The August issue of MBR is out now, packed full of inspiring ideas and route maps to help you find new places to ride. Here’s what you’ll find inside.…
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Arrivals: this week’s new stuff in for review
For those of you who can’t wait until the reviews come out in the magazine or go up online, here’s another in our new series of pre-emptive peeks into recent…
Cube Stereo Hybrid 160 HPA SL 500 (2017) first ride
With the 2017 Cube Stereo Hybrid 160 HPA SL 500 the ultimate power-assisted enduro rig is no longer just an electric dream.
Top five Yorkshire mountain bike routes: free GPS downloads
Cracking singletrack and out-there adventure riding. Yorkshire mountain bike routes in The Dales, the South Pennines, the Peak District and West Yorkshire.
How to fuel for your next event
High5 show how getting the right fuel for your upcoming event can make the world of difference
Dirty Deals: flat pedals, Oakleys, Camelbaks and much more
The 50th edition of Dirty Deals is not a special edition - this is because Dirty Deals is already special enough! Maybe next time we'll go for a theme.
2018 Giant Reign Advanced 0 refined to run coil shocks
The new Giant Reign Advanced 0 has tweaked sizing, suspension layout and spec to make it more race-focused. It’s still got 160mm travel and 27.5in wheels.
GAP bikepark opens near Dublin next week
The doors are set to open at the Glencullen Adventure Park next week - July 29th/30th - so we can finally let the cat out of the bag.
Interview with designer of the Calibre Bossnut and Beastnut
We grabbed some time with Calibre bikes' designer-in-chief Mike Sanderson to ask him how he managed to produce such a game changing mountain bike.
Commençal Supreme SX is a bike that makes no sense – we want one
The new Commençal Supreme SX is a 180mm travel high-pivot idler-equipped beast in the vein of the Andorran brand's previous 'mini DH' bikes.
BikePark Wales gives Insufficient Funds another makeover
The 'Insufficient Funds' trail at Bike Park Wales has been given a comprehensive makeover after last October's revamp which aimed to amp the flow.
Marin Hawk Hill (2017) review
The Marin Hawk Hill has nearly all the makings of a great bike. The frame is solid, the sizing is on point and the specification is competitive.
Calibre Beastnut (2017) review
The Calibre Beastnut is a Bossnut on steroids. Same 130mm aluminium skeleton, but the 'Nut's extra muscle makes for a completely different animal.
Convert your Pike or Fox 36 to coil with PUSH ACS-3 system
PUSH ACS-3 drop-in coil system converts your existing air sprung Fox 36 and RockShox Pike fork into a plush coil affair that still has tuneable end stroke.
Arrivals: this week’s new stuff in for review
For those of you who can’t wait until the reviews come out in the magazine or go up online, here’s another in our new series of pre-emptive peeks into recent…
Milkit Compact 35 tubeless system review
The new Milkit tubeless kit is basically a fancy sealant injector with built-in storage for a dipstick, hose and two valve stems.
How to jump on a mountain bike
Chocks away! For this skills lesson we focus on learning how to jump on a mountain bike and how to maintain a safe cruising altitude.
Dirty Deals: gloves, backpacks, tyres and much more
This week's bundle for everyone who likes cycling and likes a good bargain (which is basically everyone reading this). Dive in!
Details of the new SRAM Roam 60 carbon wheelset for 29ers
The new SRAM Roam 60 carbon wheels are a refinement rather than a revolution. With 30mm internal width and hookless design they're on trend.
2018 Specialized Levo Carbon first ride
The Specialized Levo Carbon expands Spesh's eMTB range for 2018 to include three new carbon framed models. Reduced weight and increased stiffness.