Danny MacAskill took to the snowy highlands of Scotland to give Lezyne’s new GPS system to the test. Lezyne has been known for its lights and tools in the past,…
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Camelbak Volt 13 LR review
The result is a pack where the weight is low down and held right against your body, meaning there is very little movement once it is in place. >>> Click…
EVOC CC 16L review
Evoc has been producing reliable and well-made packs for years. The excellent strap system just clamps on and doesn’t slide around once cinched down. As a result these packs are…
Fox Portage 16L review
The Fox was the only other pack instantly flagged up by the testers as being as stable as the Camelbak Volt over steep and technical ground. Although it doesn’t have…
Osprey Raptor 14 review
The Osprey’s semi-rigid reservoir made for easy handling, and the zip around the reservoir compartment and down the shoulder guide makes it the simplest to remove and refill. A strong…
Platypus Duthie AM 17 review
Platypus has been selling soft bottles and reservoirs to the outdoor market for years, so it was a bit of a surprise when we found the reservoir to be one…
Scott Grafter 18 review
We quickly learned to pack the Scott carefully, as the curved back panel wasn’t quite as stiff as we’d like and popped out of shape easily when put under pressure…
Shimano Unzen U10 review
For some reason Madison is not importing the 15L Unzen into the UK, so at present the Unzen 10 is the go-to pack from the big S. >>> Click here…
Vaude Hyper 14+3 review
Good for those of you with a sweaty back, but the reservoir needs more thought
Wingnut Enduro review
Wingnut packs are made from a waterproof sailcloth, with no back stiffening, but they are superb quality and very lightweight. We like the low centre of gravity allowed by the…
Bryceland re-inserts dislocated finger hours before Lenzerheide race run (VIDEO)
Prepare to cringe as you get an up-close and personal look at the pain that World Cup downhill riders sometimes have to endure to stay at the top of their…
Mavic Crossmax Hydropack 15 review
As a very expensive trail pack, with an impressive design pedigree, we had high hopes for the Mavic Crossmax Hydropack 15. The large hip belt and wide padded shoulder straps were…
Deuter Race EXP Air review
At almost 1kg, the Deuter is nearly double the weight of the Camelbak. Volt 13 LR. It uses a fancy suspension back panel: the back board is curved, and a couple…
GoPro launches tiny new Hero 4 Session camera
What is the GoPro Hero 4 Session? GoPro cameras have always been impressively compact – dinky rectangles capable of capturing some of the most incredible footage the world has ever…
Garmin launches the first GPS bike computer with Strava live segments
Can you segment hunters not wait to get home to upload your Strava ride file? Well now you can compare your times on-the-fly with other cyclists using the Garmin Edge 520.…
Specialized launches new 2FO Cliplite shoe
What have we got here then? This is Specialized’s new 2FO cliplite shoe. It has been designed as a more lightweight version to the current 2FO clipless shoe. What sort…
Specialized adds 650b wheel size to Camber
The Camber? You guys like them don’t you? Yep, we do. We’re fully sold on the idea of short-travel 29ers and this bike was one of our favourites. It was…
Enduro2: The most fun race you and your friend can do (VIDEO)
Enduro2 is a race with a difference, you do it with your best mate. We sent Toby Pantling to Les Arcs to see what all the fuss was about. His…
Take a guided tour of Josh Bryceland’s Rat Cave (VIDEO)
It was a tough off season for Josh Bryceland, he must have been itching to get back on the bike after busting his ankle of the final jump of the…
Does anyone whip harder than Bernard Kerr?
After the Leogang World Cup, the Pivot Factory DH team took some time out in Schladming, Austria, to enjoy a more relaxed style of riding at one of the most famous bike…