Reviews

DT Swiss XMC 1501 Spline One wheelset review | “Pretty much perfect”

DT Swiss makes some great wheelsets, but is the DT Swiss XMC 1501 the gold standard of lightweight wheels? Find out in our review. You might be surprised to learn...

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Cotic BFe Max Review – Another Cotic Classic!

Cotic BFe Max review! Cotic takes the BFe name made famous 16 years ago and gives it a 2021 29er spin. There are a few bike models that have really...

Bikes 15

Halo Gravitas Review | Downhill ready performance that won’t break the bank!

Halo’s new Gravitas wheelset is aimed at downhill riders, and in fact, has already been tested on the Downhill World Cup, so surely they can survive a few months of...

Review

2022 Fox 34 Grip 2 Review | The king of trail forks?

Andi rides and reviews the 2022 Fox 34 Grip 2, a trail fork he thinks you should have at the very top of your wish list. A couple of weeks...

Forks 13

Magura MT7 Pro Review | Enduro anchors with plenty of power and customisation

Ross gives us the low-down on the Magura MT7 Pro brake system after 9 months of all-weather rallying. The MT7 Pro is Magura’s top end, big-hitting, gravity brake and is...

Brakes 1

Granite Design Cricket Bell Review | ding ding for trail harmony!

Granite Design produces some great little items that you’ll use once and wonder how you lived without them, is this what we think of the Cricket Bell though? What is...

Other Stuff 13

Review | SILT Carbon AM 29, strong, light and cheap?

“Strong, light, cheap: pick two” is the phrase that is often punted around, but has SILT managed to tick off all 3 with the new SILT AM Carbon wheels? We...

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Sendhit Nock Handguards | Should you go full enduro?

Made in France and designed to protect your hands and your brake levers in the event of a crash, but are Nock Handguards worth it? What is it? Before I...

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Review: Syncros Hixon IC Rise integrated bar and stem

For almost a year now, Andi has been riding the super slick Syncros Hixon IC Rise bar and stem combo and he is absolutely smitten! What is it? This is...

Handlebars & Stems 4

RockShox Pike Ultimate Review | Lots of small changes for big performance

The 35mm stanchion RockShox Pike looks positively skinny compared to new school forks, but the latest Pike Ultimate is perfect for trail duties. Way way back, not Judy DH or...

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Exclusive | Orange Alpine Evo Review a big travel bike with trail bike manners

The Orange Alpine Evo is the latest development in the Alpine range, offering big travel capabilities in a lively and efficient trail-friendly package. The Orange Alpine Evo isn’t designed to...

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Review | Michelin Wild AM and Force AM tyres, as good as their Enduro cousins?

Off the back of testing and falling in love with the Michelin Wild Enduro, Andi tests the new Michelin Wild AM and Force AM. Will he be impressed? Earlier this...

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Review: Patrol C091 a carbon hardtail with all the gear for just $2199

Low-cost, huge value mountain bike options are drying up fast, so perhaps the Patrol C091 is just what the mountain bike market needs. It seems like just a couple of...

Bikes

Hope XCR Pro X2 Review | How good can 199g brakes really be?

Fresh new Hope XCR Pro X2 stoppers for XC racers or trail bike riders wanting to save on weight, but do they offer as much power as the competition? While...

Brakes 9

RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Coil Long Term Review

Ross gives us his impression of the RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Coil rear shock after almost 12 months of abuse. It’s a good few years now since coil shocks were...

Rear Shocks 1

Review – Fox 38 Factory Grip 2 does the burly chassis and new features make a better enduro fork?

The Fox 38 launched last year right at the start of lockdown, but over the year we have ridden various models of this burly enduro fork and this is what...

Forks

Review | G-Spec TRP TR12 Derailleur and Shifter Kit Tested

James Vincent takes to the mountains of the Lake District with the G-Spec TRP TR12 derailleur and shifter kit for a full review. It used to be that if you...

Drivetrain

Camelbak Chase Protector Vest review: back protection in a small package

The Camelbak Chase Protector vest is a small capacity backpack of the vest style you might be more accustomed to seeing on the back of some sinewy long-distance fell runner...

Backpacks

7MESH Copilot Jacket Reviewed | Packable Waterproofing for the Trail

I think it was 16 years ago that I was bought a GoreTex Paclite jacket for cycling to work in. From memory, it didn’t cost much less than this 7MESH...

Clothing 6

Evoc Trail Pro 16 Review – a light weight backpack with protection

Evoc’s new Trail Pro backpack offers Level 2 certified back protection in a light weight pack. There are three size options: 10 litre, 16 litre and 26 litre. None include...

Backpacks 3

Review: Fi’zi:k Gravita Versor Flat Shoes

Have the Fi’zi:k Gravita Versor flat shoes knocked Andi’s current favourite flat pedal show off their podium? There is a lot to be unhappy about in the world, but I...

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Microshift Advent X 1 x 10 drivetrain review: not just for budget builds

I’ve been testing the Microshift Advent X on a number of bikes over the past few months and I’ve come away a believer! Editors’ Choice 2021 This product features in...

Drivetrain

Review: The Pole Taival Frameset is long but not unwieldy

Earlier in the year, Andi took delivery of a Pole Taival frameset, a bike that has helped rekindle his love of steel hardtails once again. I’ve had a lot of...

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Oakley Sutro S Glasses with Prizm Trail Torch

The Oakley Sutro S are a scaled-down version of the somewhat over the top Sutro model. With a smaller overall size, these will suit either the smaller of face or...

Eyewear

Monday Mini Review: Nukeproof Horizon V2 Wheelset

Nukeproof are quickly becoming the kings of sensible, long-lasting kit, so what does Andi make of the Nukeproof Horizon V2 wheelset? What are they? They’re wheels and they give your...

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Troy Lee Designs A3 Helmet | Monday Mini Review

Released earlier in the year, the Troy Lee Design A3 helmet promises maximum comfort, ultimate style and all-over safety. What is it? The Troy Lee Designs A3 helmet is the...

Helmets

Sweet Protection Ronin Max RIG Glasses Review

The Ronin Max RIG from Sweet Protection are designed for maximum coverage and performance during high intensity sport activities. Available in the Standard Ronin, and the Ronin Max, the Max...

Eyewear

Marzocchi Bomber Z1 Coil and Bomber CR Coil Shock Review

Intro When it was originally launched way back in 1997, the Marzocchi Bomber caused something of a stir. I don’t think there would be many riders to argue against it...

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Continental Kaiser Protection Apex 29 x 2.4 Review

James Vincent tests the Continental Kaiser on the knob ripping rocks of the Lake District. Find out how they performed in this review. Brand: Continental Product: Kaiser Protection Apex From:...

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First Ride Review of the new Pirelli Scorpion Enduro S, Trail S and Enduro R tyres

Pirelli says that “Power is Nothing Without Control” so how does the new range of Pirelli Scorpion Enduro and Trail tyres perform? Just over 2 years ago, Pirelli launched the...

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