In this video guide we show you how to dump the poor performing dropper remote that came with your cable post and upgrade to a new alternative remote.
Paul Burwell
Contributor
Nukeproof Horizon CL and CS clipless pedals
The Nukeproof Horizon CL is the larger of the two platforms designed as a "more gravity focused pedal". The smaller CS is aimed at regular trail riders.
Rex Low Friction chain lube review
If you can be bothered careful application, Rex chain lube is one of the best out there.
Magicshine MJ-902 2000 light review
The Magicshine MJ-902 2000 is great value, and bright with a long run time, even on full beam, but the lack of a head mount and the battery shape makes…
Lupine Piko 4 light review
There’s a lot of light on offer — the Lupine Piko 4’s twin lamps bang out 1,468 lumens on full beam. It’s a really intense white light, with a good…
Light and Motion Imjin 800 light review
Good lumen count and beam pattern for a helmet light, but the Light and Motion Imjin 800 needs to improve the quality, shorten the cable and include a helmet mount…
Lezyne Power Drive 1100 XL light review
The Lezyne Power Drive 1100 XL is great value, solid and lightweight, but is let down by the high-slung mount and low light output.
Blackburn Central 700 RC light review
The Blackburn Central 700 RC comes standard with a stretchy rubber bar mount, but the light has a GoPro fitting, so you can bolt it directly to any helmet with…
NiteRider Pro 1800 Race light review
The NiteRider is almost as bright as the test-winning BBB, but it’s more expensive and 100g heavier, so it gets the runner-up slot this time round.
Lezyne Deca Drive 1500 XL light review
The Lezyne Deca Drive 1500 XL is 30 per cent more expensive than the company’s Power Drive 1100 XL, but you get a third LED and a third more light
Gloworm X2 Adventure light review
On full power, the Gloworm X2 Adventure only gets 1,222 lumens, but the beam is really even with no hotspots or shadows. A lightweight, well-made system, Gloworm just needs to…
Cateye Volt 1600 EL1010 RC light review
We’ve no doubt the Volt 1600 would make a great road light, but off-road it has a limited beam and is underpowered compared to the competition.
BBB Scope 1500 light review
BBB is a newbie when it comes to producing off-road lights, but as a first attempt the BBB Scope 1500 light is impressive.
Xeccon Zeta 5000R light review
On paper Xeccon’s new Zeta 5000R has a claimed 5,000 lumens, but we measured it well short at 1,656 lumens.
Magicshine MJ-908 8000 light review
As the name suggests, the Magicshine MJ-908 8000 has a claimed 8,000 lumens, but when we ran it through our test sphere, it only recorded 3,758.
Lupine Betty R14 light review
What sets this Lupine Betty R14 apart from the competition is, not only the whiteness of the light, attention to detail, and quality, but its usability.
Hope R8+ light review
With eight LEDs, the Hope R8+ is bright and has a wide spread and excellent reach. There’s plenty of fill-in light but we’d like the option to tune the brightness.…
Cateye Volt 6000 RC light review
The Cateye Volt 6000 RC is a truly insane light. It puts out an absolutely incredible 6,624 lumens on full beam, which is 10 per cent more than claimed!
NS Snabb E Carbon first ride
The NS Snabb Carbon E is a lightweight all-mountain offering that is only a tweak or two away from perfection.
Altura Tech 5 BibShort review
Altura’s Tech 5 BibShort includes built-in storage. It features five integrated pockets — two on the hips, two on the lower thighs and one at the small of the back.