As Grace sang, it’s not over, not over, not over yet. Here are all the other things we’ve had in for test this week, starting with a set of Endura MT500 overshoes. Designed to keep you feet warm over the coming winter months they use nylon faced neoprene with zip and velcro heel closure. They’ve also got Kevlar sole and toe pieces to prevent rapid wear. We can’t say we’re looking forward to needing them but we’re sure they’ll be welcome additions to the winter wardrobe.
Price: £24.99
From: Endura
We’ve also had these retro Halo Twin Rail 26 Skinwall tyres. They’ve got a wire bead and fast rolling tread for dirt jumping or (more likely around the ST offices if we’re honest) commuting duties. Available in a range of sizes from 20″ to 700c, you can also get pink versions if you really need to stand out.
Price: £22.99
From: Ison Distribution
We also have a Halo Choir Master R-SL tyre. Again it’s got a skinwall side but there’s some proper knobbly tread for offroad riding.
Price: £22.99
From: Ison Distribution
This bike rack from Cycleloc is ideal for anyone that’s lacking a shed or garage to store bikes in. You mount it to a wall then place the bike’s seatpost or top tube on the rubber coated hooky bits, where the bike’s weight will hold it in position. There’s a loop to pass a cable lock through to slow down anyone that’s trying to nick your pride and joy to. You can get them in black, ‘popsicle (orange) or ‘icicle’ (white) too..
Price: £59.99
From: Cycleloc
Here’s the moment so many of you (we imagine) have been waiting for. It’s Matt’s outfits! This week Matt is modelling an Alpinestars Gravity 3/4 jersey. Made from multi panel polyester microfibre material it should be tough enough to resist thorns and gravel surfing incidents plus the mesh pits should keep you nicely ventilated.
Price: TBC
From: Alpinestars
To match we have these super durable Alpinestars Gravity shorts. They’re made from thick Cordura Nylon with a ballistic nylon seat and are definitely aimed at the burlier end of the riding spectrum, although we reckon they’ll be good in wintery condition too. You get dual tab waist adjustment as well as a thigh shock cord to tailor the fit.
Price: TBC
From: Alpinestars
..and in black. Arms are not models own.
Also from the Alpinestars stable we’ve got a long sleeved Techstar Jersey that’s roughly a million times too big for Jon no matter how hard he tries. It’s a shame because it looks quite nice and understated in black and should prove as durable as it’s 3/4 length cousin.
Price: TBC
From: Alpinestars
We’ve got gloves to match – these are Alpinestars Moab gloves, again for burly riding with a padded ‘landing zone’ palm, mesh backing and lycra finger gussets. Mm, finger gussets.
Price: TBC
From: Alpinestars
Alpinestars are mainly known for their protective motorbike clothing and they’re translated this experience into a range of mountain bike kit. These are the Moab Knee/Shin Combo guards. They have a plastic TPU overmoulding on the knee and shin areas and use a vented dual density foam elsewhere. They should stay put too, with robust clip straps on the calf and thigh and a wraparound ankle strap.
Price: TBC
From: Alpinestars
The matching Moab Elbow guards use a similar exterior design but have a rather nice crossover strap on the forearm which holds them in place without being too restrictive.
Price: TBC
From: Alpinestars
Keeping with the winter kit, Ed has got these Endura Venturi II PTFE Protection 3/4s waterproof trousers to keep him dry in a wetter world. they use fully bonded waterproof zips, have a stretchy bottom panel and will keep at least three quarters of your legs dry thanks to the waterproof and breathable fabric.
Price: £99.99
From: Endura
These Endura MT500 Spray Baggy Shorts are also going into Ed’s upcoming waterproof trousers grouptest. While not fully waterproof they use a lightweight and stretchy Cordura front with a proper waterproof bum and crotch to keep the worst of the rear wheel spray off you. You get zipped thigh vents and they’re compatible with Endura’s range of Clickfast liners.
Price: £64.99
From: Endura
To round off this week we’ve got a bat. Dave “natureboy” Anderson popped in to the office with this frisky little winged mouse that he’s rescued from someone’s attic. Dave is going to release him so that he can get back to the task in hand (mating, moths) without scaring anyone, not that he’d do that on purpose (the bat, not Dave).
Price: N/A
From: Someone’s loft
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More pics of the Bat please!
Ed looks like he’s just got out of his mattress-on-the-floor in a crack house. If they’d have kept Phil Mitchell on his downward spiral for a few weeks more (and he’d suddenly discovered MTB clothing) I imagine the character would look a little like that.
Go go Power Rangers!
That Aplinestars top reminds me of my old Thor jersey, it’s in an identical colour scheme and looks quite nicely understated. I won’t buy it though, my bike is Thermonuclear Orange with eye-searing blue ano bits and it just wouldn’t work…
As Ed is reviewing waterproofs its a good job he was cured of the Moses Syndrome he had. Having said that it seems he’s caught St Swithuns disease. What size does the bat come in?
I’d be interested to hear how you get on with the Endura overshoes. I had a previous version and found that the ‘ribbing’ around the toe box was quite wide and rubbed on the crank arms.
I see comb-overs are back then!
the strange men are disturbing make them go away
when will Alpine Stars bring out come cycle shoes like what Casey Stoner wears?
I thought about those wall mount things… then thought ‘hangon, I need 4 of these at £59.99 each. Eeek’
Where has the other half of Matt gone?
could get yourselves in hot water with the bat highly protected by the law they are cannot just move them
I want to know what diet Matt is on, please.
You lot are gorgeous.
I didn’t know Allen from The Hangover was into MTB?
Showerman – the bat was a rescue that was released back into the wild. It’d been trapped in a building for two days.
…and Dave has a licence. 🙂
“s Grace sang”… who’s the prog house fan???, you’ll be telling me they have a mint copy of ‘renaissance the mix collection’ next…
Look what happens to Southern Gentlemen when they move North. Let that be a lesson for all of us!
oh my eyes!
3366 Twitter? You’re not counting are you!? Saddos!