If first impressions are anything to go by, Merida’s latest logically-named One-Forty trail bike, looks like the kind of do-it-all rig you’d expect from a mainstream brand – with a…
Reviews
SDG Bel-Air 3.0 saddle review
The new Bel-Air 3.0 was a test winner previously, one of the best mountain bike saddles we’ve tested and, apart from some new colours, it remains unchanged. It still has…
Specialized Bridge Comp with Mimic saddle review
There are a couple of Bridge saddles in the Specialized line, the Sport for £40, a standard Comp for £80 and the Comp with Mimic tested here, also for £80.…
Rapha Women’s Trail Lightweight Tank jersey
Forming part of a summer riding offering from Rapha including shorts and trousers, the Trail Lightweight Tank is designed for high summer conditions with a highly considered design but just…
Atherton AM.130.X first ride review
As the best trail bikes become increasingly homogenous, Atherton Bikes’ latest short travel ripper stands out as something unique and exciting. Want to know more about Atherton Bikes? Check out…
Scott Factor MTB goggles review
If you’re looking for a good pair of budget goggles that outperform their price, the Scott Factor goggle is a really good choice. In fact, Scott’s Factor goggle is by far…
Canyon Torque 29 AL 6 first ride review
There are subtle differences between the best enduro mountain bikes, and the best bike park shredders. So where does the Canyon Torque 29 fit in, exactly? Look at it one…
Unior Tools Pro Home Kit review
Slovenian brand Unior, manufactures bike tools in Europe and has a well-deserved reputation for putting loads back into cycling through supporting events, teams and athletes. This experience of World Cup-level…
Jobsworth Bike Tool Kit 48 piece review
Planet X has a reputation for some of the keenest prices in the cycling industry, so it’s no surprise this Jobsworth box packs 48 tools for under £70. That’s almost…
LifeLine Performance 39-piece tool kit review
LifeLine is one of CRC/Wiggle’s in-house brands, and it offers this comprehensive 39-piece tool box as a one-stop home repair solution. There are some really good tools here, but also…
PRO Starter Tool Kit review
This PRO kit from Shimano’s component division is a compact tool kit, with eleven tools held in a zip/fold-out case. It’s clear from the off that it’s a more up-to-date…
Ride Concepts TNT winter shoe review
The Ride Concepts TNT is a downhill boot even though most downhill racers these days are clipped in and the TNT is designed for flats.
Bold Unplugged Pro first ride review
The Bold Unplugged Pro is an enduro bike from the brand famed for its clean, sleek design and hidden shock, and for 2023 it gets a redesigned frame, more travel…
Trek Fuel EXe 9.9 XX1 AXS review
Say hello to the brand new Trek Fuel EXe, a mid-powered electric mountain bike with some very interesting features, not least the TQ motor which is compact and quiet. With…
Wolf Tooth Echo Lock-On grips review
Wolf Tooth makes a range of cockpit componentry, so it was only a matter of time before it produced a lock-on grip. Like most, the Echo Lock-On features a nylon…
Fox Ranger 2.5L Water jacket review
Fox has a number of different jackets in its outerwear line-up, with the cornerstones being the Ranger 3L Water and this, the Fox Ranger 2.5L Water.
Rapha Trail Liner review
Bizarrely, some riders I know wear regular underwear when they go riding. Some even go commando. I have a XC racing background, so I wear a padded short because I…
Race Face Atlas pedal review
The is a reboot of the Race Face Atlas flat pedal – one of the best flat pedals on the market – and to save you Googling the old design,…
Mavic CrossMax XL wheels review
Mavic offers three tiers in its mountain bike trail wheel range and the CrossMax XL is the budget model. Like its siblings, it’s built around a 30mm asymmetric Maxtal alloy…
Haibike AllMtn CF 12 e-bike review
Haibike has been producing contenders for the best e-bike award longer than most. And by only producing e-bikes it’s not tied to building electric versions of existing analogue bikes in…