Shimano-owned PRO gave us a sub-£200 Koryak dropper post to test. Does it work? Is it reliable? Where am I? Wil answers your burning questions.
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Review: Funn Black Ace Carbon Handlebars & Strippa Evo Stem
When it comes to bars and stems, how wide and short should you go? Wil's been testing some Funn bits on his longterm test bike to find out.
Is This Topeak Ratchet Rocket Lite NTX The Neatest Mini Tool Kit We’ve Ever Reviewed?
Do you love high quality tools? Does your family worry about your neatness? The Topeak Ratchet Rocket Lite NTX could be the answer to all your dreams.
Want To Go 11 Speed For Less Money? We Test & Review The Shimano SLX M7000 Groupset
Shimano's latest SLX M7000 drivetrain borrows technology from the top-end XTR groupset to create a value-oriented workhorse 1x11 setup.
We Test & Review The Smooth TRP G-Spec Slate Brakes
TRP offers quad-piston braking power in the G-Spec version of the Slate trail brake. How does it stack up against the rest? Wil got testing to find out.
Review: Camelbak KUDU Protector 20 Backpack
Redesigned for 2018, the all-new Camelbak KUDU combines an in-built back protector with a brilliant harness and clever storage. Review within.
Review: Sonder Transmitter Carbon GX Eagle Revelation
Sonder makes use of chubby tyres and a 130mm fork to make the Transmitter Carbon a highly versatile and trail-ready hardtail.
Review: Identiti Mettle GX Eagle
Identiti has gone all-in with the 160mm travel Mettle. Barney's been razzing about on one, and is ready to deliver his verdict.
Tyre Review: Bontrager XR Mud vs Specialized Storm Control
Don't accept the winter wetness. Embrace it with a set of proper mud tyres. Here are two of the best for cross country mud-pluggin'.
Shimano’s Deore XT Di2 2×11 Electronic Drivetrain Is From A Sci-Fi Movie
After six months of thrashing Shimano's latest electronic drivetrain in Calderdale's wet and muddy conditions, David gives us his verdict.
Review: Trillion Prime
Trillion sent us a prototype Prime to put to through the grinder for our Killer Hardtail group test. Read the review of this UK-made steel hardtail right here.
Review: SD Components DVC Chamber
Could the Dynamic Volume Chamber be the upgrade your fork has been looking for? Andrew's been testing one to find out.
Review: Nukeproof Scout 290 Race
Based on the Mega, the Scout is Nukeproof's tough do-it-all hardtail range. Here we test the entry-level 29er model to see what your £1099 gets you.
Review: Kona Honzo Carbon Trail DL
The Honzo Carbon takes the 29in carbon hardtail where it has not dared to go before. Did Kona do a bad bad thing? Wil gets involved to find out.
Review: Specialized Butcher & Slaughter GRID 27.5×2.8 Tyres
When a Butcher and a Slaughter go plus sized, is there more fun, or more blood? Barney's been testing these 2.8in rubbers to find out.
Review: Maxxis High Roller II EXO 3C 27.5×2.4in Tyre
How did the venerable Maxxis High Roller II hold up against the competition in our High Tech Trail Tyre group test? Read on to find out.
Review: KMC X11 EPT Anti-Rust Chain
Just how good is the EPT anti-rust coating? We gave one to a high-mileage test rider to see if months of wet weather riding and neglect could beat it.
Review: Nukeproof Mega 290 Race
Mega by name, Mega by nature. Another idiotproof enduro offering from Nukeproof, and Rob gives us his verdict.
Review: Stan’s NoTubes Arch S1 29er Wheelset
Tom Nash has been testing the S1 version of the venerable Arch rim to see whether this £350 wheelset can stand up to a Tweed Valley thrashing.
Review: Hutchinson Toro Hardskin 27.5×2.35in Tyre
The Hutchinson Toro proved to be one of the biggest surprises of the whole tyre group test.
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.