And... we're back in the room. Apologies for the break.
Ben Haworth
185cm tall. 73kg weight. Orange Switch 6er. Saracen Ariel Eeber. Schwalbe Magic Mary. Maxxis DHR II. Coil fan.
Fresh Goods Friday 803: The Rose By Any Other Name Edition
Does this week's edition smell as sweet as last week's? Sponsored by Pedal Cover.
Endura Engineered Padded Boxers II review
Forget the previous disappointing version of padded boxers; these are really, really good now.
Reader’s Ride: Adam R’s Orange P7
An oldie but a goodie for this week's RR. Have a nosey at this Orange Pie 7.
Fresh Goods Friday 802: The Power Peaking Edition
There was more than just Avinox this week. Just about. Sponsored by Pedal Cover.
Amflow PX Carbon Pro review: game over, man?
DJI's bike brand has significantly upped its game when comes to the bike attached its E. As for the motor? Blimey.
New RockShox Lyrik & Super Deluxe early days review
if you want the best mainstream brand suspension for your trail bike, RockShox is back on top.
The new neon neow Cannondale Bad Habit
We're looking forward to getting hold of one of these. Not just because of the most excellent paintjobs.
Reader’s Ride: CitizenLee’s Orbea Rise LT H10
Chocolate eggfest can't stop Reader's Rides: here's a not-Levo-heavy eeb with an outdated motor.
Megamo Reason CRB 05 review
The overall verdict is that the Reason, as a full package, is something that we actually want to ride. A lot.
FAIR Bicycles launch ‘best of both worlds’ bar technology
What is the result when you add the 31.8 handlebar standard to the 35 handlebar standard?
Reader’s Ride: Josh M’s Specialized Stumpjumper Pro
Here's one of the nicer looking modern MTBs. Who doesn't love a bit of neon pistachio?
Fresh Goods Friday 801: Goodbye Mr Chipps
Au revoir Monsieur Frites! FGF is sponsored by Yellow Jersey.
The new more stiff less stiff Fox 38
8.8% stiffer fore-aft and 6.8% less stiff in torsion. The new 38 also increases bushing overlap by 20mm.
Issue 165: Our Public Image is Limited
Does mountain biking have an image problem? Is the barrage of shred-gnar imagery putting off newcomers and infuriating land managers?
Reader’s Ride: Pietruszka’s Cotic Soul 27.5
Kicking off the week is a perfectly messy steel machine from 2018
Fresh Goods Friday 800: The Wide Bars Edition
Welcome to the 800th edition of Fresh Goods Friday! Sponsored by Yellow Jersey
Castelli Alpha 150 Jacket (Jersey!) review
This is not a jacket. This is a jersey. A three hundred and sixty flipping quid jersey.
Reader’s Ride: LMTTM’s August Cycles Big Blue
Another entry that we dug out of our back end, so to speak.
Pace RC629 review
Can a well put together hardtail - with the right geometry - do more than a XC full-susser? TLDR: yes.
Reader’s Ride: Dez B’s Transition Throttle
This submission fell down the back of our server sofa but it's still well worthy of RRing!
Fresh Goods Friday 798: The Urn Yr Turns Edition
How do you like your sealant? Sponsored by Yellow Jersey.
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Transition Spur V2: first ride review
Hot off the cold trails it's the brand new Spur. Just how sweet 'n' lo can u go?
Hans Rey is worried about the future of e-bikes
MTB legend asks if it is time to draw a line in the sand of when e-bikes become "too powerful"
Reader’s Ride: John B’s Maverick ML7.5
Here is John B's modified URT Maverick that still puts smiles on faces, even after 20 years.
Fresh Goods Friday 797: The Bar Wars Edition
Pick a bar and be d*ck about it. Sponsored by Yellow Jersey.
New SRAM Maven (B1) Silver brake: early impressions review
Launched two years ago, the SRAM Maven has undergone some tweakings. Here's our initial thoughts.
New SRAM XX DH Transmission, RockShox Boxxer and Vivid Coil
The House of SRAM are launching a number of things today. Here's the DH stuff.
Specialized Levo R: e-Downcountry anyone?
NED: New eBike Day - short travel, full power, modular battery options. The new Levo R unveiled.
Reader’s Ride: Matt L’s Rocky Mountain Instinct
Here is Matt L's heavily discounted but satisfactorily heavy alloy Rocky Mountain Instinct
Fresh Goods Friday 796: The Lie-In King Edition
FGF's goal is to show you everything that turns up. Which partly explains the largest item delivered this week...
Nutrak x Vee Snap WLT 2.35 tyre review
A tyre for Wet Loose Conditions? Great value, great performing rubber for anything loose.
Contributor Bike Check: Aran’s 2020 Giant Reign
Six years old and ridden within an inch of its life, this 2020 steed refuses to die. Despite Aran. Bike model & year? 2020 Giant Reign 1. Bought six years ago from Ride-On bike shop in Rawtenstall and ridden extensively since. What size is this…
Fox Union All Weather Flat Shoe review
Extremely well made, extremely well designed, extremely good at their job, extremely expensive.
Reader’s Ride: Dave M’s Stanton Switch9er FS Ti
Here is TheArtistFormerlyKnownAsSTR's long-fancied Stanton Switch9er FS Ti
Magura Gustav Pro: stop, look, listen to this
Here's Benji with a deep dive into the Magura Gustav Pro brake system.
Fresh Goods Friday 795: The How High Is Too High? Edition
Fresh Goods Friday is here again, and my willpower has already left the chat. Sponsored by Yellow Jersey.
Merida ETMO eMTB range starts at £3,650
In a world where e-MTBs seem to be getting ever more expensive, Merida's latest model bucks the trend
My 15 favourite things from Madison Icebike show
From DIY carbon rims through to Grogu in a Perspex box, there's something for everyone here
Reader’s Ride: Kevin H-R’s Pipedream Moxie MX3
This week's RR is Kevin Harley-Roberts and his Long Pink Panther
Fresh Goods Friday 794: The Fur Eel Edition
What does 'FR' mean to you? FGF is sponsored by Yellow Jersey.
Halo Skelta MT2 wheels review
Simply incredibly well thought out hand-built wheels from a company with its priorities right.
FSA NS SCi30 Carbon wheels: under 1500g and under £1000
Road wheels for mountain bikers? Is that too much of a stretch?
Manitou Mattoc Pro review
Don't fear the damper on Manitou forks. Embrace the (incorrectly coloured) knobs!
Rocky Mountain back in UK – which ones shall we get in?
After too many years being too hard to find in the UK, Rocky Mountain are back with a new distributor.
Reader’s Ride: Andrew B’s Orange Stage Evo
Continuing this season of Reader’s Rides, here’s Andrew Brown's never-weighed just-ridden Orange Stage Evo