The Dainese HGL Aokighara could be a decent short thanks to its unfussy styling, but the waist closure is over-thought and needs to add zips on the pockets.
Reviews
100% Celium short review
Two inches longer in the leg and a wider fit would have the 100% Celium short rocket up the rankings. But as it stands it’s expensive and oddly-sized.
Topeak Prepstand ZX review
The Topeak Prepstand ZX is not one of the best workstands on the market, but it has a unique take on bike support for home repair and might suit the…
B’Twin 500 Bike Workstand review
The B’Twin 500 Bike Workstand is not one of the best repair stands on the market, but for the price it does a decent job. Which makes it a reasonable…
Park Tool PCS-10.2 Deluxe Home Mechanic Repair Stand review
Park Tools are ubiquitous across home and professional workshops and it offers a various workstands to suit a range of budgets. Its Deluxe Home Mechanic model is mid-priced and one…
Feedback Sports Recreational Workstand review
The Feedback Sports Recreational workstand is a design that has stood the test of time and is still one of the best home bike workstands on the market. For the…
Voodoo Bizango 2022: first ride review of £750 hardtail
Voodoo’s dark arts continue, with the latest version of the multiple-award winning Voodoo Bizango representing crazy value for money.
Focus Thron 6.9: first ride review
The Focus Thron 6.9 is an appealing all-rounder with alloy frame, 29in wheels and 130mm travel shared across three-bike range starting at £2,199.
Mondraker Crafty Carbon XR MIND: first ride review
Mondraker Crafty Carbon XR with built-in MIND suspension data acquisition. Yep, integrated data-logging comes to mountain biking courtesy of Mondraker.
Scott Spark RC WC AXS review
Name an XC event, and chances are that the unstoppable force that is Nino Schurter has probably won it on a Scott Spark RC WC.
Santa Cruz Blur XC CC X01 AXS RSV review
No one can accuse Santa Cruz of jumping on the XC bandwagon; along with the V10, the original Santa Cruz Blur helped pioneer its VPP suspension.
Park Tool BKM-1 Bleed Kit review
At £115 this is a costly bit of kit but if you have more than one bike, the Park Tool BKM-1 Bleed Kit is excellent quality and a joy to
Scott Stego Plus helmet review
The Scott Stego Plus is constructed using EPS foam to absorb high speed impacts along with polyurethane pads to deal with lower speed impacts. Plus MIPS!
Dainese Trail Skins Pro knee pad review
Dainese Trail Skins Pro feel reassuring when in the correct position, and really well made from quality materials, but doesn’t stay in place enough.
Ion K-Sleeve AMP knee pad review
The new Ion K-Sleeve AMP knee pad ups protection levels over its predecessor and is now a slip-on Lycra-style tube with a removable, pre-shaped, kneepad.
Stan’s NoTubes The Injector review
Stan's NoTubes The Injector isn’t a new tool – I’ve had it for nearly four years – but it’s definitely a must- ave part of my tubeless gear.
Five Ten Freerider Pro Primeblue shoe reivew
The range of Adidas shoes using recycled plastic is expanding, and the Five Ten Freerider Pro Primeblue uses high-performance recycled material.
YT Capra 29 Core 4: first ride review
YT Capra 29 Core 4 is 165mm enduro bike with 170mm fork, slack geometry, and bottle-ready full carbon frame. And there's somewhere to stash a water bottle.
O’Neal Sender Pro shoe review
The O'Neal Sender Pro is the brand's flagship flat shoe, and as such is fully loaded with features.
Leatt 2.0 Flat Pedal Shoe review
The big selling point with the Leatt 2.0 Flat Pedal Shoe is the price and as such they’re an affordable step on the flat-pedal ladder.