Mountain Bike Rider Magazine - September 2022

In this issue

KEEPER OF THE PEAK
Social media, when used right, can make a huge positive impact. Just ask Chris Maloney, aka Keeper Of The Peak, the man who decided to set up a Twitter account to help mountain bikers plan their rides around the Peak District, but ended up delivering real change. We head out on a ride to see how “making a polite nuisance” of himself helped put mountain bikers on an equal footing with other, more established user groups.

LONGTERMERS
Ben Smith gets to grips with the Privateer 141 and its burly Öhlins build. Plus Sean heaps praise on the Sonder Signal’s generous geometry, JD switches his tyre set-up back to the original OEM Butcher combo for dry weather grip, and PB adds a 250Wh EnergyPak Plus range extender to his Reign E+ 1 to give his bike a little more grunt (and weight).

FAKE BIKES

Cheap imitations won’t break the bank, but they could break your bones...

4 mins

CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE

Pivot’s new Shuttle SL is one of the lightest production e-bikes ever

2 mins

OUT OF THE ORDINARY

Looking to get away from it all? We’ve got five overlooked natural rides that will take you far from the mountain biking crowd

2 mins

9 Strength Training Myths Busted

When it comes to resistance training, falsehoods abound; here's nine to let go of

5 mins

FORESTAL CYON HALO

Andorran brand Forestal is thinking big; does its new e-bike back up ambition with ability?

8 mins

WHYTE E-160 RSX

Whyte’s new e-bike packs a punch but can it float like a butterfly and take the sting out of the trail?

7 mins

ARC8 EVOLVE FS

At sub 10kg, the ARC8 Evolve is a lean XC race machine – but is it mean enough to win?

5 mins

CHRIS MALONEY AKA KEEPER OF THE PEAK

Chris Maloney's Twitter account is an invaluable pre-ride news hub for Peak District mountain bikers and with his wider advocacy work he's also connecting people together to change UK mountain biking for good

9 mins

LAPLAND'S SIXTH SEASON

With the Northern Lights above, and a blazingly majestic landscape below, Northern Finland's the place to go for some sublime late-summer riding

10 mins

JAMIE'S SPECIALIZED TURBO KENEVO SL COMP

Jamie has chopped and changed tyres over the last nine months, but he keeps coming back to the Butcher

2 mins

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Mountain Bike Rider Magazine Description:

Mountain Bike Rider Magazine is a monthly magazine published by Future. The magazine is aimed at mountain biking enthusiasts of all levels. Mountain Bike Rider Magazine features articles on a wide range of topics, including:

* Bike reviews: The magazine reviews new and used mountain bikes from all major manufacturers.
* Mountain biking trails: The magazine covers mountain biking trails around the world, including reviews of difficulty, scenery, and amenities.
* Mountain biking skills: The magazine provides tips and advice on mountain biking skills, such as how to climb, descend, and corner.
* Mountain biking fitness: The magazine features articles on mountain biking fitness, such as training plans and nutrition advice.
* Mountain biking culture: The magazine features articles on the mountain biking culture, such as fashion, events, and travel.

Mountain Bike Rider Magazine is a must-read for anyone who is passionate about mountain biking. The magazine is known for its high-quality photography, its informative and engaging articles, and its commitment to providing its readers with the latest news and information about the mountain biking world.