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.

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PERUSE IT OR LOSE IT • We’re sitting on a labyrinth of lost trails in the UK, and without your help they could be gone forever

HOW TO BE AN MTB ADVOCATE

WILD LIFE • Juliana’s Wilder brings a feminine touch to down-country

DOWN-COUNTRY OR XC?

HOT STUFF • WHAT WE’RE EXCITED ABOUT THIS MONTH

CARBON AIR £PRICELESS

5 BEST PLACES TO RIDE IN THE UK • Julia Hobson, guide at Endlesstrailsmtb.com, chooses her five favourite UK trails

GET FIT: FAST • Pushed for time? Here are a few short, intense workouts for you to try

TEMPO TRAINING FOR INSTANT SPEED • Improve your explosive power and tolerance of lactic acid by incorporating a tempo

MENSTRUAL CYCLING • The menstrual cycle doesn’t have to put a stop to your riding. Here’s how to tailor your output to your period

GET THE MOST FROM RIDING WITH YOUR KIDS • Make outings with your offspring fun for the whole family

MY TOP TIPS

BIKE SKILLS 101 • New riders or seasoned veterans alike should brush up on their basics, here’s how to get started with coach Katy Curd

FUNDAMENTALS OF SUSPENSION SET-UP • Setting up your suspension needn’t be a scary process, says World Cup mechanic Jules McLean

FOCUS JAM 6.0 LTD • With sorted geometry and plush suspension the new Jam suits a more relaxed riding style

NEED TO KNOW

1ST IMPRESSION

SPECIFICATION

GEOMETRY

BANSHEE TITAN • The new Titan’s stealth looks disguise a larger-than-life trail performer

NEED TO KNOW

1ST IMPRESSION

SPECIFICATION

GEOMETRY

SCOTT RANSOM ERIDE 910 • Will ditching TwinLoc release more performance from Scott’s hard-charging e-bike?

NEED TO KNOW

SPECIFICATION

GEOMETRY

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Mountain Bike Rider

HIGH-PIVOT BIKES TESTED • Deviate vs Forbidden

“YOU CAN’T BE WHAT YOU CAN’T SEE” • Downhill prodigy Vali Höll is blazing a trail for female mountain bikers; former world champ Tracy Moseley gets the inside story

Sheffield CITY OF SHRED • With a dizzying array of natural and sculpted trails, and a diverse community of passionate, friendly riders, Sheffield is a true pinner’s paradise

MAKING A CAREER OUT OF A PASSION • Stuck in a job you hate? Clock watching and daydreaming about riding? Get inspired by six women who’ve turned a love of mountain biking into a career

RAISE YOUR GAME • The end of lockdown means it’s time to dream big and take your skills to the next level

THE COACH

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

Tested

YOUR TESTERS

mbr ratings explained • The scores on the doors

Women’s summer kit • Our two-woman test team samples multiple styles and crucially, different fit and sizing

How we test

Know your summer kit

ADIDAS FIVE TEN

DECATHLON

ENDURA

FOX

MADISON

NUKEPROOF

PATAGONIA

TROY LEE DESIGNS

Conclusion

WOMEN’S E-BIKES • There aren’t many e-bikes designed for women but Liv and Scott buck the trend, both offering trail...