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Review: Schwalbe Hans Dampf Super Gravity 27.5×2.35in Tyre
Schwalbe has updated the Hans Dampf tyre with a new Addix rubber compound. Is it grippier, faster and more durable? James investigates
Best Grip Winner: DMR Vault Flat Pedal Review
DMR Vaults are popular flat pedals for a very good reason. David explains why in his detailed review from Issue 113 of Singletrack Magazine
Review: BikeYoke Revive Dropper Post
After a few months of riding in muddy slop, does the Revive Dropper post still function in a buttery manner?
Review: Pivot Switchblade 29 Pro XT
With a dw-link suspension design and 29/27.5+ compatibility, the Pivot Switchblade is one of the most high-tech carbon mountain bikes going.
Review: Orange Stage 5 RS
Is the Orange Stage 5 a better bike than the venerable Five? Wil certainly thinks so, after reviewing the smurf-a-tron as part of our 29er group test
Best Engineered Winner: Hope F20 Flat Pedal Review
Made right here in the UK, are the Hope F20 flat pedals some of the best going? David tests and reviews some purple F20s to find out
Review: Kenda Honey Badger DH Pro 27.5×2.4in Tyre
Does one's Honey Badger simply not care? James investigates with this burly reinforced enduro tyre from Kenda.
Review: Calibre Bossnut V2
For those who are fed up of unattainable £7k wonder-sleds, the Calibre Bossnut is a decent full susser at an unbelievably low price point.
Review: Continental Der Kaiser Projekt Protection Apex 27.5×2.4in Tyre
James tests the chunky Continental Der Kaiser Projekt tyres as part of our Hi-Tech Rubber group test.
Halo Vapour 35mm Wheelset: Long Term Test
At £345 for front AND rear, are these the plus size wheels you are looking for?
Best Overall: NS Radiance Flat Pedal Review
Radiance by name, radiant by nature. These uber-bright flat pedals from NS Bikes performed exceptionally well in our 17-pedal group test
Review: Orange Four RS
The Orange Four is sometimes overshadowed by the Five, but Andi finds that the shorter travel bike is a lot more capable than you may think
PackTowl Personal Face Towel Review
Is this the best piece of kit you can buy for under a tenner? Yes, we reviewed a towel.
Haglofs L.I.M Essens Down Jacket Review
Well, that's summer done with. Is this the ultimate ultralight down jacket?
Review: Evil The Following
Can 29ers be playful? The Following from Evil Bike Co. waves its hand in the air and says "YES I BLOODY WELL CAN!" Full review within.
Best Budget Winner: DMR V8 Flat Pedal Review
The DMR V8 flat pedals may be the cheaper alternative to the popular Vaults, but these are an excellent set of flatties for those on a budget
Review: Saracen Ariel Elite 2018 – Exclusive, In-Depth First Ride Review
We've had Saracen's new long travel Ariel for a couple of months, and now we can spill the beans on this chunky enduro beast
10 Flat Pedal Shoes From Eurobike
New flat pedal shoes from the likes of Shimano, Afton, Vaude, O'Neal, Five Ten and Pearl Izumi.
Review: Burgtec Penthouse MK4 Flat Pedals
After 18 months of thrashing, what does James have to say about the MK4 edition of the Burgtec Penthouse flat pedals? Read on.
Review: Trek Stache 9.8
Trek has committed hard to the 29+ wheelsize with the Stache 9.8 - a carbon fibre trail hardtail built around 29x3.0in tyres and a 120mm travel fork
Review: Salsa Woodsmoke 29+ GX1
The Salsa Woodsmoke possesses a unique look, and unique performance. Barney puts it to the test to see how this 29er plusser handles on the trail
Review: Jones Plus 29+ Steel
With its slender steel frame, truss fork and unique geometry, the Jones Plus bike takes a very different approach to things.
Review: Giro Chamber SPD Shoes
SPD shoes with a skate shoe exterior - Giro's Chamber shoe looks great, but does it perform?
Ion K_Lite Zip Knee Pads
Hannah has been falling off a lot recently, how have her knees fared in these?
Review: POC Tectal Race Helmet with SPIN technology – World Exclusive
Sanny got his greedy little mitts on the latest helmet technology to come out of Swedish safety specialists, POC. Here’s what he thought.
Review: ION Rascal SPD Shoes
ION has entered the mountain bike shoe market with the new Raid and Rascal. Wil tests the Rascal clip-in shoes to see how they stack up
Review: Troy Lee A1 MIPS Helmet
Barney comes over all beat poet. We don't think anything hit him on the head during the test…
Review: Julbo Dirt 2.0 Glasses
The Dirt 2.0 glasses offer a large wrap-around profile along with high-tech Zebra Light lenses made of a proprietary NXT material.
Review: Tifosi Camrock Light Night Fototec Glasses
Tifosi Optics is one of the largest sporting eyewear brands in the world. We review a pair of the Camrock glasses with photochromatic lenses
Review: Bluegrass Tuatara Idro Body Armour
Barney stormtoopers up, but don't worry - his reviews are much more accurate than the average 'troopers marksmanship.
Review: Giant Full E+1
Did this e-mtb deliver miles of fun? Hannah tests and reviews Giant's latest full suspension e-bike, which is based on the popular Trance
Review: Specialized 2FO ClipLite Lace Shoes
As the lighter and more streamlined version of the Specialized 2FO shoe, the 2FO ClipLite Lace is pegged as a tough SPD shoe for XC and trail riding
Review: Bluegrass Eagle Golden Eyes Helmet
The sub-£100 Bluegrass Eagle Golden Eyes helmet aims to bring MET performance to a more accessible price point.
Review: DMR Bikes SLED
Designed for riding all of the mountain, the InfraRed SLED is the first long-travel full suspension bike from DMR Bikes.
Review: Flare Clothing Solar T-Shirt And Stage Shorts
UK brand Flare has been making casual mountain bike clothing for 3 years now. Hannah checks out the Solar tech-tee and Stage enduro shorts
Review: Source Hipster Hydration Pack
It looks like a bumbag, but it comes with a shoulder harness. So what is the Source Hipster? Wil investigates in his review of this unique fanny pack
Zombie Apocalypse Bike Review: Shand Drove
The Shand Drove (now Bahookie) is one of the most capable dropbar 29ers going. But will it help you survive the zombie attack??
Zombie Apocalypse Bike Review: Olsen Ram 27.5+
The Olsen Ram may look bonkers with its handmade carbon fibre frame, but this bike is packed with practicality and versatility
Zombie Apocalypse Bike Review: BTR Ranger
Would you pick a UK-made steel hardtail to survive the Zombie Apocalypse? Wil tests the BTR Ranger to see if it can outrun the undead
Final Adieu: Liv Hail Advanced 1 Longterm Review
Hannah bids a final farewell to the world's longest travel women's specific mountain bike; the 160mm travel Liv Hail Advanced 1
Review: Ohlins RXF36 fork & STX22 shock
James reports back from testing an Ohlins one-two duo of shock and fork
Review: Focus Jarifa I29 Pro
Nicole Mallet uses a Focus e-bike to help her rehabilitate from an injury sustained during enduro racing. Will she become an e-convert?
Review | Huck Norris Tubeless Puncture Protection
Does this foam filling forfend flats? David Hayward finds out
Review: Shimano Saint PD-MX80 Flat Pedals
To complete our flat pedal grouptest, Ross writes about Shimano Saints. This is about as long term as long-term reviews get!
Review: Dakine Slayer Knee Pads – Winner Best All-Round
Dakine calls the Slayer "the ultimate lightweight, highly-breathable knee pad for every level of rider". Read on for our review
Review: Alpinestars Paragon Knee Pads – Winner Best Value
The Alpinestars Paragon knee pads take out the Best Value award in our 'Pads For Pedalling' group test. See why here;
Review: TLD Speed Knee Sleeve – Winner Most Comfortable
The Speed Knee Sleeve is a lightweight knee pad from Troy Lee Designs, featuring flexible D3O padding
Review: POC VPD Air Knee Pads – Winner Most Protection
POC arms its VPD Air pads with a flexible material that hardens up on impact. So for lightweight pads, just how tough are they?
Review: Thomson Elite Covert Dropper Post
Is the Thomson Elite Covert dropper post worth the pennies? Chipps has been testing one to find out - full review within