Shimano SLX M7100 crank is the lowest-tier crank using Shimano’s top-level manufacturing technology and comes in a swish gunmetal blue or black colourway.
Products
Race Face Next R crank review
The snazzy, fat-armed Race Face Next R cranks are plenty stiff enough, impressively low weight and not overly expensive
Hope Evo crank review
The Hope Evo is Hope’s second-generation mountain bike crank. It’s lighter and stiffer and uses a totally revised design at the axle/ arm interface.
E*Thirteen XCX Race crank review
The E*Thirteen XCX Race crank arms are made by a patented compression moulding process and bonded to an oversized 30mm alloy axle.
Cane Creek eeWings cranks review
High-end Cane Creek eeWings weigh about the same as leading carbon cranks, but enjoy the advantage of superior impact resistance, stiffness and durability.
Hope Carbon Handlebars 35mm review
The Hope Carbon Handlebars 35mm 224g weight is respectively light and the bar lives up to claims of good damping and comfort. We loved the ride quality.
Specialized 2FO Roost flat pedal shoe review
Specialized 2FO Roost still has the Body Geometry design orthotics fitted, but this is a ground up redesign and it starts where the rubber meets the road.
Praxis 1X Direct Mount Wave Chainring review
Where most rivals use alternating thick/thin teeth, Praxis’ T6 aluminium chainring has a special ‘wavy’ offset tooth pattern to improve chain retention.
Ride Concept Vice Shoe review
Although Ride Concepts claims its new Vice flat-pedal shoe was developed with its dirt jump, slopestyle and BMX athletes in mind, it has features I’ve tested loads of times on…
Troy Lee Designs Resist Pant review
It’s made from a blend of nylon and spandex, which means it’s really stretchy and comfortable without feeling hard and plasticy, like some wet weather gear can. It’s not exactly…
O’Neal Trailfinder Pants review
Riding trousers for colder/wetter conditions are currently all the rage, which means O’Neal’s new Trailfinder pant joins a burgeoning segment with a lot of competition.
Sweet Protection Knee Guards review
Like most lightweight knee pads, these are a simple, stretchy sleeve with elasticated cuff and silicone grippers to keep them from sliding down.
E*Thirteen Vario Infinite Dropper Post review
E*Thirteen’s new Vario post is unique in offering 30mm of travel adjustment without even removing it from your bike.
Nukeproof Outland DriRelease Long Sleeve jersey review
The black and grey striped Nukeproof Outland jersey may have a hint of prison chic about it, but thankfully in terms of comfort it’s more five star hotel than damp,…
Fox Ranger Fire Winter gloves review
Fox Ranger Fire Winter Gloves are that rare beast of a close-fitting winter glove with no annoying padding on the palms.
Osprey Raptor 10 hydration pack review
With only a 2.5-litre reservoir and 10 litres of storage, on paper the Osprey Raptor 10 doesn’t seem capatious, but it features a large central pocket, which holds two side-mounted…
Decathlon Rockrider 6L MTB ST900 hydration pack review
The name is a little confusing – it’s called Decathlon Rockrider 6L but it actually comes with a two-litre reservoir and has 12 litres of internal storage.
Troy Lee Designs Air glove review
Skimpy trail gloves from the style masters. Read more: Buyer’s guide to the best mountain bike gloves As one of the most popular brands in the business, Troy Lee Designs…
Specialized LoDown glove review
Simple, lightweight glove boasting superb feel at a great price. Read more: Buyer’s guide to the best mountain bike gloves What do you want from a pair of mountain bike…
Specialized Trail Series Wind jacket review
If you see a Specialized Trail Series Wind jacket cheap, it’s worth snapping this one up because it’s a great emergency jacket, but too dear at full price.