**Madison's DTE 3-layer Waterproof MTB Bib Trousers are a staple in my wet-weather riding wardrobe** For some of us in the northern parts of the country, it feels like we’ve not seen the sun in …Continue reading »

POC Otocon helmet **Our reviewer, Mick called the POC Otocon Race helmet "exceptionally comfortable," and now you can save 46% on it at Tredz.** Helmets are always a personal choice, nobody’s head is exactly the same shape as another, and what suits you might …Continue reading »

Troy Lee Designs A3 helmet **One of the most ventilated trail helmets on the market, the TLD A3 MIPS offers premium protection and bold aesthetics.** It’s been over 30 years since Troy Lee Designs dove into the mountain bike helmet sphere, with lids worn by …Continue reading »

**Fox hasn't always led the charge with footwear, but in recent years has made some really impressive shoes. The brand's Union Flat pedal shoes seriously rival the big names.** As Black Friday draws closer, the deals are getting more and more enticing. And if you’re in need of a …Continue reading »

Evoc Hip Pack Pro 3L **Evoc's hard-to-beat hip pack is the perfect bag to take on shorter or trail centre rides. And now you can save £30, which makes it even more appealing.** Hip packs are one of the best ways to carry your stuff on the trail. If you don’t need litres …Continue reading »

**We had a few gripes concerning the Trek Fuel EXe 9.7. During testing we felt Trek's latest offering in the crowded, and ultra-competitive sector that is the best lightweight electric mountain bikes was underpowered compared with the competition, and overpriced with an RRP of over £7,000. At that price, it just didn't cut it when compared to rival brands' offerings. However, it was still MBR's News and Features Editor Jamie Darlow's choice as his Bike of the Year, and with this massive reduction it's now a real value for money buy.** In our review, at full price we scored the Trek Fuel EXe 9.7 accordingly with a 6 out of 10 …Continue reading »

Cube 2026 range **Cube's mountain bike range for 2026 sees Bosch reign supreme and several models get updated components** Cube has released its 2026 collection, and while there might only be one new bike, there have been plenty of …Continue reading »

Yeti LTe **Starting at £9,499, it's not cheap, but perhaps within the budget of a serious racer** Yeti’s new electric race bike is here, the LTe. Taking inspiration from the MTe and 160e, it uses 160/170mm travel …Continue reading »

Method Framework **Five Land Bikes made prototypes for Frameworks and welds production bikes for Cotic and more… now it’s ownbrand Method Framework label means you can buy direct** You’ve probably heard of Frameworks. The boutique brand makes bespoke bikes out of exotic materials, and boasts riders like Hardline …Continue reading »

SRAM 1987 collection **This ultra chic limited edition '1987 Transmission' drivetrain celebrates 38 years of SRAM and will cost you £3,399.** SRAM has launched a limited edition run of special Transmission groupsets in honour of the year the brand began: 1987. …Continue reading »

**There's nothing worse than a trailside mechanical, faffing about trying to fix a puncture or a minor mechanical can spoil your days riding, or worse bring it to an abrupt end if you don't have the tools to do a quick fix. The Muc-Off MTB Essentials Kit comes loaded with just about all you need to get you rolling again and currently, at almost half-price, it's a brilliant MTB deal.** Muc-Off is renowned for its MTB cleaning and lubricating products, and it’s safe to say Muc-Off has it sussed with …Continue reading »

11 most expensive MTBs on sale now **Who doesn't like a good moan about ridiculous bike prices? It feels like the one thing mountain bikers can unite on. So here's a rundown of the priciest bikes on sale now to wave your virtual fist at.** If there’s a cost of living crisis facing many of the biggest economies in the world, with food prices and …Continue reading »

Richmond Bike Park **Richmond Bike Park is set to provide a safe space for riders of all abilities to get out on their bikes now that a major hurdle has been cleared.** A brand-new bike park has received approval in Richmond, North Yorkshire after a local mum’s year-long campaign to get plans …Continue reading »

Santa Cruz Bullit Vs. Santa Cruz Vala e-bike **Two dream spec e-bikes from one of the most aspirational brands in the business – but which should you choose? We get under the hood of these two hard-charging e-bikes to bring you the bottom line on performance.** Santa Cruz caused quite the stir when it moved away from its traditional VPP suspension layout with the Vala in …Continue reading »

Pashley Wildfinder **Half gravel half mountain bike? Or is it just a hardtail...** UK brand Pashley, known primarily for manufacturing steel framed bikes that absolutely are not mountain bikes, has launched its latest …Continue reading »

Pembree bars gravity **From bars to pedals, British company Pembree is expanding its component range while keeping an eye on its green credentials.** Pembree, a UK-based MTB component brand has launched a new range of gravity-focused components. The range is a premium collection, …Continue reading »

Scott Gambler 2026 **It features a hidden shock, six-bar linkage and 210mm rear travel** Scott is no stranger to the DH World Cup scene, with 2 x World Cup winner Benoit Coulanges and up-and-coming …Continue reading »

Pivot Shuttle AM **The new all-mountain e-bike from Pivot gets a power boost and three build options for 2025** Pivot has updated its ‘all-mountain’ e-bike, the Shuttle AM. New for 2025 is the choice of Bosch Performance Line CX …Continue reading »

Specialized S-Works Tire Factory **The Specialized S-Works Tire Factory in Lage, Germany, is more lab than industrial process, it's function is to design the next generation of mountain bike tyres... I went along to find out how** “It’s like the meth lab from Breaking Bad meets Ready Steady Cook.” The comparison has pops out of my mouth …Continue reading »

**The X4 may no longer be the top dog in the Insta360 family of action cameras, but its got plenty going for it still. In my opinion, at this discounted price it represents better value for money than its X5 big brother.** I love filming my mountain bike adventures, and the Insta360 range has some of the best action cameras for mountain …Continue reading »

**The Hunt Trail Wide scored a flawless 10 out of 10 score in our testing at full price, and you can now grab this award-winning alloy trail bike wheelset for just £379. You'll have to grab them quickly, as the Hunt Sale ends on August 28th.** If you’re new to mountain biking and perhaps purchased your first MTB, one of the first things you might want …Continue reading »

Bikes of Ard Rock **The coolest looking bikes from Ard Rock: Yeti's ASR 40th Anniversary Edition, a custom Hope Zerode G3, Merida's Big 9 10K, the Gamux Manitou Future FS 11, Orange's Stage 6, and Charlie Hatton’s World’s-winning Atherton A200 ** Yeti ASR 40th Anniversary Edition Hands down, this Yeti was the coolest bike I saw at mountain biking’s best bike …Continue reading »

Drop bar bikes cover photo **The divisive trend was big at the Leadville Trail 100 race recently, but why?** Drop bars do not belong on mountain bikes. I’m not just talking about aesthetics, although they do look pretty weird, …Continue reading »

Riding on the moors **Mountain biking is still a male-dominated sport, but I mostly get the respect I deserve from the mountain bike community where MTB riders are quite simply, the best humans** It will come as no surprise to many of you that I find mountain bikers to be one of the …Continue reading »

Gardner87 mountain bike **The G87 X4 R Gravity Pro is a limited edition eMTB from Wayne Gardner, but is it worth the price?** It’s been a few months since the dust settled on the industry’s biggest trade show – Eurobike 2025 in a …Continue reading »