On-One’s Hello Dave is a radical hardtail with a wild backstory. With a 62º head angle and stretched 1295mm wheelbase on the size L, it puts the 29in front wheel…
Reviews
Salsa Blackthorn Carbon first ride review
Best known for its gravel and adventure bikes, Salsa has also spent years blending secret sauces for top-tier mountain bikes. The stealthy Blackthorn is its current 140mm travel rig that’s…
SR Suntour Axon-Werx 34 suspension fork review
SR Suntour has been striving hard to dispense with the image of a brand mostly found on entry-level hardtails. Employing a considerable roster of high profile riders, including Olympic gold…
Fox Flexair MTB gloves review
Fox Flex Air gloves have stretch mesh panels between each finger to increase air, while the contoured cut of the fingers give them a second-skin like fit.
ARBR RB2 first ride review
What’s the hottest trend in analog mountain bike design right now? Yup, you guessed it, it’s the high-pivot idler suspension design. From niche brands like Forbidden, Deviate and Antidote, to…
YT Izzo Uncaged 7 first ride review
YT launched its short travel Izzo 18 months ago, and in its original form it was a short travel bike with 130mm travel that bridged the gap between trail and…
USWE Zulo 6 Plus Hip Pack review
This Zulo 6 is a new hydration hip pack from Swedish brand USWE. Banana-shaped, it comes pre-curved to better fit the human form with a slightly lower front waist belt…
Deity Deftrap pedal review
Most flat pedal manufacturers now have a more affordable nylon option in their range and the latest with a placky-platform is Deity.
SKS Anywhere Bottle Cage Adapter
It’s simple and effective, but only on bikes with conventional size tubes and front triangles, which are those likely to have bottle cage mounts anyway.
Ride Concepts Hellion Elite Women’s Shoes review
Review by Alice Burwell. This is the women's version of the Hellion Elite that scored a perfect 10 in the mbr flat pedal shoe test earlier this year.
Peaty’s Link Lube All Weather review
Regularly lubing your bike’s chain reduces friction for smoother and more efficient pedalling and also helps prevent failures and premature drivetrain wear.
Five Ten Stealth DLX shoes review
Drawing inspiration from classic 1980s Adidas trainers like Gazelles and Sambas, these Five Ten Stealth DLX shoes are a new model straddling the boundaries between dedicated bike shoes and ‘hanging…
Spank Oozy 395+ Wheelset review
With a massive 40mm wide rim (measured 35mm internal) the 29in Oozy 395+ is a burly wheelset and, according to Spank, is aimed at enduro, trail and all-mountain riding.
Crankbrothers Gem Short mini-pump review
Gem pumps have been part of the Crankbrothers line for quite a while, and there are two lengths – long and short. It’s also one of the best mini-pumps on…
Lezyne Grip Drive HV mini-pump review
The name says it all; the Lezyne Grip Drive HV has a knurled aluminium handle that offers a ton of traction and it’s one of the best mountain bike mini-pumps…
Topeak Mountain TT-G mini-pump review
Topeak makes loads of mini pumps, but you could hardly call the Mountain TT-G mini – it’s a monster. But it’s also one of the best mountain bike mini-pumps on…
BTwin 900 Bike Tool Box review
Significantly more affordable than all of the other tool kits here, we included the B’Twin 900 to see whether spending a fraction of the cash still gets you a decent,…
Scott Patron eRide 900 Tuned first ride review
Scott’s futuristic new Patron eRide aims to be one of the best electric bikes on the market, and comes packed with features, such a remote lockout, hidden shock and optimised…
Troy Lee Designs Shuttle jacket review
TLD uses a ripstop nylon fabric with Spandex to give ithe Troy Lee Designs Shuttle some stretch. It’s a useful addition too, as the cut is quite sporty.
Specialized Altered-Edition Trail Rain Jacket review
The Specialized Altered-Edition Trail Rain jacket is their alternative mountain bike outerwear offering.