Lezyne has obviously been taking design cues from seventies F1 teams, as the Digital Shock Drive pump looks more like a suspension strut from a JPS race car than a…
Reviews
PRO Tharsis XC UD carbon handlebar review
Full carbon handlebar from Shimano's component brand. Light enough for racing, strong enough for general trail duties
B’Twin Cycling 900 sunglasses review
The B’Twin Cycling 900 sunglasses might look a little ‘no frills’ compared to some of the bigger eyewear brands’ offerings. B’Twin doesn’t go out of its way to give its…
Scott Spark 710 Plus (2017) review
The Scott Spark 710 Plus has been ridden to two Olympic gold medals; well now it can add our Trail Bike of the Year award to its glittering palmarès.
Cannondale Moterra 1 (2017) first ride
At nearly 24kg, the Cannondale Moterra is certainly a brute — even for an e-bike — but clever engineering means it stops short of being a blunt instrument.
Altura Three 60 Windproof jacket review
The Altura Three 60 windproof jacket promises to provide weather protection without compromising temperature regulation. To this end it relies on proprietary Shield fabrics to provide highly windproof and water…
Crank Bros Klik HV pump review
Crank Bros has always been known for taking a sideways look at bike parts and creating their own, distinctive versions. Whilst these might have fallen short of the mark sometimes…
Camelbak M.U.L.E. LR 15 hydration pack review
Camelbak are the innovators when it comes to hydration packs. Coining the phrase ‘Hydrate or die’, Camelbak has been on the scene since the eighties. Indeed most of us have,…
Shimano XC7 SPD shoe review
At first glance you could be forgiven in thinking that the Shimano XC7 is a road shoe. It cuts a sleek outline that, apart from the BOA dial and single…
Lazer Ultrax helmet review
Lazer’s Revolution FF might be taking the limelight currently, but the Belgian company also produces some other cracking helmets. Enter the Lazer Ultrax. This mid-priced trail helmet might creep under…
Smith Pivlock Arena sunglasses review
Smith’s Pivlock Arena range of cycling sunglasses are designed to make changing lenses a simple task without adding bulk to the design. The Arena has a medium sized lens shape…
Five Ten Freerider EPS High shoe review
The Five Ten Freerider EPS High is a winter-friendly ankle boot packed with PrimaLoft insulation. The best winter flat pedal trail shoe you can buy.
Bontrager Cambion Mountain shoe review
Bontrager has a pretty packed line-up of mtb shoes and the Cambion nestles in nicely just below the top of the range XXX. The XCO racer or trail rider who…
Madison Alpine jersey review
The Madison Alpine jersey has been developed to meet the needs of the Madison Saracen race team but works equally well as a trail jersey. >>> The best mountain bike…
Specialized Atlas Knee Pad review
Specialized has been branching out into new areas of the mountain bike market recently, and the Atlas Knee Pad adds protection to the list. Rather than being a full-on piece…
7Mesh Revelation jacket review
Whether rolling down your cheeks, falling from the sky, or spraying up from your wheels, the 7Mesh Revelation will resist the worst soaking.
Upper Downs Neo jacket review
The Upper Downs Neo has managed to produce one of the best waterproof mountain bike jackets I have ever come across.
7Mesh Revo Gore-Tex shorts review
From slush to torrential rain, the Revo hasn’t flinched. It isn’t cheap, but the 7Mesh Revo Gore-Tex short ticks every box to justify the asking price.
Shimano ME7 SPD shoes review
If you’re looking for a shoe suited to enduro or fast trail riding, the Shimano ME7 SPD shoe is currently one of the best.
Bontrager Lithos MTB short review
Aimed at the enduro market, the new Bontrager Lithos MTB short has a robust construction that holds up well to harder riding.