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  • They’re conducted by some of the most experienced and knowledgeable riders in the business.
  • Ratings are awarded only after a thorough testing process on a variety of terrain.
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Our ratings are awarded out of 10, with 10/10 being the top mark.

  • 1-4  Means something’s wrong. Possibly a design flaw or a major weakness.
  • 5-6  OK – one or two faults but has potential
  • 7  Worth considering
  • 8  Very good – for the money, we’d buy it
  • 9  Excellent – a slight mod or two and it might be perfect
  • 10  Simply the best!
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fassa separator

The Fassa Separator does what it says on the tin. It fits between bikes to stop them being scratched when they’re being transported.

£60.00
Score 10

mavic xa pro

It’s taken a while but Mavic has finally come up with a carbon wheelset for trail riding. Called the Mavic XA Pro Carbon.

£1,400.00
Score 9

tsg 2nd skin

The updated TSG 2nd Skin A 2.0 knee sleeves for this year have a new Arti-Lage (artificial cartilage) foam pad and pierce-proof insert.

£69.99
Score 9

7idp transition

The 7iDP Transition is a minimal glove that suits riders who don't have very large hand and who like thin palm feel.

£19.99
Score 9

DMR V8 New

Enter the 'new' DMR V8 V2. DMR claim this new pedal is more refined, more streamlined and more user friendly than the original V8.

£37.99
Score 7

Race Face Ride Flat

The Race Face Ride Flat bar is a classy looking bar. It weighs 228g, which some weight weenies baulk at but it costs less than thirty quid!

£26.95
Score 9

Giro chamber

The Giro Chamber is a shoe designed around DH racing and the demands of riding the hardest courses. In fact, Aaron Gwin had a hand in creating them.

£109.99
Score 9

funn mamba

If the old adage 'bigger is better' is true then the Funn Mamba pedal should be snaking the competition and bringing home the gold.

£113.00
Score 8

Race Face Stage short

The Race Face Stage is a short for all seasons. It’s made from a mix of Polyester, Nylon and Spandex so it’s lightweight, breathable and stretches easily.

£89.95
Score 9

rockshox reverb 1x remote review

It’s taken RockShox quite a while to come up with a compatible remote for the Reverb. It has done a great job but it’s expensive.

£90.00
Score 9

shimano slx review

The Shimano SLX M7000 groupset looks like a more expensive groupset, and to a certain extent that matches its performance.

£351.94
Score 9

source hipster

The Source Hipster belt stands out from the bumbag fannypack crowd by having additional shoulder straps and an unusual reservoir design.

£79.99
Score 8

best mountain bike handlebars

In terms of width and stiffness the Burgtec WR Carbon Enduro handlebar is bang up to date. A great addition to a longer travel trail or all mountain bike.

Score 9

quarq shockwiz review

If you're confused by knobs and dials, or you’ve just bought a bike and want a short cut to ideal set-up, the Quarq Shockwiz makes a brilliant assistant.

£359.00
Score 8

assos H Rallycargo

The Assos H Rallycargo S7 is hands down the best XC baggy short I have ever ridden in. Supremely comfortable and stretch minimises pedalling restriction.

£150.00
Score 9

Mavic crossmax pro jersey

The Mavic Crossmax Pro jersey is one of Mavic's top flight jerseys. Aimed at the more rowdy end of the riding spectrum it features more robust construction.

£50.00
Score 9

giro switchblade review

At £250 the Giro Switchblade is more expensive than the Bell Super 3R but it feels more substantial, and still good value considering it's 2-for-1.

£249.99
Score 10

best hydration packs

The Mavic Crossride Belt has a deep triangular shape aimed at maintaining stability even when hooning about or during enduro racing.

£52.50
Score 9