Focus Thron 6.9

The Focus Thron 6.9 is an appealing all-rounder with alloy frame, 29in wheels and 130mm travel shared across three-bike range starting at £2,199.

SCOR 4060

BMC has a new enduro bike brand, with SCOR. And its first bike, the 4060, looks like a winner from the get-go, with two travel options.

Kona Honzo ESD

Hardcore hardtails are all the rage agina and Kona has updated the Kona Honzo ESD, the 150mm forked steel 29er, that can ride down anything.

Scott Spark RC WC

Name an XC event, and chances are that the unstoppable force that is Nino Schurter has probably won it on a Scott Spark RC WC.

Santa Cruz Blur

No one can accuse Santa Cruz of jumping on the XC bandwagon; along with the V10, the original Santa Cruz Blur helped pioneer its VPP suspension.

Park Tool BKM-1 Bleed Kit

At £115 this is a costly bit of kit but if you have more than one bike, the Park Tool BKM-1 Bleed Kit is excellent quality and a joy to

Scott Stego Plus

The Scott Stego Plus is constructed using EPS foam to absorb high speed impacts along with polyurethane pads to deal with lower speed impacts. Plus MIPS!

Dainese Trail Skins Pro

Dainese Trail Skins Pro feel reassuring when in the correct position, and really well made from quality materials, but doesn’t stay in place enough.

Ion K-Sleeve AMP

The new Ion K-Sleeve AMP knee pad ups protection levels over its predecessor and is now a slip-on Lycra-style tube with a removable, pre-shaped, kneepad.

Stan's NoTubes The Injector

Stan's NoTubes The Injector isn’t a new tool – I’ve had it for nearly four years – but it’s definitely a must- ave part of my tubeless gear.

hottest mountain bikes for 2022

There’s no shortage of scintillating new hardware coming onto the market next year. And with a bit of luck, some of it might actually be available to buy!