Propain’s oddly-named new lightweight e-bike hits shops German direct-sale brand Propain have entered the lightweight e-bike market with the new Sresh. The bike uses the same Shimano motor(s) as their full-power Ekano 2, but has less suspension trave

The 170mm-travel Process X CR offers a smooth, comfy ride with plenty of traction, even when scrabbling down steep, sketchy trails. It’s pricey and not the best value, but you do get a carbon frame, along with a Shimano SLX drivetrain, Fox 38 Perform

Is the Reign too much to handle for tech writer Luke? It’s bloody brilliant having a speedy bike – something that irons out the trail like a steamroller but changes direction like a rally car. That is, however, until mountain biking bites back. Now,

Back in the 2000s, riders would often buy a frame and build it up with their choice of parts. That way, you dodged the outdated cockpit kit and cheap tyres that came on most complete bikes, could fit components better suited to your style of riding (

Yeti’s enduro race-inspired e-MTB rolls on 29in wheels, has 160mm of rear-wheel travel and is powered by Shimano’s 85Nm/600W EP801 motor and a 630Wh battery. Despite costing £9k, this is the entry-level model (with a Fox Factory suspension upgrade),

£1,200 Merida’s short seat tubes allow you to upsize for more reach, giving aggressive geometry that works on diverse trails, as do the aggressive tyres. The Big Trail 400 handles flat fireroads comfortably, but its gear range is insufficient for st

BONUS B.O.T.Y. Head to BikeRadar.com for full reviews of our runners-up Although its Yamaha-made motor boasts a meaty 85Nm of max torque, the 19.98kg weight (size L, no pedals) of the Trance X Advanced E+ Elite 1 puts it in the lightweight category,

With three decades of MTB experience, Rob can identify the kit that works XC/trail/enduro wizard Tom gives his gear a proper hammering Riding since ’92, JCW knows the score and has an eye for the key details Rach hails from northern Scotland and has

No, it’s not an e-bike, but rather, one of the cleanest-looking (and easiest to clean!) bikes around. And, on the climbs, you’d almost be forgiven for thinking it has a little motor assistance. Fast-rolling rubber and the most stable suspension here

Whether you’re after a trail bike, e-MTB, enduro rig or hardtail, we’ve tested a host of bikes so you can find the best one for you There couldn’t be a better time to buy a mountain bike. Take a look in your local bike shop or on the internet, and it

If you like your MTB tech, you’re in for a treat this issue! For the past six months, Rob, Tom, Alex and Sarah have been beavering away on our annual Bike of the Year test, working out the price ranges that represent the best value for money, choosin

Our ‘Riders who rock!’ feature in MBUK 429 got us thinking. Besides musicians, which other celebrities have a passion for bikes? We know stars from other sports often cross over – from US motocross legend Carey Hart (who once spent the day at BikePar

A helmet is the most crucial investment you’ll make in cycling gear. While full-on downhill lids provide the best protection, they’re too heavy and sweaty for most types of riding. However, lightweight ‘enduro’ full-face helmets – some with removable

The Psylo name, last used in the early 2000s, has been revived for a new range of mid-range forks from RockShox, which replace the Revelation, Yari and 35. While the 35mm stanchions are the same diameter as those on the ‘Signature Series’ Pikes and L

With longer hours of daylight upon us, it’s time for some epic adventures. We’ve plucked three big beauties from across the country, which will give your legs the wake-up call they probably need. First up is the Tour of Ben Nevis in the Scottish High

JOB Managing director of Bark + Ride Sports CREDENTIALS With a background in textile design and a passion for mountain biking with canine companions, Karen started trail dog kit and coaching company Bark + Ride Sports to share her love of two wheels

My local bike shops all have long waiting lists to get bikes seen to. Is it worthwhile getting a few tools to do the basic jobs myself? Geoff Anderson, Penrith Performing maintenance on your bike can be very rewarding, as well as a good way to sav

The 2024 World Cup season is well and truly under way, with the cross-country riders getting between the tape in Brazil. Held on new tracks in Mairiporã and Araxá, the first two rounds didn’t disappoint. We were treated to river gap jumps, chunky roc

Construction of the Cinca hydroelectric scheme in the Pyrenees began as World War One came to a close and wouldn’t be completed until 1932, due to the immense challenges created by the terrain. The story goes that once water was flowing from the new

Usually, for one of our Trail Crew reports, a few MBUK regulars turn up at a trail centre or bike park, meet up with one or more locals and spend the day riding, snapping photos and getting to know the trails well enough to give you all an idea of wh

We aren’t far through 2024, but women’s mountain biking is already reaching new heights. Only last month, Gracey Hemstreet made history as the first female rider to complete a top-to-bottom run of a Red Bull Hardline course, in Tasmania. Now, women c