We were constantly amazed by the Berghaus Hyper jacket — fully waterproof, taped and breathable, yet it packed down to a ball no bigger than a fist.
Reviews
Airwave AirBlast Tubeless floor pump review
At £70, the Airwave AirBlast is well-priced and feels robust and decent quality — it’s showing no signs of wear after several months of use.
Specialized Body Geometry SL footbeds review
Even as a flat pedal user, affordable insoles, like these Specialized footbeds, can bring a substantial increase in comfort and stability. Designed with Bike Fit innovator Andy Pruitt, they are…
Rex Low Friction chain lube review
If you can be bothered careful application, Rex chain lube is one of the best out there.
Cannondale Bad Habit 1 (2017) first ride
The Cannondale Bad Habit 1 is the company's latest trail bike, it maxes out the Plus points and goes big when it comes to old-school fun.
Pacenti PDent handlebar and stem review
Pacenti's PDent system brings something truly unique to the whole steering geometry debate, and we rate it very highly.
Altura Attack One80 short review
The Altura Attack One80 short is intended as a summer riding short — lightweight, no nonsense and great value.
Scott Scale 730 Plus (2017) review
The Scott Scale 730 Plus will instantly win you over as you carve effortlessly through corners, blast down the rowdiest descents and spin up loose technical climbs with aplomb.
Marin Pine Mountain 1 (2017) review
The Marin Pine Mopuntain rides more like an adventure bike than a trail hardtail designed to get your pulse racing.
Cannondale Beast of the East 3 (2017) review
The Cannondale Beast of the East 3 is a lightning-fast bike and a blast to ride.
Rocky Mountain Slayer 770 MSL (2017) first ride
The latest Rocky Mountain Slayer eats trails for tea and cleanses its palate with boulders and rubble.
Scott Airstrike 22 hydration pack review
There’s no denying that the Scott Airstrike 22 is a quality product, but at a penny shy of £80 it’s expensive, especially given there’s no bladder included.
FSA Gravity dropper seatpost review
The FSA dropper post’s action, thanks to sealed cartridge internals, was beautifully smooth, and during testing never stuck or hesitated, no matter where it was set in the travel.
E13 TRS tyre review
Designed for maximum grip and stability, and tough enough for enduro racing, without the weight of a dedicated downhill tyre, the TRSr looks perfect for the kind of riding I…
Stif Morf XT first ride
Long, low and slack, and with a frame that apes the ride of a full-susser, the Stif Morf XT is a blast to ride.
Lezyne Digital Pressure Over Drive tubeless floor pump review
With the Over Drive, Lezyne has joined the tubeless-specific floor pump party.
Magicshine MJ-902 2000 light review
The Magicshine MJ-902 2000 is great value, and bright with a long run time, even on full beam, but the lack of a head mount and the battery shape makes…
Lupine Piko 4 light review
There’s a lot of light on offer — the Lupine Piko 4’s twin lamps bang out 1,468 lumens on full beam. It’s a really intense white light, with a good…
Light and Motion Imjin 800 light review
Good lumen count and beam pattern for a helmet light, but the Light and Motion Imjin 800 needs to improve the quality, shorten the cable and include a helmet mount…
Lezyne Power Drive 1100 XL light review
The Lezyne Power Drive 1100 XL is great value, solid and lightweight, but is let down by the high-slung mount and low light output.