James Bracey

Product Tester

Specialized Stumpjumper Coil

Inspired by EWS royalty running coil instead of air, The Big S has announced a production run of the Specialized Stumpjumper Coil Carbon 29/6Fattie.

best hydration packs

The Mavic Crossride Belt has a deep triangular shape aimed at maintaining stability even when hooning about or during enduro racing.

Lapierre ProRace

Lapierre has gone all out in producing a completely revamped ProRace for 2018. Going beyond what is expected from a modern cross country hardtail, the French company has revealed what…

Pearl Izumi X-Alp Launch ll

The Pearl Izumi X-Alp Launch ll seems unfeasibly light and soft for a shoe designed around trail and enduro riding but performance is not compromised.

Scott Spur

Your choice of eyewear needs to be based on both protection and looks. Fortunately these bases are covered with the Scott Spur.

Giant Rail MIPS

It’s fair to say that the emergence of MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) boosted riders’ awareness of helmet safety, and the possible dangers caused by rotational impacts. It’s now increasingly…

Sealskinz Dragon Eye MTB Ultralite

When Sealskinz brought out the waterproof sock it almost revolutionized wet weather mountain biking in the UK. Working on the other extremities became the obvious next step and currently Sealskinz…

Nukeproof Sam Hill Series

Sam Hill needs no introduction. The Antipodean ripper has been a household name for well over a decade and has deftly turned his hand to any form of racing. Currently…

Scott knows a thing or two about XC. When you have riders of the quality of Olympic champions Nino Schurter and Jenny Rissveds giving you feedback then you can’t help…

K-Edge Gravity mount

I’ve always been apprehensive about mounting my expensive Garmin to the handlebars – mainly because the last thing you want to see in the aftermath of a spill is a…

EVOC CC 10L

The Evoc CC 10L is a mid sized pack aimed at shorter rides and races. That’s not to say it isn’t a good choice for all day epics in the…

100% Speedcraft SL

I’ll start by saying the 100% Speedcraft Sport are not sunglasses for the shy and retiring type. The style looks like it was dreamt up by someone with a penchant…