Shimano SLX M7100 crank is the lowest-tier crank using Shimano’s top-level manufacturing technology and comes in a swish gunmetal blue or black colourway.
Mick Kirkman
Contributor/tester
Race Face Next R crank review
The snazzy, fat-armed Race Face Next R cranks are plenty stiff enough, impressively low weight and not overly expensive
Hope Evo crank review
The Hope Evo is Hope’s second-generation mountain bike crank. It’s lighter and stiffer and uses a totally revised design at the axle/ arm interface.
E*Thirteen XCX Race crank review
The E*Thirteen XCX Race crank arms are made by a patented compression moulding process and bonded to an oversized 30mm alloy axle.
Cane Creek eeWings cranks review
High-end Cane Creek eeWings weigh about the same as leading carbon cranks, but enjoy the advantage of superior impact resistance, stiffness and durability.
Hope Carbon Handlebars 35mm review
The Hope Carbon Handlebars 35mm 224g weight is respectively light and the bar lives up to claims of good damping and comfort. We loved the ride quality.
Praxis 1X Direct Mount Wave Chainring review
Where most rivals use alternating thick/thin teeth, Praxis’ T6 aluminium chainring has a special ‘wavy’ offset tooth pattern to improve chain retention.
O’Neal Trailfinder Pants review
Riding trousers for colder/wetter conditions are currently all the rage, which means O’Neal’s new Trailfinder pant joins a burgeoning segment with a lot of competition.
E*Thirteen Vario Infinite Dropper Post review
E*Thirteen’s new Vario post is unique in offering 30mm of travel adjustment without even removing it from your bike.
Evil Wreckoning GX: first ride review
Evil’s introduction to the new Evil Wreckoning sums it up perfectly: “Up, down, and upside-down, the Wreckoning doesn’t care which way it’s going. It just gets there fast in classic,…
Ragley Blue Pig Race (2021) first ride review
Ragley Blue Pig loves nothing more than rolling about in the dirt. The name's been recycled but there's nothing old school about this hooligan hardtail.
Fox Ranger Fire Winter gloves review
Fox Ranger Fire Winter Gloves are that rare beast of a close-fitting winter glove with no annoying padding on the palms.
Sensus Lite grips review
With a dense, ribbed profile, these Sensus Lite grips came on a test bike and I’ve seriously fallen for them. They’re pretty skinny at 29mm diameter, but feel way more…
Peaty’s Tubeless Valves MK2 review
Peaty’s valves already come recommended, but the latest versions are even better by incorporating a spoke key for standard 3.4mm nipples in the threaded dust cap. Read more: Buyer’s guide…
ION 3-layer Traze Amp short review
If you want to continue enjoying your riding you need good waterproof kit like this ION 3-Layer Traze Amp short from German brand Ion.
Sun Ringle Duroc 37 Pro wheels review
These new Sun Ringle Duroc 37 Pro wheels use the brand’s proven Düroc rim mated to all-new Super Bubba hubs.
Transition Spur X01 review
Transition Spur joins the downcountry mountain bike wave. Sporting modest amounts of suspension travel but not shying away from aggressive geometry.
Evil Following V3 GX Eagle review
Third-generation Evil Following includes a jutting jawline that’s sharper-edged, a seat tube brace for improved standover clearance and internal cabling.
SRAM GX Eagle groupset review
SRAM GX Eagle groupset has been flawless. Extra range proved a welcome surprise, plus it’s smoother pedalling than rivals, silent with positive shifting.
E*Thirteen Base 35 stem review
Editor’s Choice 2020 Read more: Best mountain bike stems – go shorter, stiffer or just plain cooler This latest E*Thirteen stem is available in two versions: the Base here and…