Ride Alpha is Commençal’s in-house component brand that includes this 30mm riser bar.
Reviews
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.
KS Southpaw Dropper Remote review
At £30 it’s a no-brainer in terms of what it can add to your ride experience, and if you want to save a few grams, there’s a carbon version available…
Ion K-Lite Zip-off kneepads
Comfort and breathability are superb, even in the hottest temperatures abroad, but stability is less than perfect.
Fox Explore jersey review
A very thin, stretchy, and breathable body really lends this jersey to those warm days.
MRP AMG V2 All-Mountain Guide chain device review
The idea is that it doesn’t really stop the chain falling off, but rather allows you to pedal it back on again without having to stop.
Fizik Monte saddle review
Compared to previous Fizik saddles, which always seemed too flat, or had a ridge down the centre, the new Monte has a hammock-style profile that slumps more in the middle.
Blackburn Outpost Seatpack and Handlebar Roll review
Outpost packs are hefty, which will bother lightweight fans, but on the upside the construction is extremely tough and they should give years of service.
Royal Stage 2 Baggy short review
The Stage 2 is now constructed from a lighter-weight polyester material and features a DWR (durable water repellent) coating.
Smith Rover helmet review
Smith wanted to offer the benefits of the Forefront at a lower price point, so now offers a cheaper Rover helmet.
Morgaw Trian Enduro saddle review
The Trian Enduro has something you won’t find on any other saddle — elastomer shock absorbers that sit between the carbon rails and the saddle body.
Giant Trance Advanced 0 (2017) first ride
Giant reworks its classic 140mm-travel trail bike to make it even more capable.
Intense Recluse Factory review
Named after a venomous North American spider, the Intense Recluse is a 140mm travel trail bike rolling on, what we now consider, ‘traditional’ 27.5in wheels.
Transition Patrol Carbon 1 review
Don’t let Transition’s joker attitude fool you; the new Patrol Carbon is a serious bit of kit.
Evil Insurgent XO1 LTD Edition review
A fun, playful bike that rewards a dynamic riding style, can be ridden off the brakes in the roughest terrain thanks to the excellent rear suspension.
Santa Cruz Bronson CC (2016) review
The Santa Cruz Bronson CC is quite possibly the best 150mm travel trail bike we’ve ever tested.
Wingnut MPS hydration pack review
The weight is down on the hips, keeping the centre of gravity low and it all felt very secure on the move.
Osprey Syncro 20 hydration pack review
With a large main compartment, with spot-on tool organiser pockets, Osprey has got the storage just right.
Ortlieb Packman Pro2 25L hydration pack review
The Ortlieb Packman Pro2 25L is a pure bike-packing option, rather than an all-round trail performer.
Mavic Crossmax Hydropack 25L review
A small feature that tickled us is the inclusion of a foil blanket pre-packed in the tool compartment — a nod to the Crossmax’s big-mountain aspirations.