I measured it: real world weight, geometry and sizing of Transition’s new...
Transition Regulator CX XT workshopWhat does the Transition Regulator CX weigh? We get it on the scales, plus measure the geomtry, sizing, travel and vital statistics of 2025's newest e-bikeThe...
View ArticleSlide over, downhillers: Continental’s tackiest rubber now comes on...
Continental Kryptotal tyre with SuperSoft compoundContinental’s SuperSoft compound is slurpy, grippy stuff, but only downhill casing tyres came with it… until now - plus new 20in, 24in, 26in and 27.5in...
View ArticleWatch: Greg Callaghan has built his dream trail at Ticknock, Dublin, and you...
Greg CallaghanGreg's Granite has a mix of rooty, natural tech, flowing berms and different options for riders to hitIrish enduro racer Greg Callaghan has built his own “dream trail” at Ticknock...
View ArticleFox’s new 34 SL fork is full-width for full-bore riding, yet it’s still...
Fox 34 SL forkBuilt for the rowdiest XC tracks, and lightweight shredding, the minimal new Fox 34 SL comes in a sub 1,500g package.Fox has a new lightweight 34 SL fork in town, and it’s built for...
View ArticleFrom A-Line to Dirt Merchant, discover Whistler Mountain Bike Park and why...
Biking in Whistler: The one place on every rider's bucket list.Why Whistler isn’t just about downhill tracks and adrenaline - exploring everything this iconic alpine playground in British Columbia has...
View ArticleThat bunny hopping robot bike is just the beginning: AI and machine learning...
The RAI robot bike in actionIs the idea of uploading a digital Danny MaCaskill to your bike - or even your body - that far fetched?Mountain bikers have been leaning on motors and batteries to get us up...
View ArticleAs a professional bike tester, these custom MTB van conversions are the stuff...
The best MTB custom vans at the Camper and Caravan showThink camper and caravan shows are stuffy, boring, and only for pensioners? Well think again, because these cutting-edge van conversions are the...
View ArticleScotland’s planned multi-million pound bike park and resort will feature...
Dunoon bike park and gondola The Nevis Range and Dunoon Project have united to put together plans which include new MTB trails and a gondola uplift, at Dunoon New elite-level downhill, enduro and XC...
View ArticleNew Fox 36 offers the ‘feel of the 38’ at a reduced weight, thanks to stiffer...
Fox 36 MY26Updated Fox 36 is stiffer and smoother than ever before thanks to updated chassis and internals.Fox has refreshed its popular 36 fork both internally and externally, increasing stiffness and...
View ArticleAll-new Fox 36 SL goes up to 140mm travel and weighs under 1,800g, for riders...
Fox 36 SL MY26Lightweight SL version of the Fox 36 pares back the grams for shredding on a diet.Fox has applied numerous weight-saving measures, first seen on the 34 SL launched recently, to its most...
View ArticleSRAM Eagle Transmission goes mechanical with Eagle 90 and 70 groupsets, but...
SRAM Eagle 90 TransmissionSRAM introduces the Eagle 90 and Eagle 70 groupsets into its Transmission line-upSRAM has launched two new Eagle Transmission drivetrains: the Eagle 90 Transmission and the...
View ArticleSRAM ditches Code brakes, swaps DOT for mineral oil, adds a new stopper...
SRAM Motive brakeThe DB range also gets updated with new DB6 and DB4 options, and that Motive break aims to twin Code power with XC weightSRAM has been busy sorting out its 2025 brake lineup, and there...
View ArticleWhyte’s Kado RS is the first new e-bike out with SRAM Transmission mechanical...
Whyte Kado RSWhyte Kado RS costs £5,999, uses Bosch CX and gets a blend of SRAM Eagle Transmission 90 and 70Well that didn’t take long – less than 24hours since SRAM introduced its Eagle Transmission...
View ArticleHit the trails in style with the Garmin Epix Pro 2 smartwatch – it’s...
Save a massive £230 on the brilliant Garmin Epix Pro 2 smartwatch. It's rugged, has the brightest display of any Garmin, and will capture all the ride data and health metrics you could ever need.The...
View ArticleUrge launches the Treps enduro helmet, and it’s constructed from over 90%...
Urge Treps helmetThe new Urge Treps helmet boasts a host of tech features, impeccable eco credentials, and more mainstream styling compared to the brand's previous efforts.French helmet brand Urge has...
View ArticleHurry! If you love filming your mountain bike adventures, then the DJI Osmo 4...
You'll have to move quick to grab this £90 saving on the Osmo 4 camera – but it's a real highlight bargain in what's been a disappointing sale for mountain biking deals.The Amazon Big Spring Sale ends...
View ArticleThe new Fox Float X2 shock is no longer a twin-tube, but there’s a good...
Fox Float X2 shockFox's halo gravity shocks, the Float X2 and DHX2, get a total redesign, in the quest for new levels of downhill performance.Shock news! Literally! Fox’s latest Float X2 (and DHX2)...
View ArticleStarling’s new enduro bike has tiny 26in wheels, and I’m struggling to tell...
Starling Dive 26in bikeThe Starling Dive uses a Reynolds steel frame, 160mm travel and wheels from the last centuryMountain bikes with 26in wheels are for kids who can’t fit on proper-sized wheels,...
View Article“So planted it may as well grow roots.” Pivot’s redesigned Firebird enduro...
Pivot FirebirdPivot's enduro bike has been redesigned for 2025 with more size options and plenty of builds to choose from.Pivot has redesigned its premium enduro bike, the Firebird, for 2025. The new...
View ArticleFaster, Further, Higher – The ABUS YouDrop FF is a convertible full-face...
Abus YouDrop FF HelmetKids have no fear on their bikes, which is inspiring, but can be frightening as a parent. Investing in a quality full-face helmet is one way of ensuring they stay...
View ArticleTop XC racers protest Warner Bros. Discovery’s decision to reduce podium size...
XCO World Cup podiumOver 120 athletes and 10 World Series teams have signed a statement addressed to the broadcasterOver 120 cross-country racers and 10 teams from the World Series have signed a letter...
View ArticleThe XC World Cup season is about to start in Brazil… here’s where, when, and...
Whoop UCI MTB World Series XCThe first round of the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series takes place this weekend at Araxá in Brazil, here's a preview of how to catch all the actionThe 2025...
View ArticleHunt’s new Enduro V3 wheels claim best-in-class strength, boast tuned front...
Hunt Enduro V3 wheelsHunt Enduro V3 wheels boast strength and weight to rival DT Swiss and Roval, and a cushty ride feel thanks to a front rim tuned for complianceHunt’s newest wheelset is made from...
View ArticleThe new RockShox Reverb switches battery location and gets squishy mid-stroke...
RockShox Reverb newRockShox’s venerable dropper post gets a major overhaul, with longer drops, new battery location, and built-in suspension.It was the dropper post that brought wireless speed and...
View ArticleKitsch or cool? Yeti’s 40th birthday present to itself is a custom ASR XC...
Yeti ASR 40th Anniversary bikeWith just 200 Yeti ASR 40th birthday special edition bikes being made you’d better be nifty if you want one… and richYeti has a long history, and I’m not just talking...
View ArticleI love these Calibre Hardtail MTBs and they’re on sale right now with huge...
Calibre Line T3-27Just in time for summer riding GO Outdoors has slashed the price of the Calibre Line T3 27.5in and its sibling the Rail 29in, giving anyone looking for a wallet-friendly mountain bike...
View ArticleThe mountain bike media uses “class-based stereotypes and elitism” to put...
Mountain bike media is full of people who all look the same... and we're just as guilty as anyoneHow many MTB media thumbnails or posts do you have to scroll past before you find someone who isn’t a...
View ArticleSamara Maxwell takes maiden World Cup and Victor Koretzky wins in opening...
Samara Maxwell wins the XCO World Cup in Araxa, BrazilThe first weekend of World Cup XC racing was one worth watching... if you were lucky enough to have access to TNT Sports/Discovery+We were treated...
View ArticleNukeproof is designing a new Megawatt in a “tight collaboration” with SRAM,...
Nukeproof is back! The MBR ShowExclusive interview with Jochim Aerts reveals new life is being breathed into Nukeproof, with plans for the next generation Megawatt Nukeproof is quietly developing a new...
View ArticleEverything you need to know about the new Specialized Turbo Levo Gen 4 range:...
New Specialized Turbo Levo Gen 4 YouTube video thumbnailThe new Specialized Turbo Levo 4 is finally here, it's got a stonking great motor, a two-tier pricing structure and so much more it's hard to...
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