The Rab Spark jacket was just a pleasure to snug up when the weather closed in. Clean and simple. Packed down light and tight. A superb all-rounder.
Andy McCandlish
Mavic Crossmax Pro H2O jacket review
Lightweight and well cut, the Mavic Crossmax Pro H2O jacket was an instant hit among the weight conscious in our test team.
Berghaus Hyper jacket review
We were constantly amazed by the Berghaus Hyper jacket — fully waterproof, taped and breathable, yet it packed down to a ball no bigger than a fist.
Laggan Wolftrax, Scottish Highlands
It may be tucked away in a remote corner of the Highlands, but with a new cafe and top-notch enduro trails, Laggan Wolftrax is worth the journey once more.
FSA Gravity dropper seatpost review
The FSA dropper post’s action, thanks to sealed cartridge internals, was beautifully smooth, and during testing never stuck or hesitated, no matter where it was set in the travel.
Exposure Six Pack MK9 light review
Like all their lights, the Exposure Six Pack is an all-in-one design, which means the lamp and battery are contained in a single barrel-shaped body.
Fox Explore jersey review
A very thin, stretchy, and breathable body really lends this jersey to those warm days.
Blackburn Outpost Seatpack and Handlebar Roll review
Outpost packs are hefty, which will bother lightweight fans, but on the upside the construction is extremely tough and they should give years of service.
Wingnut MPS hydration pack review
The weight is down on the hips, keeping the centre of gravity low and it all felt very secure on the move.
Osprey Syncro 20 hydration pack review
With a large main compartment, with spot-on tool organiser pockets, Osprey has got the storage just right.
Ortlieb Packman Pro2 25L hydration pack review
The Ortlieb Packman Pro2 25L is a pure bike-packing option, rather than an all-round trail performer.
Mavic Crossmax Hydropack 25L review
A small feature that tickled us is the inclusion of a foil blanket pre-packed in the tool compartment — a nod to the Crossmax’s big-mountain aspirations.
EVOC FR Trail hydration pack review
It does come with quite a weight penalty, but if you are riding hard and taking risks, the Evoc could be the pack for you.
Endura MT500 hydration pack review
Punted at the Enduro market, the MT500 stows enough gear for a long day on the hill.
Camelbak Hawg LR 20 hydration pack review
One of the most expensive packs out there, but it’s easily the best for big days out
Scott Shr-alp RS shoes review
The Scott Shr-alp RS is pretty expensive, but it’s lightweight, tough and a really capable shoe for long days on the hills.
IXS BC-X3.1 gloves review
These full-finger gloves from IXS are just the dab for summer riding
Shimano XT Race PD-M8000 clipless pedals review
If experience is anything to go by you can guarantee it will last and last
Ritchey Comp V4 Mountain clipless pedals review
With better quality bearings we would find it easier to recommend the Comp V4 Mountain
Mavic Crossride SL clipless pedal review
The Crossride SL really did everything to a superb standard, it’s also lightweight and great value