Mountain Bike Rider Magazine - August 2023

In this issue

TRAINING WHEELS
Riding with your kids is a awesome, here’s how to nurture their skills, encourage progression, make the rides work, take them racing, develop girls mountain biking, and – above all – have fun.

SKILLS: RACECRAFT PART 3
Dirt School’s Innes Graham is a veteran when it comes to racing at a top level, he’s got the skinny on how you can prepare for race day and control the controllables.

DIY DOWNHILL

Sheffield riders have funded, planned and reworked two of the city’s most iconic trails

5 mins

MULLET VS 29

Do mullet bikes really turn in éasier, are 29ers better at carrying speed, and will big wheels buzz your bum on steep stuff? Time to find out the truth...

5 mins

SRAM GX EAGLE AXS TRANSMISSION £1,180

Back in the spring, SRAM finally released details of its latest drivetrain. Called Eagle T-Type Transmission, it eliminated the need for a mech hanger and bolted straight to the frame, introduced unheard of strength and superior alignment, and shifted better than anything else out there.

2 mins

Best places to ride with your kids

Five top venues to keep the nippers entertained this summer

3 mins

PIVOT SHUTTLE LT 29 TEAM XTR

Can Pivot's enduro e-bike justify its top-end price tag on the trails?

6 mins

RAGLEY BIG WIG RACE

Its geometry has been tweaked and trimmed, so how does the new Big Wig sit with us now?

5 mins

SPECIALIZED S-WORKS EPIC WORLD CUP

Can Spesh's softail XC race bike square the circle between reduced weight and increased control?

5 mins

Training wheels

Riding with your kids should be the best thing you've ever done. Here's how to guarantee success

7 mins

THE HIGH PRIEST OF HIGH PIVOTS

After profiling him a decade ago, we catch up with Owen Pemberton, founder of Forbidden Bike Co. and early proponent of size-specific geometry, to talk all things suspension design

10+ mins

Voyage of Discovery

Why the post-Red Bull World Cup era calls for cautious optimism

3 mins

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Mountain Bike Rider Magazine Description:

Mountain Bike Rider Magazine is a monthly magazine published by Future. The magazine is aimed at mountain biking enthusiasts of all levels. Mountain Bike Rider Magazine features articles on a wide range of topics, including:

* Bike reviews: The magazine reviews new and used mountain bikes from all major manufacturers.
* Mountain biking trails: The magazine covers mountain biking trails around the world, including reviews of difficulty, scenery, and amenities.
* Mountain biking skills: The magazine provides tips and advice on mountain biking skills, such as how to climb, descend, and corner.
* Mountain biking fitness: The magazine features articles on mountain biking fitness, such as training plans and nutrition advice.
* Mountain biking culture: The magazine features articles on the mountain biking culture, such as fashion, events, and travel.

Mountain Bike Rider Magazine is a must-read for anyone who is passionate about mountain biking. The magazine is known for its high-quality photography, its informative and engaging articles, and its commitment to providing its readers with the latest news and information about the mountain biking world.