On episode 10 of the MBR Show, we take a look at the arrival of two massive outside-industry players into the e-bike market. The first is DJI, well known for…
Danny Milner
Editor
Amazon Prime Day cycling deals 2024 – Prime Day is ending soon, so time is running out to grab the best mountain bike bargains
There are some great Amazon Prime Day mountain bike deals, fitness gadget sales and tech bargains to be found as the annual Bezos bonanza kicks off.
I hate buying from Amazon, but this Worx Hydroshot portable washer deal is too good to miss
I hate buying stuff off Amazon almost as much as I hate cleaning my bike, so it’s the irony is not lost on me that these two negatives have attracted…
I’ve been waiting a long time for YT to launch a new e-bike, and the Decoy SN was not what I was expecting
The new Decoy SN is YT’s first foray into the diet e-bike segment. It’s also only the brand’s second e-bike, because although YT is extremely trendy when it comes to…
I spotted Bosch’s secret new Performance CX motor at Eurobike, and it’s smaller and sleeker than the current version
You didn’t need to be Sherlock Holmes to spot Bosch’s next generation motor among the e-bikes on display at Eurobike. Some brands had made a half-baked attempt to cover-up the…
Drone brand DJI swoops into the e-bike market with the new Amflow PL Carbon, boasting the best power-to-weight ratio of any electric mountain bike
Best known for drones and action cameras, Chinese brand DJI enters the e-bike market with an exciting new motor that combines lightweight with big power. This potentially game-changing DJI motor…
Orbea releases new versions of the Rise e-bike, including lower-cost alloy-framed options
Launched recently, the new Orbea Rise bridged the gap between the best full-fat e-bikes and diet models with its 85Nm Shimano EP801 motor and sub-20kg weight, but with only two…
Is it worth spending an extra £2k on a better e-bike? We compare two of the latest lightweight e-bikes from Canyon
The new breed of lightweight e-bikes are causing quite a stir at the moment, with motors like the Bosch SX bringing ample power and range to a package that can…
Get more power and an overrun boost with Shimano’s new race-winning EP801 firmware tune
Shimano has just released a new firmware for the EP801 drive unit that has been developed over the course of several seasons with the race-winning Yeti/Shimano EP Racing Team, Orbea…
Better than Morzine? Crans-Montana in Switzerland should be on your riding bucket list
Start planning an alpine riding holiday and the first places that probably come to mind are Morzine and Les Gets. These mountain biking meccas are so established on the flightpath…
When e-bikes first came out I hated them. Now I hardly ride anything else
When the first full-suspension e-bike turned up at the MBR office it was certainly a novelty. It couldn’t be further away from the best electric bikes available now: it was…
Which is the best e-bike motor? Power, punch and range compared
Brose, Bosch, Shimano, Fazua, Panasonic, Yamaha ebike systems... which has more power, which has more battery punch, which is more reliable? Our guide to e-bike motors has the answers.
Best electric mountain bike: join the e-bike revolution!
Stating the obvious: the best electric mountain bike will be flipping great! We had so much fun with this best-of list we’re embarrassed to call it "work".
Best budget electric mountain bike: Power-up your ride without breaking the bank
You can bag one of the best budget electric mountain bike models for around £3k nowadays... but are they up to the job of proper trail riding?
When automotive brands build mountain bikes, new RockShox kit, Geometron’s super-adjustable G1, and Lidl starts selling e-bikes
On the latest episode of the MBR Show, we kick off by discussing McLaren’s surprise entry into the e-bike market with the wild new Extreme 600. With more power and…
It’s E-Bike Week on MBR – Here’s what to look out for
With summer finally making an appearance, the trails drying out, and mountain bikers looking to get out and ride, we’re running a week dedicated to the fast moving world of…
Best mountain bike flat pedals: metal and plastic options
Looking for the best mountain bike flat pedals, no matter what your budget? Here's our comprehensive buyer's guide to all things flat pedal.
Best mountain bike handlebars: steer with confidence and precision
The best mountain bike handlebars are a relatively cheap upgrade that will last you for ages. We’ve compiled the very, very best: carbon, alloy, 31.8, 35mm.
Red Bull Hardline: Has it gone too far?
If you’re one of the hundreds of thousands of mountain bike fans that watched footage of Bernard Kerr, Matt Jones, and Jim Monro testing the new sections for the upcoming…
Spending money on your mountain bike? Share your feedback for the chance to win a £150 or $150 Amazon voucher
For over 25 years, the team here at MBR has been on a mission to give you the best buying advice (ok, alongside entertainment, routes recommendations, and ways to improve…