Once fitted to our test bike, our initial impressions of the SRAM Code RSC disc brake were how noticeably firm it felt as you grabbed…
MBR Editor’s Choice 2018
Yeti SB150 T-Series XO1 review
Ultimately, we have a lot of great bikes passing through the mbr office, but none this year have impressed us as much as the Yeti…
Bliss Protection ARG Minimalist knee pad review
The Bliss Protection ARG Minimalist is easily one of the most comfortable pads. Fit, comfort and breathability top priorities and the Minimalist has it all.
Muc-Off No Puncture Hassle tyre sealant review
Muc-Off No Puncture Hassle sealant is brand new and, regardless of the size you buy, is one of the most expensive sealants out there.
Osprey Duro Solo Belt review
The Osprey Duro Solo Belt is a little bumbag that is really designed for runners, but don't let that put you off. Invaluable for bikes…
Shimano STEPS E6000 Switch review
Super slim and refreshingly simple, the E6000 unit can sit happily between your grip and your dropper remote without impeding access to either.
Giant Reign Advanced 0 (2018) review
The 2018 Giant Reign Advanced 0 has class leading sizing and geometry plus a race-tuned coil shock and revised suspension linkage.
Bell Super DH MIPS helmet review
The Bell Super DH MIPS takes the removable rap-around chin bar first introduced on the Super 2R to a whole new level of protection.
Endura Humvee Lite glove review
The Endura Humvee Lite glove is a super light trail glove that offers almost bare hand feel at the bar. It's also Danny MacAskill's favourite…
Nukeproof Horizon CL CrMo DH pedal review
The Nukeproof Horizon CL CrMo DH is the larger of Nukeproof’s two clipless pedals (the smaller being the Nukeproof Horizon CS Trail).
Crank Brothers Mallet DH pedal review
Ignore the DH tag, the Crank Brothers Mallet DH is a great pedal for trail use. The platform is the large and concave, your foot…
Canyon Spectral CF 8.0 (2018) review
Make no mistake, the new Canyon Spectral CF 8.0 isn’t just a facelift with a nip here and a tuck there to extend the shelf…
Invisiframe protective frame wrap review
Invisiframe also do kits for cranks and forks if you want to keep everything nice, and will do custom kits for bikes that haven’t been…
Altura One 80 G2 glove review
Comfortable, economical and unobtrusive, the Altura One 80 G2 glove gets two thumbs up from me.
Scott Spark RC 900 Team (2018) review
It doesn’t take long to realise that the Scott Spark RC 900 Team is one of the stand out XC race bikes. Trail bike geometry…
Fabric Scoop Pro Team Radius saddle review
Sleek design, clean detailing and one of the best shapes on which to park your toosh are the defining traits of the Fabric Scoop series…
White Lightning Wet Ride Synthetic Lubricant review
White Lightning Wet Ride is a thicker, heavier lube designed to stay put in the worst conditions. You want to know if it works, right?…
Whyte G-170 S (2018) review
The new Whyte G-170 S is smooth, composed and balanced. It is easy to set-up and even easier to ride flat-out. A full-blown gravity focused…
Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5in WT tyre review
What do you get if you tweak the Maxxis Minion DHF to suit wide rims? This ‘Wide Trail’ version is designed to square off less…
Exposure Six Pack MK9 light review
Like all their lights, the Exposure Six Pack is an all-in-one design, which means the lamp and battery are contained in a single barrel-shaped body.