The enduro-rated, 31mm internal-width rim, Race Face Next R wheels use a smoothly finished UD (uni-directional) carbon composite lay-up.
Mick Kirkman
Contributor/tester
E*Thirteen TRS Race Carbon Trail wheelset review
E*Thirteen gets plenty of OEM spec on complete bikes, with YT being one of its biggest customers, but are the TRS Race Carbon Trails a good upgrade for your existing…
Crank Brothers Synthesis E wheelset review
The Crank Brothers Synthesis E here is the brand’s more affordable carbon package that opts for own brand hubs and traditional round spokes.
Hope Fortus 26 wheels review
The Hope Fortus 26 (26mm internal width) versions use proven Pro 4 hubs and an own-brand rim that errs on the tougher/heavier end of the spectrum.
Halo Vapour 35 wheelset review
Halo has been making dependable wheelsets for years and Halo Vapour 35 are rated for rubber up to 2.8in wide, making them suitable for modern tyres.
DT Swiss M1900 Spline wheelset review
The DT Swiss M1900 is the brand’s budget trail riding package using tough aluminium rims available in 25, 30 or 35mm internal widths.
Burgtec Penthouse Flats MK5 pedal review
The UK-designed Burgtec Penthouse Flats MK5 pedals have evolved into their fifth generation. Do the improvements stack up in the real world?
Alpinestars Aspen WR Pro gloves review
The Alpinestars Aspen WR Pro glove from Alpinestars is a water-resistant, soft-shell winter glove with a synthetic suede palm.
Ion Scrub Select riding trousers review
Ion Scrub Select is their slightly heavier-duty, DH-style trouser using stiffer DWR-coated fabrics together with thinner, more flexible ones.
Mavic XA Hip Belt review
The new Mavic XA Hip Belt has three litres of storage and a host of mtb-specific design details to ensure it’s no bog-standard bum bag.
O’Neal Legacy Pant review
O'Neal Legacy Pant is warmer than a short and can strip the whole thing off when getting changed, minimising clean-up. Can also wear kneepads underneath.
Mavic Deemax MIPS Helmet review
This new Mavic Deemax MIPS helmet has a very compact form, tons of ventilation and is lightweight at just over 300g in size medium.
E13 Plus Pedal review
The new E13 Plus Pedal platform borrows heavily from the old E13 LG1 pedal originally developed for its gravity range.
Ribble HT Ti review
The Ribble HT Ti is Ribble Cycles' first mountain bike in 20 years and it blends the old and the new with classic titanium tubes and modern geometry.
Cotic Bfe Gold review
For 2020, Cotic Bfe has been revamped. The head angle is now a degree slacker for more control, while a steeper seat tube improves the climbing position.
Pace RC 627 Ultimate GX review
The Pace RC 627 has the ride quality and specification to back up the geometry, and with that sleek, slender look, it will become a modern classic.
Sweet Protection Arbitrator helmet review
Norwegian brand Sweet Protection’s new Arbitrator full face is really streamlined at the sides, angular and futuristic-looking. It’s a two-piece convertible lid that has a unique fixing system pairing the…
MET Parachute MCR helmet review
The MET Parachute has been around for years. Over that time, it’s seen multiple revisions, to the point we reckon this MCR version is by far the best looking, most…
Kali Alpine Rage full face helmet review
Kali’s reputation is built on putting safety first. The UK distributor told us that for this exact reason Kali don’t offer a removable chinbar helmet.
IXS Trigger FF helmet review
The brand new Trigger helmet from iXS is one of a new generation of super lightweight, fully DH-certified full face lids.