These full-finger gloves from IXS are just the dab for summer riding
Reviews
Stan’s No Tubes ZTR Bravo Team wheels review
Amongst the best 29er wheels we’ve used. Highly recommended.
Shimano DX M647 clipless pedals
More than 10 years old, but even up against far more modern competition it’s still a great caged clipless pedal.
HT T1 clipless pedals
The only reason we can see to buy the T1 over XT is for the colours, of which there are seven.
Oakley Jawbreaker review
The new Prizm lens is truly stunning
O’Neal Trigger II flat pedal shoes review
The Trigger is very comfy with decent padding in the ankle area to protect against knocks and rocks
Azonic World Force flat pedal review
The World Force is a solid performer, and the best Azonic pedal to date
Superstar Nano-x Flat pedals review
An incredible flat pedal — tons of grip and well balanced
Kask Rex helmet review
In terms of fit and comfort, the Rex is up there with some of the best helmets
Bold Cycles Linkin Trail Classic 29 (2017) review
The Swiss are obsessed with purity and order, and these values are exemplified by the Linkin Trail from Bold Cycles. Hidden shock This exquisite full carbon 29er stashes its shock…
GT Verb Elite (2016) review
Point the GT downhill and it starts to make sense
VooDoo Zobop (2016) review
The Zobop had us shredding descents every bit as fast as we would on bikes costing considerably more money
Boardman Team FS (2016) review
The last time we tested the Team FS we complained that our knees knocked on the upper shock linkage and that the 130mm travel suspension felt too comfort focused, lacking…
Pole Evolink 140 29 EN (2016) review
While we’re constantly hearing about bikes getting longer, lower and slacker the reality is rarely radical. With two notable exceptions. These are Mojo’s Nicolai-built Geometron and the Pole that you…
Calibre Bossnut (2016) review
Guaranteed to put a massive smile on your face every time you take it for a blast
Nukeproof Warhead Carbon Riser Bars review
Part of a new Nukeproof component line-up, the Warhead carbon handlebar claims to be one of the strongest on the market. >>> The best mountain bike handlebars The bar uses common…
Kona Cinder Cone (2016) review
With its radically sloping top tube, it has good standover clearance, and a lighter, stiffer frame
GT Zaskar 27.5 Comp (2016) review
GT has gone a long way to recapturing the magic of the old Zaskar
Trek X-Caliber 8 (2016) review
The Trek looks amazing and has a decent spec, it’s just a shame the frame isn’t more trail-focused
B’twin Rafal 700 (2016) review
Lightweight, excellent wheels, amazing spec