The Hutchinson Toro proved to be one of the biggest surprises of the whole tyre group test.
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Review: Rose Root Miller 3
James Vincent puts this mid-travel 29er to the test in big mountains and tight trails. How does he get on?
Review: Michelin Wild Rock’R² Gum 27.5×2.35in Tyre
Michelin is on a mission with its new range of off-road tyres. So has the new Wild RockR² accomplished that mission? James investigates.
Review: Madison Addict 3-Layer Storm Jacket
After a year of all-weather testing, Rob gives his verdict on this tough 3-layer waterproof jacket from Madison.
Review: e*thirteen TRS Race 27.5×2.35in Tyre
James tests the Baker's Dozen of all tyre brands to find out if the TRS Race is the ultimate rubber for all mountain shreddability.
Review: Troy Lee Designs A2 MIPS Helmet
Troy Lee now offer two trail helmets. Is the A2 a notch above the A1? Or something different altogether? Antony delivers his review of the TLD A2.
Review: X-Fusion McQueen Roughcut HLR Fork
The X-Fusion McQueen proves that you don't need to spend near a grand to get a high quality suspension fork.
Review: Troy Lee Designs Ruckus Sleeveless Baselayer
No ruckus with this baselayer from Troy Lee Designs. In fact, with its stealth pockets and compression fit, it's quite the opposite actually.
Review: Lezyne Digital Shock Drive
The Digital Shock Drive from Lezyne is compact, beautifully made, and has shiny gold bits - but there's a bit more to it than that.
Review: Superstar Components Electro Alpine Trail 29er Wheelset
Superstar steps up with the Alpine Trail 30 wheelset, which features 30mm wide rims and a buzzy 102pt engagement freehub mechanism
Review: Wolf Tooth Components ReMote
If you own a cable-activated dropper post, the Wolf Tooth ReMote could be the best upgrade you ever make.
Review: FSA Afterburner Brakes
FSA is the third largest component manufacturer in the world. So how do they do disc brakes? We tested the Afterburners to find out.
Review: Cube Freeride Plus 20 Pack
Barney takes Cubes Freeride Plus 20 pack into the wilds of Calderdale for six months
Review: Topeak Turbo Morph G
It's a trail pump that thinks it's a track pump. The Turbo Morph G is perfect for folk with big tyres and a bit of extra pack space.
Review: ODI Elite Pro Grips
Our youthful tester and ex-work experience office whipping boy, Fin, has just finished testing the ODI Elite Pro grips.
Review: Sombrio Highline Shorts
"The ultimate in lightweight comfort for any adventure”, say Sombrio. So Antony went on many adventures to test the Highline baggy shorts.
Review: Zerode Taniwha
Andi's been riding the snot out of the carbon fibre Zerode Taniwha to find out if gearboxes are indeed the future.
Review: Morvelo Covert Series Apparel
With hidden storage abound, the Morvelo Covert apparel series is all about ditching the backpack for your regular mountain bike rides.
Review: Dakine Slayer Elbow Pads vs. POC Joint VPD Air
Adele Mitchell puts two sets of elbow pads through their paces - in the UK and the Alps.
Review: Topeak Mini Morph G Pump
Rachel Sokal puts Topeak's smallest pump through its paces for a few months
Review: Going 26+ With Maxxis’ Minion DHF & DHR II 2.8in Tyres
If you own a 27.5in mountain bike, going 26+ is increasingly becoming a valid option. After converting his hardtail to 26+, David gives us the lowdown.
Review: Specialized S-Works Epic Hardtail World Cup
Is the Specialized S-Works Epic the fastest hardtail we've ever ridden? At 8.23kg (18.1lb) for the complete bike, it is most definitely the lightest.
Review: Fi’zi:k M3B Uomo SPD Mountain Bike Shoes
The Italians give us their take on a top-level XC racing shoe, complete with a carbon fibre sole and BOA dial.
Review: Love Mud Hobo 29er Wheels
Can £229 buy you a decent mountain bike wheelset? Love Mud sent us a Hobo wheelset to put through the grinder to find out.
Review: Canyon Exceed CF SL 7.9 Di2
I don’t get the opportunity to ride lightweight race hardtails so much these days. It’s probably got something to do with living in Calder Valley, where most of our mountain…
Review: ION Shell_Amp Vario Jacket
With its softshell construction, waterproof membrane technology and adjustable fit, the ION Shell_Amp Vario is one luxurious foul weather jacket.
Review: Brake Force One H2O Brakes
The H2O brakes from Brake Force One are unlike any other brake we have ever tested before.
Review: Vee Crown Gem 27.5×2.35in Tyre
Vee Tire Co. is often overshadowed by the bigger tyre brands, so James got some Crown Gem tyres in for testing to see if he was missing out.
Review: Magura MT Trail Carbon Brakes
With the MT Trail Carbon, Magura has paired a 4-piston front brake to a 2-piston rear brake. So is this the ultimate set of stoppers for trail riding?
Review: Litelok Gold
A lock. So simple, but so important, and Tom Nash reckons the flexible Litelok is the best he's used.
Review: Specialized Butcher GRID 27.5×2.3in Tyre
For enduro racing and alpine schralping, Specialized offers the Butcher tyre with a reinforced GRID casing. But is it as tough as they say it is?
Review: MRP Ribbon 160mm 29er Fork
Does the MRP Ribbon have what it takes to ride toe-to-toe with the likes of the Fox 36 and RockShox Lyrik? Ross gives us his review of this long travel…
Review: Mavic Deemax Pro SPD Shoes
Mavic created the Deemax Pro as an aggressive SPD shoe for trail riding and enduro racing, with burly rubber tread and an asymmetric upper.
Review: RockShox SID World Cup Fork
Is the new generation SID fork a step in the right direction? Olly has been putting the top-end World Cup model to the test to find out.
Book review: Bike Nation by Peter Walker
"Cycling can save the world." A bold claim, but after reading this book, you just might be convinced.
Review: Pro Team Compressor Tubeless Tyre Inflator
Seating tubeless tyres can be a pain in the arse without access to an air compressor. Enter the Team Compressor from Pro.
First Ride: Sonder Evol
What can we expect from the Evol - Sonder's first full suspension bike? Wil went over yonder with the Sonder, so you can wonder no more!
Review: DT Swiss XM 1501 Spline One 30mm Wheelset
The Spline One XM 1501 wheels from DT Swiss are a premium set of alloy hoops that are priced very close to carbon. So are they worth it?
Review: Camelbak Mule LR Hydration Pack
Camelbak has completely redesigned the classic Mule. Did they get it right? Check out Rob's review of the Mule LR pack here.
Review: Ibis 738 Aluminum Wheels
The 738 is the first alloy wheelset from Ibis Cycles. Featuring a 34mm inner rim width, Ibis claims these will fit tyres from 2.35in wide up to 2.8in wide.
Review: Endura MT500 Helmet
The Endura MT500 helmet is packed with features, including Koroyd technology. Andi wrapped his luscious locks with one to put it to the test
Review: Dragon Alliance EnduroX Jet Transition Glasses
The EnduroX glasses from Dragon Alliance aren't cheap. Wil's been testing a pair for the past 6 months to see whether the clever lenses meet the claims
Review: Canyon Exceed CF SL 7.9 Di2
The Canyon Exceed is a light, fast and beautifully smooth carbon hardtail. Then we added a dropper post and fat tyres to see how hard we could push it.
Longterm Review: Crayons’ Ibis Ripley LS
After six months aboard the longer and slacker Ibis Ripley LS, Rob gives his feedback on this high-end trail machine
Bike Test: Modern Geometry 29ers
In case you hadn’t noticed, 29ers are kind of hot right now. Wil and the test team take on three of the best to see if big wheels are back.
Review: Adidas Evil Eye Evo Pro Glasses
The lenses on the Evil Eye Evo Pro glasses are huuuuuge! Wil tests these pricey shades to find out if they're a legitimate alternative to wearing goggles
Review: WTB Vigilante TCS Tough High Grip 27.5×2.3in Tyre
WTB offers the Vigilante tyre with a TCS Tough casing and a High Grip rubber compound for those who are hard on their gear.
17 Flat Pedals Tested & Reviewed
Looking for some fresh flat pedals? Check out our ultimate buyers guide with no less than 17 flat pedals tested and reviewed
Review: Canyon Neuron AL 9.9
The perfect marathon machine from the German direct sales wizards? Antony puts Canyon's big-wheeled version of the Neuron to the test.