Review: Dainese Trail Skins 2 Knee Pads – Winner Most Breathable

Review: Dainese Trail Skins 2 Knee Pads – Winner Most Breathable

Dainese updates its popular Trail Skin knee pad with the 2nd generation design

Review: Specialized Command IRCC Dropper Post

Review: Specialized Command IRCC Dropper Post

Hannah tests and reviews the Command IRCC dropper post from Specialized as part of our 10-way dropper post group test

Review: Magura Vyron elect Wireless Dropper Post

Review: Magura Vyron elect Wireless Dropper Post

Magura jumps head-first into the dropper game with a wireless electronic jobber called the Vyron. How did it fare in a British winter? James tells all

Review: Giro Terraduro Mid SPD Shoes

Review: Giro Terraduro Mid SPD Shoes

With a large flap covering the laces, the Giro Terraduro Mids are British-friendly SPD trail shoes

Maxxis Minion DHF tyre review

Maxxis Minion DHF tyre review

Maxxis answers the wide-rim movement with a range of WT tyres. Wil tests and reviews the 3C versions of the Minion DHF and Minion DHR II

Review: Dynaplug Tubeless Puncture Repair Kit

Review: Dynaplug Tubeless Puncture Repair Kit

Chipps has been using the trusty Dynaplug tubeless tyre repair tool for nearly a year now. What does he think of the compact Dynaplug system?

Review: RockShox Reverb Stealth Dropper Post

Review: RockShox Reverb Stealth Dropper Post

Is the latest RockShox Reverb the best dropper post on the market? Barney notches up 15 months aboard his to deliver us his longterm review

Review: KS LEV Integra Dropper Post

Review: KS LEV Integra Dropper Post

The KS LEV dropper post has been around since 2011, and has been refined since then. So how does the latest stack up to the competition? Full review within

Review: Funn UpDown Dropper Post

Review: Funn UpDown Dropper Post

The UpDown is the first dropper post to come from Funn Components. With a sealed cartridge and external routing, it promises reliability and easy servicing

Review: Fabric Scoop Gel Saddle

Review: Fabric Scoop Gel Saddle

The Scoop Gel from Fabric is a clean lined, comfy seat for those with medium-wide sit bones and fifty English pounds to spend. Doesn’t have to be in white

Review: Northwave Outcross Plus Shoes

Review: Northwave Outcross Plus Shoes

Not quite an XC race shoe, and not quite a full-blown enduro boot either. Is the Northwave Outlook Plus the Goldilocks shoe for trail riders? Rachel investigates

Review: Fox Transfer Dropper Post

Review: Fox Transfer Dropper Post

The Fox Transfer is entirely new compared to the old D.O.S.S dropper post. But is it better? Chipps notches up 12 months of testing to find out

Review: Stans NoTubes Flow MK3 Wheels

Review: Stans NoTubes Flow MK3 Wheels

After Stans NoTubes redesigned the venerable Flow rim last year, we got in a set of the new Flow MK3 wheels for testing

Review: Crank Brothers Highline Dropper Post

Review: Crank Brothers Highline Dropper Post

After the Kronolog disaster, has Crank Brothers redeemed itself with the Highline? James has spent 12 months on one to find out

Longterm Review: Cotic FlareMAX

Longterm Review: Cotic FlareMAX

With 120mm of travel, the Cotic FlareMAX is the RocketMAX's baby brother. Make no mistake though, this is one capable steel trail bike

Review: Firepot Dehydrated Meals

Review: Firepot Dehydrated Meals

Tom tests out some bike packing friendly meals

Review: Brand-X Ascend Dropper Post

Review: Brand-X Ascend Dropper Post

Can you get a decent dropper post for less than £150? Rob Crayons checks out the internally-routed Ascend from Brand-X

First Ride Review: 2018 Merida One-Forty 800

First Ride Review: 2018 Merida One-Forty 800

We get a ride on the new 140mm travel One-Forty from Merida that features progressive geometry, a new suspension design and chunky 2.6in rubber

First Ride Review: Marin B17 One

First Ride Review: Marin B17 One

Chipps takes an early sneak ride on the latest incarnation of Marin's iconic B17 model

First Ride Review: Intense Cycles New Carbine 29er

First Ride Review: Intense Cycles New Carbine 29er

After two days of testing the new Intense Carbine on the trails of Punta Ala in Italy, what did Wil think of the new long-travel 29er? Read on for the…

First Ride- 2018 Orbea Rallon

First Ride- 2018 Orbea Rallon

Dean Hersey gets some back to back runs on the new long travel 29er from Orbea

First Ride Review: Lapierre Prorace SAT 729 2018

First Ride Review: Lapierre Prorace SAT 729 2018

Olly Townsend gives us the first ever ride review of Lapierre's new softtail XC race bike

Review: Superstar Nano-X Flat Pedals

Review: Superstar Nano-X Flat Pedals

Superstar's wallet friendly, perennial budget flats ship with two lengths of pin for riders to tune grip. David Hayward put them through a few months of Pennine gritstone

Review: Funn Black Magic Flat Pedals

Review: Funn Black Magic Flat Pedals

Funn's plastic budget pedals went through several months of Yorkshire filth in the hands of a few testers. David Hayward sees how they stack up

Review: 45NRTH Heiruspecs Flat Pedals

Review: 45NRTH Heiruspecs Flat Pedals

These pedals are fat bike specific, and, lacking snow for now, we just put them through a load of mud instead to see how they perform

Review: Nukeproof Horizon Pro Flat Pedals

Review: Nukeproof Horizon Pro Flat Pedals

Designed in conjunction with Sam Hill, are the Horizons the best flat pedals going? David investigates in his review

Review: Wellgo B144 Flat Pedals

Review: Wellgo B144 Flat Pedals

At a lick under 50 quid, the B144 flat pedals from Wellgo boast great features for the money. Also available in colours other than pink

Review: Gamut Podium Flat Pedals

Review: Gamut Podium Flat Pedals

The Gamut Podiums were the lightest of the lot in our flat pedal group test. But how tough and grippy are they? Read on for the review

Review: Race Face Chester Flat Pedals

Review: Race Face Chester Flat Pedals

Are plastic pedals better than alloy? David tests the Chester flatties from Race Face to find out

Review: Pedaling Innovations Catalyst Flat Pedals

Review: Pedaling Innovations Catalyst Flat Pedals

The Pedaling Innovations Catalyst pedals are the largest platform flat pedals on the market, and they're meant to change your riding style

Review: Kona Hei Hei DL

Review: Kona Hei Hei DL

Is the Kona Hei Hei DL just like every other 100mm travel XC bike? Certainly not, and Wil explains why in his review of the carbon fibre green machine

Review: Vitus Escarpe 29 VRX

Review: Vitus Escarpe 29 VRX

The Vitus Escarpe 29 VRX is one helluva package for the monies. Tom reviews the 29er trail bike to see just how good it is

Review: Spank Spoon Flat Pedals

Review: Spank Spoon Flat Pedals

With 3 sizes to choose from and loads of grip, the Spank Spoon pedals are some of the best flats we reviewed in our flat pedal group test

Review: Crank Brothers Stamp Flat Pedals

Review: Crank Brothers Stamp Flat Pedals

The Crank Brothers Stamp pedals come with a 5-year warranty. So just how tough are they? We test and review both sizes

Review: Sixpack Skywalker Flat Pedals

Review: Sixpack Skywalker Flat Pedals

At less than 400g for the pair, the Skywalker flat pedals from German brand Sixpack Racing are impressively well made

Review: Speedplay Brass Knuckles Flat Pedals

Review: Speedplay Brass Knuckles Flat Pedals

As part of our flat pedal group test in Issue #113 of Singletrack Magazine, we review the exotic Brass Knuckle pedals from Speedplay

Review: SRAM GX 1×12 Drivetrain

Review: SRAM GX 1×12 Drivetrain

GX Eagle is here! Chipps gives us his review of the new lower-cost 1x12 drivetrain from SRAM

Review: Specialized Enduro Elite Carbon 29

Review: Specialized Enduro Elite Carbon 29

Is the Specialized Enduro 29er the king of all things endoooro? Tom Hill has been thrashing the latest bike to find out

Review: Camelbak Palos LR 4

Review: Camelbak Palos LR 4

Wil tests the 2nd generation Palos from Camelbak to find out if bum bags are the future

Review: WTB Ci31 Carbon Rims

Review: WTB Ci31 Carbon Rims

With a 31mm internal width and a 455g claimed weight, WTB's Ci31 carbon rim is ideal for aggressive trail riding

Review: Production Privee Shan GT

Review: Production Privee Shan GT

Andi has been testing the Production Privee Shan GT to see if the newer 29er matches the pedigree of the original Shan.

Review: Liv Hail Advanced 1

Review: Liv Hail Advanced 1

Hannah has been testing this enduro monster on UK trails - how has she fared?

Review: Race Face Charge Knee Pads

Review: Race Face Charge Knee Pads

The lightweight and breathable Race Face Charge knee pads are about as minimalist as it gets

Review: Wee Cog Slider Saddle Bag

Review: Wee Cog Slider Saddle Bag

Handmade in Scotland, the Slider from Wee Cog is a saddle bag designed specifically for use with dropper seatposts

First Ride Review: Rocky Mountain Altitude Powerplay 70

First Ride Review: Rocky Mountain Altitude Powerplay 70

Wil travelled to Valberg to ride the 150mm travel Rocky Mountain Altitude Powerplay. Is this the best e-MTB on the market? Find out here

Review: 2018 Rocky Mountain Altitude Carbon 50

Review: 2018 Rocky Mountain Altitude Carbon 50

Rocky Mountain's latest Altitude gets a new carbon construction, future-proof features and more. Read what Andi thought of it in his review

Review: Lauf Trail Racer Boost Forks

Review: Lauf Trail Racer Boost Forks

Long distance racer Lee Craigie takes the light, but unconventional Lauf fork for a few extra-long rides. How did she get on?

Review: Giant Trance 1

Review: Giant Trance 1

Just how much better is the 2017 Trance? Wil tests and reviews Giant's most popular full suspension mountain bike to find out

Review: Bontrager Rhythm SPD Shoes

Review: Bontrager Rhythm SPD Shoes

The unique-looking Rhythm SPD shoes are tough, grippy and well-armoured. Wil gives us his review of Bontrager's latest SPD trail kicks

Review: SRAM Level Ultimate Disc Brakes

Review: SRAM Level Ultimate Disc Brakes

With carbon lever blades and a machined twin-piston calliper, the premium Level Ultimate is the lightest disc brake from SRAM

Review: Five Ten Freerider EPS Flat Pedal Shoes

Review: Five Ten Freerider EPS Flat Pedal Shoes

Over the past winter season, James has been testing the all-weather Freerider EPS shoes from Five Ten. Do they get the thumbs up? Read on to find out