BIKING

Find the best hydration packs that combine well-organised storage with convenient hydration bladders and stable, comfortable fit. Welcome to our run-down of the best hydration packs for mountain biking, including hydration packs and bladders from mid-size through to all-day ride capacity. The trend for riding packless might be liberating, but for big rides in the

The best car racks for carrying mountain bikes will depend largely on what fits your car, but here are some features to look out for and some recommendations of the best products we’ve tested It can be nice to just get out and ride from your front door, but there’s no doubt that at some

The Forest of Dean, Dyfi Bike Park, Laggan Wolftrax, BikePark Wales and Sheffield all have new trails to ride Dyfi Bike Park Credit: Dyfi / Athertons Nothing beats the first time you ride a new mountain bike trail. You might mess up every corner but you’ll get to the bottom buzzing with the latest MTB

Forearms feel like they’re blowing up on long descents? We explain what’s causing it, and what you can do to eliminate it Whether it is clips vs flats or analog vs e-bike, there seems to be a lot of division in mountain biking. And while most of it is clearly manufactured, one thing we can

More than 10 years ago a scintillating bridleway near Porlock in the South West of England claimed the MBR Trail of the Year crown. With the help of Exmoor Adventures’ uplift we head back to see if it’s still as fun in the modern era Exmoor Adventures Porlock Credit: Future / Andy Lloyd Bridleways really

We’ve brought together the best budget mountain bike forks we’ve tried and tested that offer great performance without costing an arm and a leg. Suspension forks are virtually standard issue on all the best modern mountain bikes thanks to the ability to improve steering control, traction and comfort to the rider. Almost all use a

A self-confessed hopeless case in the workshop, Matt Wragg was forced to learn one end of an allen key from the other… and with it inner peace Tool kit MTB workbench Credit: Future I’m not a natural mechanic. Bike parts break in my hands, bolts strip, threads rip and tools shatter. Many an evening I’d

There are huge changes in the UCI mountain bike world cup as enduro, e-enduro and cross-country marathon join, and downhill gets a semi-final event Enduro mountain biker riding with snowcapped mountain in the background Credit: EWS Library Get ready for one of the biggest shake-ups in the world of mountain bike racing and the UCI

Get ready to race! The Scott Scale RC hardtail cross-country mountain bike gets a refresh for 2023 The Scott Scale RC has been a regular fixture on cross-country World Cup and World Champion podiums, piloted to victory by the one and only Nino Schurter. With the upcoming UCI World Championships in Scotland in 2023, it’s

Getting the best mountain bike wheels can totally transform your ride. Upgrading your bike’s existing wheelset will add speed and improve the feel The best mountain bike wheels can take more of a hammering than ever. This partly explains the bias towards durability, strength and downhill aptitude in many new wheels; factors that have slightly

Avoid that gritty, grinding sensation – or worse yet, rust! – and keep your chain running sweetly with a coating of the best mountain bike chain lube you can get Ever hear those squeaks and creaks coming out of the drivetrain? That’s the sound of a dirty chain! A gritty, unlubricated chain reduces both the

If you want to keep your bike looking good and running well (so your parts last longer and need less maintenance!) then cleaning it regularly with best bike cleaning kit and products available is a must. As much as we love to boast a muddy, filthy, well-ridden bike, we know as well as the next

If you want to keep warm and dry when riding, a good mountain bike base layer is key. We’ve tried and tested many to bring you our pick of the best. We’ve reached the time of the year when the mercury is dropping but the outdoors are still ever so tempting. Riding your bike should

They Greyp e-bike has it all: powerful engine, integrated lights and cameras, on-board sat nav and a whole lot more Picture this- you’ve signed up for a huge enduro race for 2023. You’re nowhere close to prepared and the closest hill to you has an average gradient of 13% to get all the way to

The Crankbrothers Stamp Street Fabio, developed with trials and downhill rider Fabio Wibmer, is a flat pedal shoe designed to work on and off the bike Looking for a comfy casual shoe that works well for riding? Or a riding shoe that’s flexible enough for wearing day-to-day? The new Crankbrothers Stamp Street Fabio is designed

Mountain bike industry veteran Guy Kestevan asks if new always means better, or should we be more reserved about jumping on the latest bandwagons? Is new stuff all it’s cracked up to be? Veteran mountain bike journalist Guy Kestevan wonders whether bikes are good enough now to stop the constant churn. It’s not a question