A racing rucksack. Although Evoc highlight activities such a running and bikepacking, we’ve got our in-house gravity racer to review it.
Aran Francis
State of Enduro: Scottish Enduro Series Rd 1 Tweed Valley report
Is the Tweed Valley the best location for UK Enduro mountain biking?
Megamo Reason CRB 05 review
The overall verdict is that the Reason, as a full package, is something that we actually want to ride. A lot.
Why is racing Enduro so expensive?
We ask a race organiser to explain the situation and discuss the future of the UK Enduro scene
Hayes Dominion A2 brake review
Two-pot doesn't have to mean tinpot. Hayes continue to impress with these 2-piston all-rounders.
Wizard Works Hobgob Hip Pack review
Sizable capacity hip pack, plus the optional bottle holder. Made in London, which partly explains the price tag.
DMR Vault Max pedal review
11% biggerer. 112mm x 111mm to be precise. The Vault Max is DMR’s first ever UK made pedal.
O’Neal Trailfinder EVO helmet review
A lid that is nice, lightweight, comfortable and with a number of nice little touches you wouldn’t normally expect on a budget helmet
G-Form MX Spike Chest & Back Protector review
The MX Spike chest and back pad is rated for all levels of push-biking and can even be used for motocross if you fancy
Troy Lee Designs Raid Knee Guard review
Troy Lee Designs' Raid pads are its gravity-oriented, most-protective set of knee pads. The main question arise: does this protection come at the cost of comfort?
Trek Fuel EX 8 longer term review
We've had the aluminium Trek Fuel EX 8 on test. And we're very pleased with it. Metal is ace.
Giro Dropline MTB Goggle review
If any goggles do enough to warrant spending this much money, the Droplines could be them.
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 year, Llangollen is a venue I have raced on multiple occasions perviously. I already knew…
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 pretty much mirrors my opinion of them. Simple is as simple does. For £75 the…
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 about the garment’s durability. A good set of waterproof trousers is really an essential for…
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 grips really get? ODI seem to have attempted to answer this question with their Vanquish…
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 mouth. Pros Cons Knee pads are one of those products you buy and stick with…
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 ABUS is a brand that in the past has pleasantly surprised when it comes to…
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 is one of the first brands that comes to mind when cheap brake components are…
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 getting pretty complicated. Whilst fancy chainlines, idlers, hidden shocks and so on may all have…
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 grew up on hardtails. I was the last of my mates to move to a…
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 with a comparatively reasonable price tag (well, it’s under £200). The helmet comes with all…
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 it. This BC18 SOS Bottle cage is a left or right entry cage that holds…
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 trail helmet? Julbo is best known for its sunglasses and snowsports background, however it seems…
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 ever bought were Madison’s budget Shield specs, dubbed by my mates and I as “Shred…
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 got up ready to go for a ride, but instead of putting on my knee…