Comfy and cushy, the Truvativ Descendant grips have a great feel, work well gloveless and are a massive improvement on previous SRAM grips.
Mick Kirkman
Contributor/tester
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Leatt’s velocity goggles use a headline-grabbing bulletproof lens. I don’t fancy being shot in the eyes to test it, but it definitely seems better than plenty of rivals at resisting…
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Specialized Butcher T9 tyre review
This new Specialized Butcher retains the familiar old tread pattern with its tightly-packed complex knobs and siping, but the T9 label on the side describes the new rubber compound and…
Pirelli Scorpion Enduro S/R tyre review
Trail and enduro versions are available of the new Pirelli Scorpion; the latter here with a meatier tread and casing suitable for all-mountain riding. Read more: Buyer’s guide to the…
Michelin Wild AM 2 tyre review
This Wild AM2 is another brand-new Michelin for 2021. It’s meatier and knobblier than the Force AM, with a more uniform, square, blocky tread pattern. Central paddles are similar to…
Michelin Force AM 2 tyre review
Available in 2.4in and 2.6in sizes in both 27.5in and 29in diameter, the Michelin Force AM 2 is designed to be lighter and faster-rolling than the popular Wild Enduro with…
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Maxxis’s Rekon is essentially a beefed-up Ikon XC tyre with broader shoulders. It’s a pure trail tyre and a popular choice on shorter-travel full-suspension and hardtail complete bikes to inject…
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The Maxxis High Roller II has an almost perfect blend of compliance, stiffness and stability, the rubber compound grips like stink.
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RockShox Pike Ultimate (2021) review
Relaunched around a decade ago with a sealed Charger damper, stiff 35mm stanchions and an air-spring tuneable with volume spacers, RockShox’s Pike quickly became the go-to enduro fork. Enduro…
Madison Enigma 3-lens glasses review
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Topeak Alien X Multitool review
The latest Topeak Alien X evolution adds new features to prove principle of a split-in-two package with a huge range of tools for modern bikes.
WTB CZR Carbon wheelset review
Totally re-engineered from the ground up, the WTB CZR Carbon is WTB’s latest carbon rim. £499 per rim (complete wheel price TBC).
Silt AM Carbon wheelset review
Silt's AM alloy package was very positively reviewed by us recently, and this is the competitively-priced £800 Silt AM Carbon version.
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Industry Nine has a solid reputation for high-end wheels and has diversified into affordable packages like this aluminium Industry Nine Enduro S wheelset.
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Vee Snap Trail Enduro Core Top 40 tyre review
This Vee Snap Trail Enduro shares the brand's softest rubber blend, developed for street-racing mopeds and labelled ‘Top 40’ here.
Madison Zenith 4-Season DWR Glove review
These Madison Zenith 4-Season gloves are a year-round UK bad weather glove using a windproof, showerproof and breathable fabric.
Michelin DH22 tyre review
The Michelin DH22 2.4in tyre is one of a trio of Michelin's latest gravity tyres that also includes a dedicated mud tyre.