Reviews

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...

Review 4

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...

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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

Showers Pass Refuge Pants | Tough Trousers for Rough Weather

Hannah checks out the Showers Pass Refuge Pants – waterproof trousers from the top of their range. Generally I’ll opt for waterproof shorts for wet weather rides, and deal with...

Clothing 1

First Ride Review: GT Zaskar LT Expert

We’ve had this mossy green-coloured hardcore hardtail in to ride for a few weeks now, and Chipps has been able to take it on enough of his local trails to...

Bikes 9

Shimano XTR Groupset | Premium Components Punished Through Winter

It’s no secret that Shimano was a bit late to the game with their 12 speed drivetrains. While the other ‘Big S’ was cornering the market for wide range single...

Brakes 6

Howies Doyle Waterproof Jacket | For Summer Rides And Much More

As Spring blends into Summer, and the winter wardrobe takes more of a back seat, having a lightweight jacket is a must for any riding kit bag – and the...

Clothing 5

Video: Andi’s Custom Commencal Meta AM 29 SRAM Edition Bike Check!

We might not be able to test a lot of gear during lockdown, but the fresh kit keeps pouring in meaning Andi has customised his Commencal Meta AM 29 with…

Online Feature

Five Ten Trailcross Mid Pro MTB – High Top Flat Pedal Shoes

COVID-19 Notice – The Five Ten Trailcross Mid Pro MTB shoes arrived in time for one regular ride before isolation and have since been ridden on relatively tame trails from out Amanda’s...

Foot Wear 19

Crank Brothers Stamp 1 Pedals | Shred The Trails, Not Your Legs

Hannah has spent the sloppy autumn and winter months on these Crank Brothers Stamp 1 composite entry level pedals. Having had my favourite DMR Vault pedals stolen from me (while...

Pedals 4

First Ride Review: Kona Hei Hei CR/DL | For XC And More

The 2020 Kona Hei Hei has undergone another step-change, continuing its metamorphosis from XC race machine to something much more trail-capable, with a significantly remodelled frame design, geometry updates and...

Bikes 4

Orbea Occam M10 2020 Review | One Bike, Many Purposes?

Ross hops aboard the Orbea Occam M10 – is it really the all rounder it’s billed as? Last year Orbea relaunched the Occam as a 140mm travel, do it all...

Bikes 3

2021 Rockshox Pike | First Ride Review

We’ve had a new Pike, in a 29in x 150mm flavour, for a few weeks now and, despite chunky riding being out of the question for the last couple of...

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