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Aran Francis
Feedback Sports Team Edition Tool Kit review
Feedback Sports Team Edition Tool Kit offers 20 tools all organised neatly into a rubberised folding briefcase
State of UK Enduro Racing: Llandegla Night Enduro
Aran's first attempt at racing in the dark and his first race onboard an ebike.
Lazer Impala KinetiCore helmet review
The Lazer Impala helmet adds dual-density EPS to its unique KinetiCore inner layout
Kärcher Mobile Cleaner OC3 Foldable review
My 'Mud Admin' has never been lower and the back of my car has never been cleaner!
State of UK Downhill Racing: Havok Bike Park DH
This weekend’s race at Havok served as a reminder of how much fun it can be going to your local race
Giant Reign 1 long-term review
Giant is discreetly producing some really rather progressive mountain bikes these days. And for decent prices too.
State of UK Enduro Racing: Llangollen
The final round of the Welsh Enduro Series took place at Llangollen over the weekend. Here’s Aran’s latest report of his enduro race season. Unlike the rest of the Welsh rounds this…
Blackline Exile MTB Trousers review
At £60 the Blackline Exile MTB Trousers have good VFM and - for the most part - perform well in form and function.
What it’s like watching Red Bull Hardline in person
"It looks bigger than it does on the telly" only tells half the story.
State of UK Downhill Racing: Eastgate TT
Even with a simpler just-one-track format, Downhill racing often seems more daunting than Enduro.
Sweet Protection Fixer Composite 2Vi Mips helmet review
The super secure Sweet Protection Fixer offers a clean and simple design, making for a rather pretty premium full facer.
State of UK Enduro Racing: Llanfyllin
Llanfyllin always seems to receive a disproportionate level of hype for a small venue that isn’t as well known as places such as Llangollen or Dyfi.
State of UK Enduro Racing: Dyfi
Round 2 of the Welsh Enduro took place at Machynlleth over the weekend. Here's Aran’s second report of his enduro race season.
State of UK Enduro Racing: Llandegla
Happily, in a forest east of Wrexham, the spirit of enduro was still very much alive. Aran's first report of the race season.
HT Components AN-71 Talon MTB Pedal review
The HT Talon pedal seems to be at a glance a no nonsense metal flat pedal for a decent price and after a few months of use I’d say this…
Fox Defend 3L Water Pant review 1 of 2
This is the first part of a longer-term review of the Fox Defend 3L Water Pant. The second part will be coming in spring, where we’ll have a better idea…
ODI Vanquish D30 Grip review
Knee pads for hands? The ODI Vanquish grip uses D30 (that soft, flexible, and impact-absorbing material) Also available in black and grey. Pros Cons How advanced can a set of…
7iDP Sam Hill Knee Pad review
The full name of these is 7iDP Sam Hill Knee Pad Holographic LTD Edition Series 1. That is quite the mouthful. Not that you should put knee pads in your…
ABUS HiDrop Helmet Review
Although fairly budget friendly, the ABUS HiDrop helmet is not just an entry level lid designed to get you by, it’s been used in multiple UCI World Series events. HiDrop…
Clarks CRS C4 Brakeset review
This Clarks CRS C4 Brakeset has been one of the products I have been most excited to test for a while. Did they disappoint? Let’s find out… Pros Cons Clarks…
Sonder Evol GX Eagle Transmission review
Marketed as “aggressive trail” which, in our eyes, is just another word for enduro and this Sonder Evol is as enduro as any. Pros Cons Some modern bikes have been…
Saracen Mantra Race LSL review
The Saracen Mantra Race LSL sports some typical Saracen geometry: it is long AF. The reach on this L is 490mm, which will ride longer when sagged. Pros Cons I…
Lazer Chase KinetiCore Helmet review
The Lazer Chase KinetiCore is a downhill rated helmet with a comparatively reasonable price tag (well, it’s under £200). Pros Cons The Lazer Chase KinetiCore is a downhill rated helmet…
Crankbrothers BC18 SOS Bottle Cage Tool Kit review
Crankbrothers BC18 SOS Bottle Cage Tool Kit is undeniably expensive for a bottle cage and multitool combo but I would say the long-term value and peace of mind are worth…
Julbo Forest MIPS helmet review
This Julbo Forest MIPS helmet is a bit more towards the gnar-oriented side of open-face helmets yet still feels nice and light to wear. Is this the perfect all rounder…
Madison Code Breaker Sunglasses review
If you want a three lens eyewear option, the value for money is clearly present on these Madison Code Breaker Sunglasses 3 Pack. The first pair of riding glasses I…
Reverse Base flat pedal review
Reverse Base flat pedal vital stats: 116 x 104 x 20mm. Slightly concave shape with added CNC work. 16 x 11mm pins per pedal.
Canyon Neuron AL 6 review
If you just want a no-nonsense mountain bike at an attractive price point, the Canyon Neuron AL 6 is a very good answer.
Crank Brothers Stamp 7 flat pedal review
Is bigger really better? At 114mm wide the Crank Brothers Stamp 7 pedals are considerably wider than most pedals on the market.
Giro Insurgent Spherical Helmet review
Built around 'Spherical Technology', the Giro Insurgent claims to have 50% better cooling and 200g less weight than the Giro Disciple.
Oakley DRT3 MIPS Helmet Review: Super Stable
The Oakley DRT3 MIPS is the newest of their mountain bike helmets, retailing at around £110 it is around £50 cheaper than the existing DRT5.
From Enduro To E Cargo | A New Perspective on 2 Wheels
Aran Francis is giving teenagers – and cyclists – a good name. What has this keen enduro rider learnt from riding for a cargo bike delivery service? This morning I…