https://www.mbr.co.uk Mountain Bike Rider Fri, 10 Jan 2025 15:50:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.mbr.co.uk/buyers_guide/best-crosscountry-mountain-bikes-396502 Fri, 10 Jan 2025 13:20:46 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=396502 The best cross-country (XC) mountain bikes are all about raw speed. But their light weight and excellent efficiency also makes then ideal for fast, flowing singletrack as well as racing.

The best cross-country mountain bikes are about raw speed, making them lightweight, efficient and ideal for fast, flowing singletrack as well as racing.]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/buyers_guide/best-mountain-bike-forks-334725 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 10:03:48 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=334725 With fork technology evolving, the singletrack is getting faster and faster - our pick of the best mountain bike forks will help you run smoother.

With fork technology evolving, the singletrack is getting faster and faster - our pick of the best mountain bike forks will help you run smoother.]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/buyers_guide/best-dropper-posts-338459 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:19:15 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=338459 More than any other product, the best dropper seatposts have changed the way we ride, and are essential to the modern mountain biking experience.

More than any other product, the best dropper posts change the way we ride and are essential to the modern mountain biking experience.]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/buyers_guide/best-mountain-bike-wheels-360715 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:33:54 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=360715 Getting the best mountain bike wheels can totally transform your ride – it's one of the most effective upgrades out there.

Getting the best mountain bike wheels can totally transform your ride. Upgrading your bike's existing wheelset will add speed and improve the feel.]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/buyers_guide/best-down-country-mountain-bike-398081 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 13:10:01 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=398081 Short on travel but big on geometry, we review the best down-country mountain bike rigs – fleet-footed steeds that blend the speed of an XC bike with the capability of trail bike.

Short on travel but big on geometry, we review the best down country mountain bike rigs that are at the forefront of the next wave of mountain bike.]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/buyers_guide/best-mountain-bike-goggles-417108 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:22:13 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=417108 Providing the ultimate eye protection for trail, enduro, bike park and downhill riders, the best MTB goggles are lightweight, work with both trail and full face helmets and have amazing optical clarity.

Eye protection is essential for mountain biking; the best mountain bike goggles reduce the chances of injury from low hanging …Continue reading »]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/buyers_guide/best-mountain-bike-of-the-year-323484 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:30:58 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=323484 Choosing the best mountain bike is hard. There's loads of them. They all look similar yet different. But help is at hand, and our expert panel of reviewers are here to narrow things down.

Choosing the best mountain bike is hard. There's loads of them. They all look similar yet different. Our expert panel of reviewers narrow things down.]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/buyers_guide/best-mountain-bike-handlebars-330711 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 15:03:36 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=330711 The best handlebars will give you greater control and comfort while riding, and are a simple way to upgrade your bike. These are the best we've tested.

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.]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/buyers_guide/best-electric-mountain-bike-348254 Sun, 01 Dec 2024 10:32:27 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=348254 Electric mountain bikes (e-bikes) let you go further and faster in the same time as a regular mountain bike, which makes them perfect for the hectic pace of modern life.

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".]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/buyers_guide/best-mountain-bike-gloves-350681 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:00:44 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=350681 Protect your hands and keep them warm with a pair of the best mountain bike gloves. Here's our pick of the market.

Protect your hands and keep them warm with a pair of the best mountain bike gloves. Here's our pick of the market.]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/buyers_guide/mountain-bike-full-face-helmets-394092 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:37:26 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=394092 Full-face mountain bike helmets and convertible helmets offer enhanced protection for more extreme mountain biking, such as a day at the bike park or a trip to the mountains. Here's our pick of the best.

Want extra protection without getting hot-headed? You need one of the latest enduro lids. Read our guide to mountain bike full face and convertible helmets.]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/buyers_guide/best-mountain-bike-flat-pedals-322478 Sun, 24 Nov 2024 10:10:15 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=322478 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.

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. ]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/buyers_guide/best-mini-pumps-portable-and-powerful-puncture-savers-414154 Sun, 24 Nov 2024 10:00:18 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=414154 The best mini pumps are easy to carry in a pack or on your frame but still pack a mighty blast of air for those trailside emergencies. Here's our pick of portable mountain bike pumps...

It takes a brave mountain biker to venture out without the means to fix a puncture. And that means carrying …Continue reading »]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/buyers_guide/best-mountain-bike-stems-356559 Sat, 23 Nov 2024 10:00:23 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=356559 The best mountain bike stems are an important factor when it comes to the control of your mountain bike, but which one should you choose?

The best mountain bike stems are an important factor when it comes to the control of your mountain bike, but which one should you choose?]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/buyers_guide/best-mountain-bike-knee-pads-360439 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:00:11 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=360439 Our pick of the very best mountain bike knee pads for everything from trail riding to enduro.

Seven of very, very best mountain bike knee pads. Hard or soft? Pull-on or wrap-on? Which brands make the best? Here's all you need to know.]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/buyers_guide/best-mountain-bike-mudguards-336438 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:32:47 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=336438 If you want to ride fast along wet trails you'll need a front mudguard to keep your vision clear. With that in mind, here are the best mountain bike front mudguards on the market.

Here are the very best mountain bike mudguards. If you want to ride fast along wet trails you'll need a front mudguard to keep your vision clear.]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/buyers_guide/best-mountain-bike-helmets-327929 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:00:04 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=327929 The best mountain bike helmets need to protect your head and look (and feel) cool. We've tried and tested a huge selection to find out which offers the perfect blend, at various price points.

The best mountain bike helmets are primarily protection but they can also be stylish and comfy things to wear in their own right. Here are twelve favourites.]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/buyers_guide/best-suspension-shock-pumps-416437 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:11:41 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=416437 The best digital and analogue high-pressure suspension pumps for your mountain bike tried, tested and rated by our experts, plus what to look for in a shock pump.

A shock pump is a must-have item for for setting up modern mountain bikes. With it you can unlock the …Continue reading »]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/buyers_guide/best-mtb-liner-shorts-419749 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 09:45:53 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=419749 Padded liner shorts are a mountain biker’s secret weapon: they’ll help you ride further and for longer while staying comfy in the saddle… there’s even space for storage in some of them

MTB liner shorts are an essential for long days in the saddle, they bring plenty of comfort without feeling bulky, …Continue reading »]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/buyers_guide/best-mountain-bike-shoes-322000 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:03:36 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=322000 I've tested hundreds of shoes over the years, sometimes to destruction, to bring you the very best mountain bike shoes around. So whether you ride flat pedals or clip in, and whatever your budget, there's an option for you here.

We've thrashed the bejesus out of these MTB sneaks and here is our pick of the very best mountain bike shoes. Whether you ride flat pedals or clip in.]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/buyers_guide/best-mountain-bike-tyres-323130 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 10:14:01 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=323130 The toughest tyres for your e-bike, the grippiest compounds for enduro or downhill, and the fastest rolling rubber for XC and down-country: we've got the best tyres for all situations

Ultimate grip? Fastest rolling speed? Ride in sand? Rocks? Or loam? Here are the eight best mountain bike tyres for you and your trails.]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/buyers_guide/best-cheap-full-suspension-bike-398551 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:29:09 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=398551 Good entry-level full-suspension bikes for proper mountain biking start at around this price point. We've tested loads if them; here's our pick of the best on the market.

We have seven of the best cheap full suspension bike rigs that are evenly matched and that won’t break the bank. But which delivers the best bang for buck?]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/buyers_guide/best-mountain-bike-lights-335433 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:37:07 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=335433 Bombing around in the dark may seem like a mad thing to do, but night riding is great! Here's our rundown of the best mountain bike lights as rated by our expert panel of testers.

Here are the best mountain bike lights. Bombing around in the dark may seem like a mad thing to do, but night riding is great.]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/buyers_guide/best-mountain-bike-trousers-393509 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:00:26 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=393509 Protect your legs from mud spray and scratchy bushes with a pair of the our recommended riding pants.

All these mountain bike trousers on test will get the job done, but the expensive stuff will be a little bit more durable and more comfortable to wear]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/buyers_guide/best-mountain-bike-jackets-337470 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:08:32 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=337470 Requiring excellent breathability, a hard-wearing construction and protection from the foulest of conditions, the best mountain bike jackets have a hard life. Here's our pick of the ultimate outerwear.

Staying warm and dry in is easy with the right outer layer: we put the best mountain bike jackets to the test. Light shells and storm jackets.]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/buyers_guide/best-mountain-bike-saddles-281471 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:30:22 +0000 We've ridden the backside out of our shorts to draw up this list of the very best mountain bike saddles available for all types of trail riders.

We've ridden the backside out of our shorts to draw up this list of the very best mountain bike saddles available for all types of trail riders.]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/buyers_guide/best-budget-electric-mountain-bike-399137 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 08:31:19 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=399137 With the best cheap electric mountain bikes starting at around £3k, you don't need to spend the earth to discover the joy of assisted trail riding.

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?]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/buyers_guide/best-ebike-motor-388838 Mon, 14 Oct 2024 13:02:56 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=388838 Your guide to all the most popular mid-mounted e-bike motors on the market, from Bosch to Brose to Yamaha, Fazua and Shimano.

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.]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/buyers_guide/best-mountain-bike-grips-330471 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:00:39 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=330471 There are hundreds of grips on the market, but our expert testers have picked the very best options for small hands, big hands, gloved hands or gloveless.

The best mountain bike grips don't need to cost the earth. There are hundreds of grips on the market - a bewildering choice! Here's a shortlist of the best.]]> https://www.mbr.co.uk/buyers_guide/best-budget-mountain-bike-helmets-under-100-440273 Mon, 29 Jul 2024 15:35:12 +0000 https://www.mbr.co.uk/?p=440273 The sub £100 price category is where you’ll find the best value helmets for trail and cross-country riding. Here are our experts' pick of the bunch.

The sub £100 price category is where you’ll find the best value helmets for trail and cross-country riding. Design details, …Continue reading »]]>