Mountain Biking UK

Mountain Biking UK has got all the latest news, kit and exclusive info on the newest and best bikes. The MBUK Wrecking Crew testing team are out there right now, riding new bikes and products to destruction, to give you expert reviews you can count on to be brutally honest. We live to ride - and that's what makes MBUK Britain’s best-selling bike magazine.

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IN THE MAG THIS MONTH

MEET THE TEAM • What we’ve been up to and what we’re looking forward to (or dreading!)

ETHAN CRAIK • The Scott-sponsored downhill racer talks BMX punch-ups, his secret love of Lego and more

DNA • Flying Dutch rider Puck Pieterse is the reigning XCO world champion and one of the brightest sparks on the race circuit. We spoke to her to learn more...

SRAM BREATHE NEW LIFE INTO MECHANICAL SHIFTING • New cable-operated Eagle 70 and 90 Transmissions offer a more budget-friendly alternative to wireless SRAM AXS drivetrains but promise the same excellent performance

WHYTE’S E-160 IS DEAD – LONG LIVE THE KADO! • Can the British brand’s new full-fat trail/enduro e-bike fill the shoes of its illustrious predecessor? We look at the stats...

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WHAT WE WANT FROM NEW XTR • How can Shimano’s long-awaited premium drivetrain beat SRAM’s excellent Eagle AXS Transmissions?

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THE HOTTEST NEW KIT FIRST LOOK

T-MO BEEN THERE, DONE THAT • We look back at Tracy Moseley’s incredible career – and ask what the future holds for one of Britain’s best-ever bike riders

MARGINAL GAINS • You may lust after these 11 pricey bits of kit, but they don’t make a big difference on the trails

SNEAK PEEKS - FROM THE - PITS • 4 new bikes to look out for on the world cup circuit this year

8 DEGREE X8-2 SERIES FLOATING FLAT PEDALS

FIRST RIDES • STRAIGHT OUT OF THE BOX & ONTO THE TRAILS

MINITEST MUDGUARDS • Heavy duty, maximum-coverage front fenders

BIKETEST DOUBLE OR QUITS? • We compare two trail bikes, designed to rip at different price points, to see if spending more than twice the cash is worth the outlay

FOX SPEEDFRAME RS HELMET

LONGTERM RIDES • Team bikes ridden hard for a year

STAY FIT IN YOUR 40S (AND BEYOND) • Find out how to keep performing at your best on your bike – and off it – as you age

FIX SRAM TRANSMISSION ISSUES AT THE TRAILSIDE • Tips to try if your wireless gears aren’t shifting as smoothly as they should

SUSPENSION SETUP PART 3 • 5 common mistakes and how to avoid them

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