Mountain Bike Rear Suspension Designs Explained
Mountain bike suspension may seem simple at first: hardtail or full suspension. But did you know that the rear suspension itself comes in several different designs? Look closer at a…
Mountain bike suspension may seem simple at first: hardtail or full suspension. But did you know that the rear suspension itself comes in several different designs? Look closer at a…
Mountain bikers were happily riding their MTB long before the dropper seat post became a thing. So, why does it matter so much today? As mountain bike riding continues to…
Mountain biking generally burns more calories hour-for-hour than road biking because it demands greater muscle engagement, higher resistance, and more frequent changes in intensity. However, calorie burn ultimately depends on…
At Polygon, we believe the best bike isn’t the one with the most features. It’s the one that truly understands the terrain beneath your tires. That’s why we built Siskiu…
MBR (Mountain Bike Rider) is the UK’s most authoritative mountain bike publication — a benchmark title that serious riders across Britain turn to for rigorous, unfiltered trail bike evaluations. With…
For many riders, mountain biking is about much more than climbing hills or navigating technical trails. It’s a chance to disconnect from busy schedules, spend time outdoors, and focus on…
Every mountain biker, from weekend trail riders to World Cup racers, has stood at the top of a rocky descent, steep switchback, or exposed root section and thought: “I’m not…
Mountain biking never stands still but 2026 feels like a year where the industry is pausing to ask “what actually works?” rather than, chasing the next big number. The longer,…
Watch any World Cup downhill run and you’ll notice something: every rider’s bike looks slightly different, even on the same model. Suspension sag, tire pressure, cockpit angles, these small adjustments…