At 3,400 lumens on full power, the Gloworm eXesSiVe (or Gloworm XSV for short) is the brightest Gloworm light I’ve ever tested.
Reviews
Madison Zenith jacket review
The Madison Zenith jacket blurs the line between a lightweight packable and an all-day waterproof and it does it well and at a good price.
Lightest e-bike ever! 17.3kg Specialized Turbo Levo SL: first ride review
Specialized Turbo Levo SL brings a natural ride experience and dynamic handling thanks to low-power, low-friction motor and small capacity battery.
2020 Pivot Switchblade 29 Pro XT/XTR: first ride review
The latest version of the classic Pivot Switchblade 29 trail bike has 142mm travel married to a 160mm Fox 36 fork. Prices start from £5,700.
Pace RC 627 Ultimate GX review
The Pace RC 627 has the ride quality and specification to back up the geometry, and with that sleek, slender look, it will become a modern classic.
Merida eOne-Forty 9000: first ride review
The new Merida eOne-Forty 9000 is the little brother in Merida’s new range of e-bikes with their battery hidden away inside the down tube.
Sweet Protection Arbitrator helmet review
Norwegian brand Sweet Protection’s new Arbitrator full face is really streamlined at the sides, angular and futuristic-looking. It’s a two-piece convertible lid that has a unique fixing system pairing the…
MET Parachute MCR helmet review
The MET Parachute has been around for years. Over that time, it’s seen multiple revisions, to the point we reckon this MCR version is by far the best looking, most…
Kali Alpine Rage full face helmet review
Kali’s reputation is built on putting safety first. The UK distributor told us that for this exact reason Kali don’t offer a removable chinbar helmet.
IXS Trigger FF helmet review
The brand new Trigger helmet from iXS is one of a new generation of super lightweight, fully DH-certified full face lids.
Endura MT500 Full Face helmet review
Endura’s new MT500 full face is the lightest fully DH-certified product on test. With sculpted good looks, it’s aimed at enduro racing or simply hitting up downhill trails at the…
Bell Super Air R helmet review
The all-new Bell Super Air R standout feature is how it’s way lighter and better ventilated than Bell’s previous Super 3 and Super DH MIPS pair.
Vitus Mythique 29 VRS: first ride review
The Vitus Mythique 29 VRX is the flagship bike in a new range of full-sussers that is designed to blow your mind, not your budget.
Trust Shout suspension fork: first ride review
The Trust Shout fork looks radical, but can it live up to to Trust's bold claims? Certainly, on the table, the Trust Shout is an impressive piece of kit.
Yeti SB150 T-Series XO1 review
Ultimately, we have a lot of great bikes passing through the mbr office, but none this year have impressed us as much as the Yeti SB150.
OneUp 35mm Carbon handlebar review
Tested against other carbon and foam-filled aluminium bars, One Up claims this bar offers a 21% increase in vertical compliance and a 28% increase in steering stiffness.
Ride Concepts Livewire shoe review
Ride Concepts impressed us with its Hellion shoe recently, Ride Concepts Livewire boasts some of the same technology but crucially does it for £20 less.
Bell Full-9 Fusion MIPS helmet review
The Bell Full-9 Fusion MIPS helmet is a budget full-face DH helmet based on Bell’s top-of-the-range carbon Bell Full-9 helmet.
Hutchinson Griffus Race Lab tyre review
The Hutchinson Griffus is their first 'Race Lab' tyre designed for enduro, it’s end-specific with 2.5in front and 2.4in rear versions.
Peaty’s Tubeless Valves
My theory is every serious mountain biker should ditch the innertubes in their tyres if they haven’t already for better performance.