Products

All the latest products comprehensively tested. If we don’t think a product is worthy of our hard-earned, we won’t tell you to part with yours for it. That’s the promise we make with our bike and equipment tests. For all our tests we guarantee that:

  • 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.
  • Tests are independent, and in no way influenced by our advertisers.

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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shimano saint m810 disc

For many world cup downhill racers the Shimano Saint M810 disc brake is standard equipment, proven on multiple occasions it's worthy of a medal or two.

£179.99
Score 7

hope tech 3 v4

The Hope Tech 3 V4 is their flagship high powered brake and sits just above their E4 when we're talking power.

£180.00
Score 8

sram level tlm

The SRAM Level TLM is aimed firmly at the XC and trail segment and is one of the lightest disc brakes in our test.

£160.00
Score 7

shimano xt m8000 disc

Another bike brand favourite, the Shimano XT M8000 disc brake showcases big performance features for the lowest priced brake in the mid-price category.

£124.99
Score 7

clarks m3

The Clarks M3 is the updated version of their incredibly low priced M2 brake system. At just under £50 per end it's still astonishing value for money.

£69.99
Score 7

gore power trail jacket

The hooded Gore Power Trail jacket has a tighter fit than most mountain bike trail riding jackets. It’s cut from three-layer Active shell.

£229.99
Score 9

hope tech 3 x2

The Hope Tech 3 X2's consistency and its comfortable and highly-adjustable brake lever secures it as our favourite dual-piston disc brake.

£145.00
Score 8

invisiframe

Invisiframe also do kits for cranks and forks if you want to keep everything nice, and will do custom kits for bikes that haven’t been covered already.

£71.99
Score 10

leatt dbx 3.0

The latest Leatt DBX 3.0 helmet has 18 vents, an angular profile and a quality, fully wrapped, matt finish that’s very durable.

£139.99
Score 7

specialized ambush comp

Specialized Ambush Comp is a wallet friendly version of Specialized’s premium helmet. It shares a very similar low-profile as the £30 more expensive model.

£85.00
Score 8

scott vivo plus

Scott Vivo Plus is an affordable lightweight trail lid. Scott’s top-tier MRAS2 fit system with its comfy rear cradle tightened by a micro-adjust dial.

£89.99
Score 8

Giro Chronicle

With 14 vents, the Giro Chronicle runs a little hot, but it’s the perfect helmet for harder trail riding — it’s also killer value.

£99.99
Score 8

Granite Design Hex Stand

The Granite Design Hex Stand is perfect for stashing in the car or even in the bike bag to help make these little jobs easier.

£62.00
Score 9

Dirtlej Dirtsuit

We review the Dirtlej Dirtsuit, the original bright green waterproof onesie that's perfect for protecting you from the elements when out on the bike.

Score 8

Vaude Tremalzo

The Vaude Tremalzo rain Jacket II provides a practical, lighter weight option. Packable yet still durable enough to take on the mountains.

£140.00
Score 8

bell 4forty

With fantastic quality, finish and features, the Bell 4Forty ticks all the boxes. Performs exactly as you’d want from an all-day trail helmet.

£89.99
Score 9

Topeak Ratchet Rocket Lite NTX

This top-end Topeak Ratchet Rocket Lite NTX model here also offers miniature ‘Nano TorqBits’ in 4, 5 and 6Nm increments to accurately tighten on the move.

£72.99
Score 7