Stiff enough for decent pedal power, flexy enough for comfortable walking, the Pearl Izumi X-Project hopes to cover ground as both a trail and XC shoe
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Kenda Slant Six Pro tyre review
Best as a rear tyre because it doesn't have pronounced enough edge grip - £36.99
Specialized S-Works The Captain tyre review
A great rear wheel tyre, offering good grip but enough speed to have you riding all day - £30
Schwalbe Racing Ralph tyre review
Great as a rear wheel option for trail riding - £54.99
Panaracer Driver Pro tyre review
Lightning fast tyre on smooth trails - £39.99
Maxxis Ikon tyre review
More than just an XC tyre, the Ikon has loads of sidewall protection and grip - £49.99
Mavic Crossroc Roam
A light, trail-friendly tyre specifically for the rear wheel - £40
Maxxis Ardent Race tyre review
Fast rolling and a great option in anything but sticky mud - £49.99
First Ride: Schwalbe Procore dual chamber system
Will Schwalbe's Procore system make punctures a thing of the past?
Superstar Delta Flat Pedal Review
A great value flat pedal that's a strong performer too - £55
Race Face Aeffect Flat Pedal Review
Race Face's trail pedal offers excellent grip coupled with a smaller platform - £99.95
Nukeproof Electron Flat Pedal Review
You simply won't find a better flat pedal for less than £35 - £34.99
Shimano Saint PD-MX80 Flat Pedal Review
The price is low but the weight, alas, is high
Tioga MT – Zero Flat Pedal Review
An innovative flat pedal that failed to impress out on the trail
Burgtec Penthouse MK IV Flat Pedal Review
Highly regarded DH pedal reinvented for the trail - £99.99
Shimano AM45 shoe review
More commonly know as DXs, the Shimano AM45 shoe is now a classic trail shoe for UK mountain bikers, offering a good combination of weather proofing, comfort and pedalling efficiency.
Mavic Alpine XL review
The Mavic Alpine XL shoe was built to cope with the sharp end of riding in the mountains: a hardwearing, smooth, synthetic leather upper combines with small amounts of mesh…
Scott MTB Elite Boa review
Scott's Elite is a super-comfy shoe, racy looking but offering all the attributes of a trail shoe: grippy sole, easy to wear all day but stiff enough for real power…
Manitou Mattoc Pro
Read the full test of Manitou's Mattoc Pro fork
BOS Deville 160 review
Full review of the BOS Deville 160 fork