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Reviews
Decathlon Rockrider ST500 Winter Trousers review
Decathlon, if you’re reading this, design a reinforced seat into the next version of the Rockrider ST500 Winter Trousers and you’ll be on to a winner – even if the…
Alpinestars Stella Alps 6.0 LS women’s jersey review
Alpinestars Stella Alps 6.0 LS jersey is lightweight, breathable and, despite the iffy styling, the quality is also top notch but it is rather overpriced.
Specialized Turbo Levo SL Expert C electric mountain bike review
The Specialized Turbo Levo SL Expert C gets its own Fact m11 carbon frame that builds into an impressive 18.57kg (40.94lb) complete bike.
Lapierre eZesty AM LTD electric mountain bike review
By adding Fazua's 250W motor and 250Wh battery, the Lapierre eZesty is a sub 42lb e-bike or a 33lb enduro bike that blurs the lines.
Radon Swoop 10.0: first ride review
Radon Swoop 10.0 is a 29er enduro bike with 170mm travel at both ends. Carbon front triangle with alloy stays. M, L and XL frame sizes.
Crank Brothers Mallet E pedal review
The new Crank Brothers Mallet E features most of what we love about the burly Crank Brothers Mallet DH but in a slimmed-down package.
Pembree D2A flat pedal review
The new Pembree D2A pedal is still machined from high-grade aerospace aluminium, but the 100mm x 110mm platform is now one-piece.
Carder TenFour flat pedal review
The UK pedal firm just sent us a brand-new Carder Ten4 flat pedal for our recent grouptest. How did it fare? Read on to find out.
Nukeproof Horizon Pro DH flat pedal
The Nukeproof Horizon flat is the pedal of choice here amongst MBR staff. The platform isn’t the thinnest, but it’s dished out enough to keep shoes stable.
Burgtec MK4 Composite pedals review
Burgtec MK4 composite pedals' 16mm tall composite platform is a close approximation of the alloy version, with 1mm concave cut away in the centre.
Thok TK01 electric mountain bike: first ride review
New Italian brand Thok is an unknown quantity in the UK – we weigh up its big-hitting electric mountain bike called the Thok TK01.
Whyte G-180 Works 29er V1 review
Progress is relentless and for 2021 Whyte has turned up the 29er heat once again with the Whyte G-180. 167mm rear travel married to 180mm RockShox Zeb fork.
Nukeproof Giga 290 Carbon Factory review
For when Mega just isn't enough, here's the Nukeproof Giga 290 – a 170mm travel 'super-enduro' bike. But is it 1,000 times better? We find out.
Orange Crush MX Pro Ltd: first ride review of new mullet hardtail
The Orange Crush MX is a mullet hardtail that combines the improved rollover of 29in up front with the extra strength and comfort of 27.5 Plus out back.
WTB CZR Carbon wheelset review
Totally re-engineered from the ground up, the WTB CZR Carbon is WTB’s latest carbon rim. £499 per rim (complete wheel price TBC).
Silt AM Carbon wheelset review
Silt's AM alloy package was very positively reviewed by us recently, and this is the competitively-priced £800 Silt AM Carbon version.
Industry Nine Enduro S wheelset review
Industry Nine has a solid reputation for high-end wheels and has diversified into affordable packages like this aluminium Industry Nine Enduro S wheelset.
Crank Brothers Synthesis i9 wheelset review
Crank Brothers Synthesis i9 wheelset uses a front ‘tracking’ wheel and rear ‘drive’ wheel; different spoke counts, wider front rim and thinner rear rim.
Scott Trail Hipbelt FR 5 review
While the beige version of the Scott Trail Hipbelt here is not the most UK-friendly, there’s also a black and grey colourway that would be my first choice.