Mountain Bike Rider Magazine - July 2022

In this issue

KIDS DO ENDURO
Mountain bike races for kids have typically been either XC or downhill. Now though there’s a swathe of enduro races across the country catering for the latest crop of little shredders. mbr heads north to try out the dedicated ‘Mums and Kids’ three-stage enduro race, at PMBA’s Gisburn Grassroots Enduro.

LONGTERMERS
There’s a new addition to the fleet this month, the Sonder Signal ST GX. With its handmade 4130 steel frame, size-specific chainstays and up-to-date trail geometry, the idea is to take the hardtail into a new era. Plus JD dials in the Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL geometry with its five points of adjustment, PB breaks his Giant Reign E+ 1 e-bike again, and James Bracey revels in the Focus Jam’s attention to detail – SRAM UDH and Shimano XT brakes.

THE BIKE OF TOMORROW

Fully recyclable, seamlessly integrated, with electronic gadgets galore, or have we already reached evolutionary stability?

9 mins

BODYWEIGHT EXERCISES FOR MTBERS

No gym? No problem. Get strong at home with these foundational bodyweight drills

4 mins

CANYON STRIVE CFR

The all-new Strive aims to be an EWS winner straight out of the box

7 mins

FARMER JOHN, GRENOSIDE, SHEFFIELD

When Ride Sheffield decided to bring their trails up to date, dirt sculptor and fixer John Thorpe brought in Ollie, JP and Alex the Greek, and together the Greno gang hatched an audacious plan...

9 mins

ENDURO? It's all child's play!

We take two little rippers along to the PMBA's Gisburn Grassroots Enduro for a taste of the kids' racing world

8 mins

JUMPING WITH CONFIDENCE

Becoming an airtime expert is within reach of everyone; you just need the right position and timing

6 mins

SEAN'S SONDER SIGNAL ST GX

MONTH 1: Is steel still the real deal? Sean goes back to his mtb roots to suss out the situtation

2 mins

Tested

NEW PRODUCTS

10+ mins

TYRES

We prime the pump and inflate the latest range of rubber to descend on the mountain biking market

10+ mins

LESS IS MORE? DOWNSIZED TRAIL BIKES

Big travel and a burly frame may flatter your ego but downsizing on travel can reconnect you with the trails and supersize your thrills

10+ 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.