Reviews

New ‘99% Accurate’ Wahoo KICKR Trainer Launches

Yes, it must be time to start thinking about those dark nights spent spinning away in front of the screen in the hope of spring fitness. And the new 5th...

Review 10

Tested: Fasst Flexx Suspension Handlebars

David breaks out the digital calipers to test the effectiveness of the Fasst Flexx suspension handlebar. There\'s something undeniably nineties-sounding about suspension handlebars, especially given that these work with elastomers.…

Handlebars & Stems 7

SR Suntour TriAir 3CR Rear Shock Review

The Suntour TriAir 3CR is an affordable rear shock that promises performance and easy maintenance. So, does it live up to the promise? Perhaps one of the most overlooked parts…

Rear Shocks 7

Review: Suntour Durolux R2C2 PCS EQ top-performance on a budget!

The Suntour Durolux R2C2 PCS EQ is awarded a Singletrack Recommended Award for providing quality suspension and performance at a budget price. Suntour’s continued development of its rowdy 36mm enduro...

Forks 7

Kindernay Internal Gear Hub XIV – 14 speed, 543% range.

Could this be the future of drivetrains?

Drivetrain 20

Long-Term Review: VeeTire Snap WCE Top 40, all the grip none of the slip

Downhill tyres made from motorbike rubber? Andi puts the VeeTire Snap WCE Top 40 to the test in his long term review. I’ve been running a VeeTire Snap WCE on...

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Merida Matts J24+ | For the Mini-Shredder with Big Dreams

Eliza Marsh swings a leg over the Merida Matts J24+ little-hitter from Merida It’d be easy to sweep an abstracted eye over photos of the Merida Matts J24+ and assume...

Bikes 6

RockShox Zeb Ultimate review: new big hitter on the block

Ross reviews the 38mm RockShox Zeb Ultimate, a big and burly enduro fork made to bridge the gap between the Lyrik and Boxxer. 2021 Editors’ Choice This fork features in...

Review

Exclusive First Ride Review: The Brand New Transition Spur

We’ve been lucky enough to have the all new Transition Spur in for an exclusive first ride test ahead of its launch. The brand new Transition Spur sees Transition entering...

Bikes 15

Review: 2021 Orange Five Evo LE short travel big hitter

Andi tackles the trails on Orange’s latest creation, the short travel, progressively angled 2021 Orange Five Evo LE. A few years ago I reviewed the Orange Four and I concluded...

Bikes 10

First Ride Review: 2021 Specialized Epic Pro – No Mercy XC Racing Beast

Wheel this new Specialized Epic Pro out of the box and you’re immediately struck by how neat and purposeful it looks. Thanks to the SRAM AXS Eagle wireless shifting and...

Bikes 7

Julbo Quickshift MTB Goggles | 2 Modes, 1 Pair of Goggles

James tries out the Julbo Quickshift MTB Goggles – will he be glad of the protection they give his eyes? Ever since I was about 7 or 8, I’ve worn...

Eyewear 3

DZR Turin Boots | Now With European Distributor For Easy Purchasing

Hannah checks out the DZR Turin boots, just as they get a whole lot easier to get hold of int he UK and Europe. When offered a pair of these...

Foot Wear 13

2021 Juliana Furtado | First Ride Review

The 2021 Juliana Furtado has seen some significant changes. Pitched as being a very capable trail steed, we’ve sent one of our favourite Van Girls out to play on the...

Bikes 6

Bontrager Rally SPD Shoe Review

My old shoes have died. They were lightweight, XC and absolutely knackered. I am neither particularly lightweight nor XC, so was delighted to be given the opportunity try something a...

Foot Wear 4

First Ride Review: 2021 SRAM GX Eagle, 2 more teeth and 520% range.

Andi has been on the latest version of the SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain with new 520% range cassette for 2 weeks, and here are his first impressions. Before we delve...

Drivetrain 7

Fox Transition Duffel Bag | The Bag You Didn’t Know You Needed

Bike Connection Agency is a twice yearly, intimate event with a small selection of big brands. It’s surprising how quickly you accumulate enough items to make travelling home difficult, so...

Backpacks 3

Showers Pass Ranger Hip Pack | Waterproof Biscuit Transport

Wet weather specialists Showers Pass have just released the big sister to their Rainslinger hip pack. The Showers Pass Ranger hip pack boasts more room, a tool roll, back protection...

Backpacks 10

crankbrothers synthesis alloy wheelset review

Review: Crankbrothers Synthesis E Alloy Wheelset

The Crankbrothers Synthesis range is made up of both carbon and alloy wheelsets, and there are wheels to suit everyone from XC racers to eBikers and downhill racers. For the...

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Evoc FR Lite Race 10litre Backpack – Protection & Pockets Galore

The Evoc FR Lite Race pack made its way into my life and onto my back in November 2019. Riding some extremely steep trails in Thessaloniki, Greece, on an EVOC...

Backpacks

Evoc Bike Travel Bag | Planning Some Adventures?

If you’re dreaming of far flung adventures, maybe you want to take your own bike with you. The Evoc Bike Travel Bag is designed to keep your favourite toy safe...

Review 5

Review: Leatt DBX 3.0 Flat Pedal Shoes

Leatt DBX 3.0 shoe review. Leatt entered the highly competitive shoe market in 2020, so how does the DBX 3.0 stack up? Leatt finally achieved its goal of offering a...

Foot Wear 6

Roval Control SL Team Wheels – First Ride Review

The world of the carbon-rimmed wheel is a complicated one. After all, you need to know why you’re making your rim out of expensive carbon fibre instead of affordable, durable,...

Review 2

5 Packable Jackets Tested – Because You Can’t Predict The Weather

Packable jackets are becoming more and more popular. Whether it be for the growing popularity of bikepacking or simply our unpredictable British weather, having a spare weatherproof layer is a...

Clothing 5

Thule Chariot Cross Trailer – For Riding, Running or Skiing With Kids

Rachel gives the Thule Chariot Cross trailer a long term test, out on the bike, running, walking… but sadly not on the skis! Ah, the peace, quiet and restorative nature...

Other Stuff 3

Cannondale Scalpel 2020 SE 2 – First Ride Review

One of the more interesting aspects of reviewing the new crop of XC bikes is that the press packs manufacturers send out often start with an old photo of what...

Bikes 6

Review: Únic Signature Series, custom riding kit for everyone!

Únic Wear offers riders quality riding kit, with custom design options for the same price as off the shelf brands. If you’re in the market for new clothing to take...

Clothing 12

Nukeproof Horizon Sam Hill Pro Enduro Flat Pedals | Go Gripped-in

Back in February at Bike Connection Agency, the Nukeproof demo guy was appalled to see that I was still carrying around a very worn out (and bent at the axle)...

Pedals 4

Formula Cura 4 Brakes | Shiny Stoppers With Modulation and Power

David tests out the ever so shiny Formula Cura 4 brakes. Once he’s stopped looking at them, or himself in the reflection, how do they perform? Having tried a lot...

Brakes 4

First Ride Review – Giro Manifest Spherical

That\'s some big, sucky venting potential there. Whatever sort of mountain biker you are, you inevitably have special cycling shoes and a particular helmet you wear. Some riders want nothing…

Helmets 5

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