Specialized pioneered integrated storage solutions on its mountain bikes and now its Specialized SWAT jacket is a packable jacket to go alongside their SWAT tools and water carrying options.
Danny Milner
Editor
Showers Pass Elements jacket review
The Showers Pass Elements jacket is specially designed for mountain biking (despite gravel imagery in its marketing) and uses a 2.5 layer construction.
Scott Explorair Light Dryo 2.5 jacket review
There’s a rubbery feel to the inner lining, which isn’t particularly pleasant, but the Scott Explorair Light Dryo 2.5 is probably the nicest of the bunch.
Rapha Trail Lightweight jacket review
The Rapha Trail Lightweight jacket is designed to be lightweight, packable and windproof rather than rain proof.
Madison Roam 2.5 jacket review
The Madison Roam 2.5 jacket may be a little on the heavier side, but not to the point where it ever feels like a burden to slip it on.
Endura Singletrack II jacket review
Endura's in-house ExoShell 20 fabric for the Endura Singletrack II jacket. This is rated at 10,000mm for waterproofing and 20,000g for breathability.
Altura Esker jacket review
The Altura Esker is a packable jacket that can be stuffed into its own pocket or rolled up and secured with the included elastic loop.
Valentino Rossi launches signature e-bike – it doesn’t get a Yamaha motor
Fresh from his MotoGP retirement, it doesn't look like the Doctor is taking up golf anytime soon. His new signature e-bike gets an interesting build, including Ohlins suspension and an…
Yeti 160E T1 first ride review
Long-awaited Yeti 160E T1 e-bike is built to race with a complex six-bar linkage that claims to bring efficiency and composure on the roughest descents.
Vittoria Pit Stop TNT tyre sealant review
If you’re looking for the best tubeless tyre sealant, Vittoria offers its Pit Stop TNT product. It is a thin sealant and it retained this viscosity when chilled, however we…
Orange Seal Endurance tyre sealant review
Orange Seal claims its Endurance sealant can last up to 120 days before it dries out, which is about four times as long as its regular stuff and you only…
Zefal Deflector FM30 Front mudguard review
If you’re looking for the best mountain bike front mudguard and don’t want to spend over £20, this Zefal Deflector is a great option. We tested the FM20 previously, but…
Mudhugger FRX Front mudguard review
The Mudhugger FRX is a one-piece injection moulded mudguard made in the UK from 100 per cent recycled black polypropylene. Like other best mountain bike mudguards like the Rapid Racer…
RRP Proguard Bolt-On mudguard review
Being able to bolt the mudguard directly to the fork brace eliminates the most annoying thing about even the best MTB mudguards – the zip-ties. These rub on the lowers,…
Unior Pro Home Set 1600 CN review
With its bright blue briefcase, the Unior Pro Home Set is certainly a distinctive option among the best tool kits on the market. Open up the box and the contents…
Topeak Prepbox 18 review
Inside Topeak’s sturdy briefcase is a well-organised selection of tools held securely by dual-density foam and it’s right up there with the best tool kits on the market. There are…
Park Tool AK-3 Advanced Mechanic Tool Kit review
It’s fair to say that Park Tool is the biggest name in bike tools, and its products are ubiquitous in workshops throughout the world – including ours. The brand’s Advanced…
Feedback Sports Team Edition Tool Kit review
With its fold-out soft binder case, the Feedback Sports Team Edition Tool Kit resembles the kind of set-up a pro team mechanic would use at a race. It’s beautifully made…
My essential winter kit: Danny Milner, mbr editor
I find I need to be in the right frame of mind to enjoy a winter ride, and that means going into it with the knowledge I’m going to get…
Canyon Spectral CF8 CLLCTV first ride review
Mullet version of Canyon’s Spectral trail bike. Black sheep of the Spectral family gets a Fox DHX coil shock to crank the fun factor up to 11.