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What are the best products of 2023? As a full time tester here’s what I’d spend my own money on
I’ve been testing mountain bike gubbins for nearly two decades at mbr, but I’m still surprised at the quantity, quality and diversity of it all.…
My job is testing mountain bikes and these are the best products I’ve ridden this year
I’ve been the Bike Test Editor here at mbr for over 20 years, and I’ve been reviewing mountain bikes professionally for another ten, so it’s…
I’ve been testing mountain bikes for 30 years: These are the products that impressed me most in 2023
A lot of product comes through the doors at MBR, and to be truthful, most of it these days is really good. Often we’ll pick…
Is Fox’s latest Dropframe Pro the safest mountain bike helmet ever made? The Dutch say yes
Fox has a new version of its brilliant Dropframe Pro helmet out, complete with a few tweaks – like a moveable visor and more venting…
SRAM Eagle Powertrain: A game-changer for e-bikers, or unwanted overkill?
SRAM’s entry into the e-bike market caused a stir this autumn by integrating its Eagle Transmission with a Brose motor to create a system that…
Giant claims you can reduce pinch flats by almost half on its TRX and TRA wheels thanks to extra-thick sidewalls
Giant’s is not the first brand you probably think of when choosing a new set of wheels, but perhaps its time to consider the Taiwanese…
Mountain biking Christmas gift guide 2023
With the festive season fast approaching, present buying is now in full swing. If you’ve got a discerning cyclist on your Christmas shopping list then…
Feedback Sports’ Velo Hinge 2.0 lets you display your pride and joy like a work of art
Bike storage doesn’t have to be boring. In fact, if you’re lucky enough to have more than one bike, sometimes it’s necessary to do more…
CeramicSpeed OSPW cage gives you the chance to build a £1,100 derailleur!
If you’ve splashed out on SRAM’s latest T-Type Transmission, but seek further potential gains in terms of efficiency, the CeramicSpeed’s latest luxury upgrade could be…
Fulcrum’s new Red Zone Carbon+ wheels look like they’ve taken a beating, but they’re actually supposed to look buckled
Fulcrum’s new Red Zone Carbon+ wheelset uses an odd-looking assymetrical rim profile that makes it look buckled. We certainly thought so, watching the Buff-Megamo team…
The new Race Face Chester grips are the “tackiest ever’, but in a good way
Grips are one of the most personal components on a mountain bike. Some people like that super sticky feeling, and others prefer something smoother and…
Mavic is back in the helmet game with the new Deemax lid (but sadly it doesn’t come in yellow)
Mavic has announced two new products in its Deemax range: the Deemax MIPS helmet and the Deemax Enduro SL wheel set. Here though, the famously…
Nukeproof’s Blackline Dirtsuit jacket and pants zip together to make a winter-proof onesie
Nukeproof’s latest garment is a two-piece jacket and trouser combo with a twist; it zips together to make an impermeable Dirtsuit. As such, Nukeproof says…
Bosch improves e-bike security with in-app theft reporting
With e-bikes being particularly hot market items for thieves, the unfortunate fact is that more and more of us are having our pride and joys…
New Insta360 Ace targets GoPro with Leica-lens and AI enhancements
Looking for a new way to record your rides? Insta360 has announced the launch of wide-angle action cameras called the Ace and AcePro, and with…
Watch the mbr show episode 1: Specialized Kenevo SL, Orange Phase Evo, YT Jeffsy and Neko Mullaly’s dream downhill bike
Welcome to the new mbr show! In this first episode we open with the recent launch of the Specialized Kenevo SL 2, which gets the…
COMMENCAL’s new Meta V5 bikes are purpose built for the terrain
Buying a mountain bike is a very personal thing. When you’re looking to get out on the trails, there’s no such thing as one size…
Mullet riders rejoice: Specialized’s MTN Mullet inner tube fits both 27.5in and 29in wheels
Fitting the right size inner tube used to be so easy. Mountain bikes pretty much all had 26in wheels, so your only real concern was…
Repair shop: Patagonia will now fix your riding gear for free, no questions asked
Mountain bike clothes have a hard life, lashed by foliage, rain and sometimes the ground itself, it’s no surprise their lifespan is short. Now though…