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News, reviews, and advice from across the world of mountain biking. Tune in to our regular weekly videos on YouTube. https://nitter.cf/t.co/nImmH1BdXm

 Reading, South East
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Joined April 2009
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Can Specialized’s 130mm Levo R survive the French Alps? mbr.co.uk/news/can-specializ…
Can Specialized’s 130mm Levo R survive the French Alps? - MBR

Can Specialized’s 130mm Levo R survive the French Alps? - MBR

It didn’t take long to realise that the Specialized Turbo Levo R Pro might confound expectations. Most surprising was just how capable this 130mm travel e-bike felt, even on the high speed chunder...

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E-CVTs are here and your next e-bike will probably have one! mbr.co.uk/news/e-cvts-are-he…
E-CVTs are here and your next e-bike will probably have one! - MBR

E-CVTs are here and your next e-bike will probably have one! - MBR

But what exactly is an E-CVT? In a nutshell, it’s an Electronically-Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission. Which is an advanced automatic transmission where two electric motors work in tandem...

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The MBR Show is back with 11 of the hottest new bikes with Avinox M2S power mbr.co.uk/news/the-mbr-show-…
The MBR Show is back with 11 of the hottest new bikes with Avinox M2S power - MBR

The MBR Show is back with 11 of the hottest new bikes with Avinox M2S power - MBR

It’s easy to see why bike brands want to partner with Avinox. Paired with the new 700Wh Avinox battery its M2S motor will deliver a whopping 1,500 watts peak power, and a continuous 130Nm torque or...

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I downloaded Bosch’s Performance Upgrade 2.0 and raced an Italian e-MTB enduro event blind! mbr.co.uk/news/i-downloaded-…
I downloaded Bosch's Performance Upgrade 2.0 and raced an Italian e-MTB enduro event blind! - MBR

I downloaded Bosch's Performance Upgrade 2.0 and raced an Italian e-MTB enduro event blind! - MBR

The Bosch eMTB Challenge is an e-bike enduro with six stages (seven for pros) that incorporates blind racing – that means routes I’d never ridden before – on uphill and downhill sections, making it...

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How good is the Canyon Spectral:ON’s range with its new 800Wh battery? mbr.co.uk/news/how-good-is-t…
How good is the Canyon Spectral:ON's range with its new 800Wh battery? - MBR

How good is the Canyon Spectral:ON's range with its new 800Wh battery? - MBR

This content was produced in association with Canyon Three years on from its victory in our Direct Sales E-Bike of the Year test, the Canyon Spectral:ON’s key attributes haven’t changed one jot, but...

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A banging first bike from a brand you’ve probably never heard of – Velduro Rogue Review mbr.co.uk/news/a-banging-fir…
A banging first bike from a brand you’ve probably never heard of – Velduro Rogue Review - MBR

A banging first bike from a brand you’ve probably never heard of – Velduro Rogue Review - MBR

The Velduro Rogue deserves your attention for a number of reasons. Firstly it’s the brand’s opening gambit. A slick looking product right out of the gate. Secondly, it’s loaded with features:...

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FSA Bike Festival: New e-bikes & kit from Pole, Brembo, Bosch, Crussis w/Avinox, ABUS, Crankbrothers and more! mbr.co.uk/news/fsa-bike-fest…
FSA Bike Festival: New e-bikes & kit from Pole, Brembo, Bosch, Crussis w/Avinox, ABUS, Crankbroth...

FSA Bike Festival: New e-bikes & kit from Pole, Brembo, Bosch, Crussis w/Avinox, ABUS, Crankbroth...

First stop, Brembo to check out the new GR-Pro hydraulic disc brakes. These new brakes feature a three-way adjustable lever, for reach, power and bite-point control. Surprisingly, they don’t get...

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First ride review: Does the new Canyon Strive:ON still cut it in 2026? mbr.co.uk/news/first-ride-re…
First ride review: Does the new Canyon Strive:ON still cut it in 2026? - MBR

First ride review: Does the new Canyon Strive:ON still cut it in 2026? - MBR

It’s worth remembering that the original Canyon Strive:On, which I tested back in early 2024, was a bike designed and built for top flight e-enduro competition. It was a bike that, ridden by Fabien...

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Atherton S.170E with Avinox M2S motor first ride video review mbr.co.uk/news/atherton-s-17…
Atherton S.170E with Avinox M2S motor first ride video review - MBR

Atherton S.170E with Avinox M2S motor first ride video review - MBR

Recently, I got the chance to head up to Atherton Bikes HQ in Machynlleth, Mid Wales, to check out how the bikes are made, talk to the people involved in the design, and ride one of only two examples...

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How e-bike battery capacity impacts range, power, and handling on the Specialized Turbo Levo 4 mbr.co.uk/news/how-e-bike-ba…
How e-bike battery capacity impacts range, power, and handling on the Specialized Turbo Levo 4 - MBR

How e-bike battery capacity impacts range, power, and handling on the Specialized Turbo Levo 4 - MBR

This content was produced in association with Specialized We’ve been using the latest Specialized Turbo Levo 4 to dig into the differences and what to consider when deciding on the right battery size...

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Mondraker’s new Zendit with Avinox M2S motor | 67km and 2,500m descending in Wales! mbr.co.uk/news/mondrakers-ne…
Mondraker's new Zendit with Avinox M2S motor | 67km and 2,500m descending in Wales! - MBR

Mondraker's new Zendit with Avinox M2S motor | 67km and 2,500m descending in Wales! - MBR

This content was produced in association with Mondraker. In the morning, I clocked 40km and 1,575m of climbing and descending, with 1,450m of that completed in Turbo. With 2% battery left, I stuck it...

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Megamo’s Reason with Avinox M2S motor and Fox 38 fork – better than ever? mbr.co.uk/news/megamos-reaso…
Megamo's Reason with Avinox M2S motor and Fox 38 fork - better than ever? - MBR

Megamo's Reason with Avinox M2S motor and Fox 38 fork - better than ever? - MBR

This content was produced in association with Megamo. The Megamo Reason still has the 800Wh Avinox battery hidden inside the full carbon frame, but the addition of the new Avinox M2S motor increases...

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New Amflow PX Carbon Pro – Can you handle the power? mbr.co.uk/news/new-amflow-px…
New Amflow PX Carbon Pro - Can you handle the power? - MBR

New Amflow PX Carbon Pro - Can you handle the power? - MBR

So, what’s new? In short, everything. The carbon frame layout gets shorter seat tubes and lower top tubes on all sizes, where the trunnion shock mount under the top tube has been replaced by a...

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MBR rides the new Avinox powered Pivot Shuttle AMPD! mbr.co.uk/news/mbr-rides-the…
MBR rides the new Avinox powered Pivot Shuttle AMPD! - MBR

MBR rides the new Avinox powered Pivot Shuttle AMPD! - MBR

This content was produced in association with Pivot Cycles The Avinox M2S drive unit fitted to the Pivot Shuttle AMPD boasts 1,300W and 130Nm of torque, and is powered by an 800Wh battery in the down...

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New Fox 38 enduro fork – What’s changed? mbr.co.uk/news/new-fox-38-en…
New Fox 38 enduro fork – What's changed? - MBR

New Fox 38 enduro fork – What's changed? - MBR

Compared to the outgoing Fox 38 there’s a new generatively designed arch and crown, where A.I. software helps optimise structural elements within certain design parameters. Fox has extended the...

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Can Mahle’s M40 e-MTB motor challenge DJI’s dominance? mbr.co.uk/news/can-mahles-m4…
Can Mahle's M40 e-MTB motor challenge DJI's dominance? - MBR

Can Mahle's M40 e-MTB motor challenge DJI's dominance? - MBR

Mahle’s M40 e-bike motor system consists of a relatively compact 2.5kg mid-drive motor capable of delivering 850watts peak power and 105Nm torque. Basically the exact same numbers that Amflow and DJI...

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Does it deserve the hate? Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Pro long term review mbr.co.uk/news/does-it-deser…
Does it deserve the hate? Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Pro long term review - MBR

Does it deserve the hate? Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Pro long term review - MBR

The bike on test in MBR’s latest video is the Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Pro, with a SRP of £10,299 in the UK and $12,299.99 in the US. It comes with the new 3.1 motor, made by Brose, delivering 810W...

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Are gearbox e-MTBs the future?… MBR tests the Haibike AllMtn CF11 Pinion MGU to find out mbr.co.uk/mountain-bike-vide…
Are gearbox e-MTBs the future?... MBR tests the Haibike AllMtn CF11 Pinion MGU to find out - MBR

Are gearbox e-MTBs the future?... MBR tests the Haibike AllMtn CF11 Pinion MGU to find out - MBR

There’s a lot to love about the Pinion MGU motor when combined with the Gate’s Carbon Drive Belt. With no chain, the bike is super silent on the descents and you’ll never have to lube a chain again....

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Watch MBR’s latest video: SRAM’s New 7-speed Wireless XX DH Transmission is slimmer and stronger mbr.co.uk/news/watch-mbrs-la…

Watch MBR's latest video: SRAM’s New 7-speed Wireless XX DH Transmission is slimmer and stronger -...

I sit down with Flynn George, SRAM’s product manager for MTB drivetrains, to discuss all the details on the latest tech, which brings a lot of SRAM’s existing transmission features to a new compact...

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Is this the ultimate DJI Avinox e-bike test video? Unno Mith Vs Megamo Reason mbr.co.uk/news/is-this-the-u…
Is this the ultimate DJI Avinox e-bike test video? Unno Mith Vs Megamo Reason - MBR

Is this the ultimate DJI Avinox e-bike test video? Unno Mith Vs Megamo Reason - MBR

Both the Unno Mith Pro and Megamo Reason CBR01 are high-end lightweight bikes. At approximately 22kg, with Maxxis DH casing e-bike tyres fitted, these flagship models deliver a high-powered ride...

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