Ravemen’s biggest self contained bar light is an excellent mix of useful power, clear accurate battery display and remote controlled modes. It’s tough and totally waterproof, with top up charging…
£200.99
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The new Maxxis High Roller 3 tyre is consistent, predictable and insanely grippy, but it’s painfully slow rolling if you don’t have the gradient
To say the Maxxis High Roller is a classic mountain bike tyre is a bit like saying Coca Cola is a popular soft drink. The High Roller is pretty much…
£74.99
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Stylish, breezy and well-protected, Smith’s Payroll is now my go-to open face helmet
The Payroll is available with or without a crash sensor called Aleck, which uses bluetooth to connect to an app on your phone and costs £45 more. I’m testing the…
£174.99
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My favourite helmet light of 2025 is the ‘infinite’ run time Fenix BC26R
A powerful beam of light, switchable battery, multiple mount options, and great warranty make the BC26R one of the best mountain bike lights you can buy right now. Nothing’s perfect…
£99.95
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It’s this or an e-bike for me: how Canyon’s Lux Trail became my go-to bike in 2025
It takes a bold imagination and a leap of faith to create a bike like the Lux Trail, and perhaps only Canyon could actually pull it off. It’s so unique…
£3,099.00
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Burgtec’s B-Rage Penthouse Flats are utterly bombproof, and even grippier than the originals, and great for big feet, but I think they’re overkill for most riders
Penthouse Flat pedals were the first product Burgtec ever made. Originally a massive chunk of alloy, designed to be pretty much unbreakable, over the years they became a lot thinner…
£145.00
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I need a good reason not to buy Maxxis: GoodYear has a great one in the new Wrangler, it grips well for less cash
I’m about as into cars as your average Green Party member, but even I’ve heard all about Goodyear tyres. The brand is huge in things four-wheeled and engined, but yet…
£67.95
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The Trail Bloom Ladies MTB Trousers aren’t designed for freezing winter rides, but come spring these will be my go-to riding pants
Considering Trail Bloom only launched at the start of the year, this women-led brand has certainly taken no time in getting itself established in the UK riding scene. If you’re…
£95.00
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Finally, a jersey that fits women properly: the Trail Bloom Ladies MTB Jersey wicks well and works all year round
The Trail Bloom Ladies MTB Jersey is a fully polyester based long-sleeve layer with a feminine design and dropped rear hem. The British brand is relatively new, only launching their…
£39.00
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Exposure’s helmet-tap turn on is genius and makes the Zenith one of the best lights I’ve tested for easy night riding
The Zenith is the most powerful of Exposure’s range of five helmet-mounted options, and we’ve rated it one of the best mountain bike lights for years now. The latest Mk3…
£295.00
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Like taking a floodlight to the trails: Ravemen’s XR6000 bike light turns night into day, but at over half a kilo it’s a beast
Ravemen does a range of self contained PR lights but tops out with this separate head and battery XR set up. It delivers genuine floodlight illumination and plenty of practical…
£390.99
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With rock-solid lever feel and power, TRP’s Trail Evo brakes are ideal for riders with big enough hands to grab them
A decade ago, Tektro was something of a budget brand. Mostly appearing on cheap bikes, it didn’t quite have the brand image to sell high-end products at more expensive price…
£160.00
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Cotic’s Solaris steel hardtail is for proper singletrack, bike packing adventures, and everything in between
I’ve a confession to make. Testing hardtails is more often than not a part of this bike reviewer’s job that doesn’t exactly fill me with joy. Most hardtails beat the…
£2,300.00
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Muc-Off says you can’t carry water in its Mobile Pressure Washer or it’ll leak, defeating the point of an all-in-one washer
Muc-Off’s newest pressure washer is purpose-built for bikes, although I’m sure the brand wouldn’t begrudge you using it to hose down the patio once a year. Really though, it’s built…
£250.00
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SQlab’s ONE10 glove might look like a commuter’s claw, but the windchill cover tucks neatly away and I love the wide fit option
SQlab’s ONE10 isn’t like most serious mountain bike gloves, at first glance it looks pretty normal but peer closer and you’ll see a waterproof lobster mitt clever discreetly tucked away…
£64.99
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Night riding season is upon us, but you can do a lot better than Cateye’s AMPP2200 mountain bike light
Cateye has been making bike lights for longer than most, and the AMPP2200 is the brightest of an 11 strong AMPP headlight range. The focused beam makes it OK for…
£179.99
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Pinarello’s gold medal-winning Dogma XC HT is ultra-fast, but without finesse, it can be an unforgiving ride – as I found out when I crashed and broke the frame
Pinarello is a relative newcomer to the world of XC racing. Until 2021 the Italian brand had most of its attention focused on producing road and cyclocross bikes for the…
£9,700.00
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Manitou’s highly tunable Mattoc Pro fork delivers impressive trail bike performance with minimal maintenance
Manitou is one of the original MTB suspension fork brands alongside RockShox and Marzocchi. It’s been 25 years since it were a top choice for trail use though. Which is…
£949.99
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I’ve tested a dozen lights this winter and Exposure’s Six Pack is literally brilliant… I just wish the mount was more robust
Six Pack is the biggest of Exposure’s self contained bar lights and the MK14 Reflex+ is the equal brightest too. It’s not the smartest or most expensive light Exposure makes,…
£495.00
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The 7Mesh Spruce jacket is so good I’ve basically lived in it all winter
Fellow mbr tester Mick Kirkman rightly raved about the 7Mesh Chilco jacket after I tipped him off about its miraculous weather-beating warmth. For most of my high energy riding the…
£130.00
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