Mountain Biking UK Magazine - Summer 2025

In this issue

Man of Mani talents
Tom spends a day on the trails with hard enduro motocross ace Mani Lettenbichler.

Big wins, small cost
Eight of the best upgrades you can make to your bike without spending a fortune, from better tyres to comfier grips.

Wrecked and Rated
Latest gear tested – including ENVE’s M8 carbon wheels, Fox’s Union Boa clipless shoes and SeaSucker’s Talon 1 rack.

LOUD AND FREQUENTLY RIGHT

Passionate, opinionated and a stickler for detail, John Valentine - aka John Stevenson - helped shape MBUK for 20 years

3 mins

FIZIK KASSIS HELMET

£189.99 Super-adjustable head saver

1 min

THE MBUK ARCHIVES SKINSUIT SHENANIGANS

Chris Porter remembers the time the Mojo Suspension team shocked the downhill establishment by racing a DH World Cup in skintight Lycra

4 mins

SO LONG, STRAVA

Rob Weaver tells Us why he 's ending his relationship with the popular ride-tracking app

3 mins

A MORE REFINED MOTERRA

Cannondale update their full-fat e-bike with the latest Bosch motor, a new frame and revised geometry

1 min

THE TRUMP EFFECT

New US tariffs are causing chaos in the cycling industry

2 mins

Man of MANI Talents

We sent Tom riding with hard enduro motocross star Manuel Lettenbichler to find out how his two-stroke skills translate so seamlessly to mountain biking

10 mins

ENVE M8 WHEELSET

£2,500 https://saddleback.co.uk

4 mins

ROCKSHOX REVERB AXS B1 VS FOX TRANSFER NEO FACTORY

The two biggest names in suspension both have wireless dropper seatposts - Alex Evans pits them against each other

6 mins

SEASUCKER TALON 1 BIKE RACK

£350 www.upgradebikes.co.uk

5 mins

BIKETEST ONE BIKE TO RULE THEM ALL?

Top-end trail bikes need to be great all-rounders. But which will shine brightest when the tyres hit the dirt – the Santa Cruz Hightower or Yeti's SB140 LR?

10+ mins

SANTA CRUZ HIGHTOWER CC XO AXS RSV

While the Yeti SB140 LR and Santa Cruz Hightower XO AXS RSV are both great trail bikes, their baked-in attributes mean they excel at different things.

1 min

SHIMANO PD-M540 CLIPLESS PEDALS

£69.99 www.freewheel.co.uk

3 mins

FOX UNION BOA CLIPLESS SHOES

£219.99 https://foxracing.co.uk

3 mins

LONGTERE RIDES

Team bikes ridden for a year

7 mins

GRIME TIME

There's got to be an easy way to change tubeless tyres! Or at least easier than the way I'm doing it. Can you explain how to change stiff tubeless tyres? Patrick, via email

4 mins

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Mountain Biking UK Magazine Description:

Mountain Biking UK Magazine is the UK's best-selling mountain bike magazine, and for good reason. It's packed with everything you need to know about the sport, from trail riding to downhill racing.
In each issue, you'll find:

* In-depth reviews of the latest bikes and gear
* Interviews with top mountain bikers
* Trail and travel features
* Tips and advice on improving your skills
* News and events from the world of mountain biking
And much more!

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