Comfort and breathability are superb, even in the hottest temperatures abroad, but stability is less than perfect.
Products
Fox Explore jersey review
A very thin, stretchy, and breathable body really lends this jersey to those warm days.
MRP AMG V2 All-Mountain Guide chain device review
The idea is that it doesn’t really stop the chain falling off, but rather allows you to pedal it back on again without having to stop.
Fizik Monte saddle review
Compared to previous Fizik saddles, which always seemed too flat, or had a ridge down the centre, the new Monte has a hammock-style profile that slumps more in the middle.
Blackburn Outpost Seatpack and Handlebar Roll review
Outpost packs are hefty, which will bother lightweight fans, but on the upside the construction is extremely tough and they should give years of service.
Royal Stage 2 Baggy short review
The Stage 2 is now constructed from a lighter-weight polyester material and features a DWR (durable water repellent) coating.
Smith Rover helmet review
Smith wanted to offer the benefits of the Forefront at a lower price point, so now offers a cheaper Rover helmet.
Morgaw Trian Enduro saddle review
The Trian Enduro has something you won’t find on any other saddle — elastomer shock absorbers that sit between the carbon rails and the saddle body.
Wingnut MPS hydration pack review
The weight is down on the hips, keeping the centre of gravity low and it all felt very secure on the move.
Osprey Syncro 20 hydration pack review
With a large main compartment, with spot-on tool organiser pockets, Osprey has got the storage just right.
Ortlieb Packman Pro2 25L hydration pack review
The Ortlieb Packman Pro2 25L is a pure bike-packing option, rather than an all-round trail performer.
Mavic Crossmax Hydropack 25L review
A small feature that tickled us is the inclusion of a foil blanket pre-packed in the tool compartment — a nod to the Crossmax’s big-mountain aspirations.
EVOC FR Trail hydration pack review
It does come with quite a weight penalty, but if you are riding hard and taking risks, the Evoc could be the pack for you.
Endura MT500 hydration pack review
Punted at the Enduro market, the MT500 stows enough gear for a long day on the hill.
Camelbak Hawg LR 20 hydration pack review
One of the most expensive packs out there, but it’s easily the best for big days out
Ergon GE1 grip review
The GE1 grip differs from most by being specially shaped to fit the hand. So rather than a fixed, round diameter, the GE1 uses a slightly thinner zone under the…
Troy Lee Designs Sprint glove review
The Troy Lee Designs Sprint glove is a lighter, more trail-focused glove than the Troy Lee Air we've tested before.
RockShox Reverb Stealth 170mm review
The Rockshox Reverb revolutionised riding when it was first released, and since then the level of drop on offer has slowly increased up to the current maximum of 170mm, which…
WTB Riddler TCS tyre review
A beefed-up XC tyre but just don’t expect as much grip and control in wet.
Specialized Slaughter tyre review
Essentially a bargain for the performance offered.