Mountain Bike Rider

Published by Time Inc. (UK) Ltd mbr is the UK's leading magazine for trail riding, mountain bike enthusiasts. Published since 1997, mbr aims to inspire readers to just get out and ride! with every issue, by providing the very best expert advice about where, what and how to ride. Every edition delivers the ultimate mix of inspirational riding features, with extensive bike and product reviews, along with superb advice and reader involvement - plus free pull-out route guides.

Instant inspiration • If you’re in need of motivation, look no further…

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LOVEY BY NAME • Dyfi’s newest trail is a flowy red roller coaster, built to lure in riders of all abilities

THE REPAIR SHOP • Busted bearings need not sound the death rattle for e-bike motors

HOT STUFF • WHAT WE’RE EXCITED ABOUT THIS MONTH

ALT RIDES • Famous riding spots draw the big crowds, but you can have an equally thrilling ride on these alternatives, located not far from many classic tracks

RETHINKING ZONE 2 TRAINING • Ditch the monotony of the turbo and shake up your low-intensity endurance work with creative circuits that you can tailor to your individual needs

SANTA CRUZ 5010 C GX RSV • Santa Cruz’s new mixed-wheel 5010 is far more than just a jibber’s playhorse

SCOR 4060 Z ST XT • BMC’s hipster sub-brand makes an impressive e-bike debut

SONDER SIGNAL TI GX EAGLE • Sonder’s premium hardtail looks sleek and chic but will the titanium 29er pass the trail test?

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THE ULTIMATE MTB BUCKET LIST!

PUSH YOUR LIMITS • E-bikes can transform your riding, but to get the best out of them you’ll need to adapt your technique

LONG TERMERS • Countless hours on the trails make this the ultimate test of performance as well as reliability

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Helmets • Protecting your head while staying comfortable and cool is easier than ever with the latest generation of hi-tech lids; we put 10 open-face and full-face models to the test

AMERICAN FLYERS • HIGH-FLYING SHORT-TRAVEL TRAIL BIKES

XC rules OK • Strip away the weight, faff and terrain-neutralising technology of enduro and e-bikes and you’re left with the invigorating essence of mountain biking – the modern XC machine