In this month’s MBUK we test lightweight e-bikes from Forestal, Haibike, Specialized and Focus, as well as some of the best shorts and saddles on the market.
We ride moto & MTB with hard enduro star Billy Bolt, get some pro tips down at the dirt jumps from Alex Cahill of Saracen Bikes and check out the latest tracks at BikePark Wales along with three UK routes with truly epic descents courtesy of Ordnance Survey and Rough Ride Guide.
Lightweight e-biketest
We find out if slimmed-down, lower-powered e-MTBs truly offer the best of both worlds. Our testing team put four svelte electric mountain bikes through their paces.
Bolt action!
Who better to put the tiresome claim that ‘e-bikes are just motorbikes’ to rest, than MTB-loving moto star Billy Bolt? Our YouTube presenter Will Soffe gets down and dirty with Billy in Yorkshire.
Shorts on test
Sun’s out, pins out! We test 12 pairs of men’s and women’s baggies for those long summer days on the trails.
How to improve your braking
Whether you’re new to riding or a budding racer, there are so many reasons to use your brakes efficiently. There’s more to getting your braking dialled than you might think, though, so pro coach Olly Morris has broken down the essential techniques in this month's How To guide.
Throw down the gauntlet #3
In our third challenge from Saracen Bikes, deputy art ed Julia attempts to add some flair to her airtime with the help of dirt jump pro Alex Cahill.
And that's not all…
This issue of MBUK is jam-packed with all the latest and greatest bikes, product reviews and news stories from the mountain biking world. We've got new bikes from Forbidden, Canyon, Pinarello and more, along with pages of product reviews that include Formula's Cura X brakes. Plus, check out a Big Ride that finds three routes with some of the biggest descents in the UK.
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