Reviews

Review: Fovno N Power Automated Pneumatic Bike Carrier

The Fovno N Power Automated Pneumatic bike carrier could be the solution to small and impractical car/bike interface. I have a problem, a problem that I believe affects quite a...

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Review: Merida Ninety Six 8000 don’t call it “down country”

When is a cross-country bike not a cross-country bike? When it has bigger tyres on it? Whilst that’s clearly a silly question given the years of work and squillions spent...

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Propain Hugene Performance Review | One bike to rule them all?

In recent months, you might be more familiar with Propain’s Spindrift being hucked off all manner of ridiculous gaps by crazy Frenchman Remy Metailler. If such gnarly sends aren’t on...

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Michelin Wild Enduro tyre review: hero dirt friendly grip grabber

Looking for extra grip and safety on the trail to enjoy that hero dirt? Andi thinks he’s found the perfect partner with the Michelin Wild Enduro Tyre. Editors’ Choice 2021...

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ION Scrub Flat Pedal Shoe Review

German apparel and protection brand ION have a pretty comprehensive range of riding shoes with plenty of options in both flat and clipless varieties. I’ve spent the last six months...

Foot Wear

Stanton Switchback Gen 3 Review

I had mixed feelings coming to this Stanton Switchback Gen 3. Firstly, I’ve often slavered a little at Stanton frames friends have had, as they always look immaculate. When they...

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Salsa Cassidy and Blackthorn Review – One frame, two dream builds

There are times when this whole bike testing thing can be such a drag, man. Being faced with the prospect of riding a less than ideal BSO* with poorly specced…

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Crankbrothers Stamp Lace flat shoe review

Is 4 years of development time enough for the Crankbrothers Stamp Lace flat shoe to make a mark on the MTB shoe market? Editors’ Choice 2021 This product features in...

Foot Wear 5

Five Ten Trailcross XT Review – fast drying flat pedal shoes

Combining Five Ten’s super sticky Stealth Phantom rubber sole, and technology from the Terrex trail running range, the Five Ten Trailcross shoes have been designed for what they call ‘adventure...

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Vee Tire Attack HPL Review – amazing grip and puncture protection

The Vee Tire Attack HPL tyre might have only been released to the public a few weeks ago, but I’ve been testing this new all-rounder for a few months already....

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Review: 2021 Saracen Ariel 30

Saracen is back in a big way and its major focus for the moment is the brand new Ariel line. Redesigned from the ground up, while still retaining the multi-link...

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Islabikes Creig 26 Children’s Bike – Long Term Test

Could this be the best kids bike on the market today?

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Shimano ME502 Review – An all round trail riding shoe?

Updated for 2021, The Shimano ME502 (or ME5 for short) can be found nestled in Shimano’s Enduro/Trail category along with the ME7 Enduro shoe, and their more insulated winter counterparts.…

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Review: Fox Flexair Neoshell Water Waterproof Jacket

The Flexair Neoshell Water jacket is a new addition to Fox’s range for this winter. Designed to keep you dry and comfortable in the worst possible conditions, Fox has constructed...

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Oxford Aqua Evo Waterproof Backpacks – for wet commutes?

Are the Oxford Aqua Evo backpacks the waterproof luggage solution you’ve been looking for? The Oxford Aqua Evo bags both have a waterproof rating of IPX-6, which means they should...

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Staff Bike Test: Hannah’s Stooge MK4

This article was first published in Issue 129 of Singletrack Magazine. Sometime during high school I had an epiphany: the cool kids were always going to think I was a...

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Staff Bike Test: Chipps’ Ibis Ripley MK4

This article was first published in Issue 129 of Singletrack Magazine. The first Ibis Ripley, back in 2001 or so, was an alloy softail, a pretty advanced bike for the...

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Staff Bike Test: Andi’s Commencal Meta AM 29 SRAM Edition

This article was first published in Issue 129 of Singletrack Magazine. The Commencal Meta has been around for quite a while now, but every so often the bike receives an...

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Staff Bike Test: Amanda’s Juliana Maverick Carbon CC XO1 Reserve

This article was first published in Issue 129 of Singletrack Magazine. As I pushed back up a certain (pretty large, for me at least) feature on a huge loop in...

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Slicy Products Smooth Tyre Inserts, Sealant and Valves – Reviewed

David extends his tyre insert experience even further, with yet another test. This time, it\'s banana yellow Smooth Tyre Inserts from Slicy Products. Another foamy contender enters the ring. Hoop?…

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9 Bike Locks, Chains and Anchors to keep your bike safe

If you\'ve got a bike, you need a lock. Whether you are just wanting to deter someone from walking off with your ancient pub bike, or trying to keep all…

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Troy Lee D4 Carbon Helmet – The King of Helmets?

George has a long and happy history with Troy Lee helmets - will the D4 Carbon keep a smile on his face? Being 6’ 6” limits your ability to test…

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The Stif Squatch – More than just a big wheeled Morf?

Since launching the Morf in 2016, Stif have taken four years to develop and launch this Squatch, their first 29er hardtail. I respect that, because upfront it tells me they...

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Maxxis Wetscream review: great when it’s awful

The Maxxis Wetscream was originally designed for one of the muddiest downhill race tracks in the world – Les Gets in France. Back when it was first designed, DH bikes...

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Giant Reign Advanced Pro 2 – Long Term Review

Giant reckons their Reign 29er could be the ultimate Enduro machine but what does our resident aficionado of all things big mountain make of it after subjecting it to eight…

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ENVE AM30 Foundation Wheelset – survives our toughest test!

Wheels quiver when they hear the name ‘Ross’. Will these ENVE AM30 Foundation wheels survive the double onslaught of a Northern winter and our Ross? There’s no doubt that ENVE...

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Julbo Rush Photochromic Glasses Reviewed and Recommended

The Julbo Rush is designed to offer top end performance for cycling sports that combine endurance with speed. The Rush feature a full frame design and are available in a...

Eyewear 5

Women’s Endura MT500 Spray Baggy Trouser II

Designed for tough conditions with a performance fit and seat panel waterproofing, the Endura MT500 Trouser seem like the ideal solution for UK winter riding. This is my second year…

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Review: Brand New Santa Cruz Nomad V5

The Nomad has been Santa Cruz’s flagship all mountain, long travel enduro bike for a good few years now, around 15 to be precise, and today sees the launch of…

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The New Crankbrothers Shoe Range Reviewed

Eagle eyed followers of certain pro riders may have spotted some curious footwear. What brand could they be? Instagram queries to the likes of Fabio Wibmer about what shoes were...

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