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BE A BETTER RIDER
Improve your bike, your body, and your skills, and take your riding to the next level
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THE LONG GAME
Just how does Greg Minnaar stay fast, focused and injury free (touch wood!), even into his 40s? Coach Alan Milway lets us peek behind the GOAT’s training curtain
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SHOP-BOUGHT E-BIKES
You can kick the tyres but should you flash the cash? We put seven high-street contenders to the test to find the answer
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E-BIKE FAQ
Got a question about e-bike technique, set-up, or maintenance? All the answers are here...
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GREYP G6.6
It's clever and classy but this Porsche-backed e-bike is more of a Cayenne than a 911
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SPECIALIZED S-WORKS TURBO LEVO SL GEN 2
Just about every feature's been changed up but will the new Turbo Levo SL get us charged up?
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FORBIDDEN DRUID V2 XO
Will the new Druid's redesigned suspension prove a wise move on the trails?
![GET FITTER ON YOUR E-BIKE](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5144/1320144/Ai3nEx6NT1684839203293/GET-FITTER-ON-YOUR-EBIKE.jpg)
GET FITTER ON YOUR E-BIKE
WITHOUT EVEN TRYING! Having a motor means you can pick and choose when to go hard and perfectly target your training zones
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POETRY IN MOTION
The new Specialized Epic World Cup blurs the line between hardtails and full-suspension
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TAR, VERY MUCH
We head to Tarland Trails in Aberdeenshire, a masterclass in modern trail building that brings bike park thrills to Scotland
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Essential E-bike Training
The added weight of a battery and motor means extra strain on your body; here’s how to bulletproof your muscular endurance
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Budget wheels
New wheels are one of the shrewdest upgrades; we take five great-value models out for a spin
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Tested
HOPE 155MM EVO CRANKS
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SEAN'S SONDER SIGNAL ST GX
MONTH 13: Sean bucks the trend for short stems on XL bikes, and not only does it look right, it feels right...
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SKILLS TO RACE
Elite enduro athlete Innes Graham knows what it takes to ride at the highest level and he’s here to share the secrets of shredding at speed in our race-ready masterclass
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WHY WE RIDE THE THING
We go riding (and drinking) with a group of mtb addicts to find out what two wheels and the Great Outdoors brings to their lives
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First rides SWINGING A LEG OVER WHAT'S HOT THIS MONTH
A women’s e-bike that slashes weight to the bone and does everything other than ride itself
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STEEL IS REAL...
And so is carbon-fibre, on Production Privée's latest material-melding trail bike
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American flyers high-flying short-travel trail bikes
Do short-travel rippers still make sense with ever-more capable XC rigs snapping at their wheels? We test three of the best from across the pond
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JAMES'S PIVOT FIREBIRD PRO - £8,200 29in saddleback.co.uk
MONTH 7: Thanks to brake bleeding and suspension woes, James has mostly been getting his hands dirty this month
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ZERODE KATIPO DELUXE - €8,395 (excl. import duties/taxes) 29in .zerode.eu
With its drivebelt, twist-shifter and Pinion gearbox, the Katipo's quirky but is it quality?
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Tested
Designed for DH and enduro, Deity's Speedway is the brand's burliest 35mm carbon bar.
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DIRECT-SALES E-BIKES
In cash-strapped times, buying online straight from manufacturer can yield big savings; we select three e-bikes from Canyon, Vitus and YT and click 'add to basket'
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CANYON NEURON 6 - £2,249 27.5in & 29in canyon.com
NEED TO The previous Neuron got on our nerves; KNOW can its redesigned successor get us fired up?
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LONG TERMERS
Countless hours on the trails make this the ultimate test of performance as well as reliability
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First rides
SWINGING A LEG OVER WHAT'S HOT THIS MONTH
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THE ULTIMATE MTB BUCKET LIST!
What are your riding goals for 2023? Chances are, like most of us here at mbr, it's to ride more. But if you're also looking for ways to make your riding more varied this year, we have some suggestions.
![First rides](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5144/1262911/8wSOa5EIa1680090132059/FIRST-RIDES.jpg)
First rides
SWINGING A LEG OVER WHAT'S HOT THIS MONTH
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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
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STONE COLD CLASSIC
Trans-Provence and the Stone King Rally both limited rider numbers. But now anyone can trace the route and experience the journey