUNED
MONTH 2: Ben's Italian baptism of fire leaves the Genius completely unfazed
2 min |
Summer 2023
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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 min |
Summer 2023
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POETRY IN MOTION
The new Specialized Epic World Cup blurs the line between hardtails and full-suspension
3 min |
July 2023
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TAR, VERY MUCH
We head to Tarland Trails in Aberdeenshire, a masterclass in modern trail building that brings bike park thrills to Scotland
5 min |
July 2023
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SPECIALIZED S-WORKS TURBO LEVO SL GEN 2
Just about every feature's been changed up but will the new Turbo Levo SL get us charged up?
5 min |
July 2023
Mountain Bike Rider
FORBIDDEN DRUID V2 XO
Will the new Druid's redesigned suspension prove a wise move on the trails?
5 min |
July 2023
Mountain Bike Rider
E-BIKE FAQ
Got a question about e-bike technique, set-up, or maintenance? All the answers are here...
7 min |
July 2023
Mountain Bike Rider
SHOP-BOUGHT E-BIKES
You can kick the tyres but should you flash the cash? We put seven high-street contenders to the test to find the answer
10+ min |
July 2023
Mountain Bike Rider
GREYP G6.6
It's clever and classy but this Porsche-backed e-bike is more of a Cayenne than a 911
2 min |
July 2023
Mountain Bike Rider
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 min |
July 2023
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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+ min |
June 2023
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Budget wheels
New wheels are one of the shrewdest upgrades; we take five great-value models out for a spin
10+ min |
June 2023
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WHY WE RIDE THE THING
We go riding (and drinking) with a group of mtb addicts to find out what two wheels and the Great Outdoors brings to their lives
8 min |
June 2023
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SEAN'S SONDER SIGNAL ST GX
MONTH 13: Sean bucks the trend for short stems on XL bikes, and not only does it look right, it feels right...
7 min |
June 2023
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First rides SWINGING A LEG OVER WHAT'S HOT THIS MONTH
A women’s e-bike that slashes weight to the bone and does everything other than ride itself
10+ min |
June 2023
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STEEL IS REAL...
And so is carbon-fibre, on Production Privée's latest material-melding trail bike
3 min |
June 2023
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Tested
HOPE 155MM EVO CRANKS
3 min |
June 2023
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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 min |
June 2023
Mountain Bike Rider
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 min |
May 2023
Mountain Bike Rider
DIRECT-SALES E-BIKES
In cash-strapped times, buying online straight from manufacturer can yield big savings; we select three e-bikes from Canyon, Vitus and YT and click 'add to basket'
10+ min |
May 2023
Mountain Bike Rider
RIDERS ON A STORM
When gale-force winds ripped through North Wales’s Llandegla forest, all seemed lost, but Jim and Badger’s OnePlanet Adventure trail centre is bouncing back
9 min |
May 2023
Mountain Bike Rider
First rides
SWINGING A LEG OVER WHAT'S HOT THIS MONTH
7 min |
May 2023
Mountain Bike Rider
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 min |
May 2023
Mountain Bike Rider
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 min |
May 2023
Mountain Bike Rider
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 min |
May 2023
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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 min |
May 2023
Mountain Bike Rider
Tested
Designed for DH and enduro, Deity's Speedway is the brand's burliest 35mm carbon bar.
10+ min |
April 2023
Mountain Bike Rider
THE ULTIMATE MTB BUCKET LIST!
What are your riding goals for 2023? Chances are, like most of us here at mbr, it's to ride more. But if you're also looking for ways to make your riding more varied this year, we have some suggestions.
10+ min |