WTB have rejigged their casings and their compounds. We had the new WTB Judge and Verdict for a few months now. And they’re excellent. Benji: “I’ve been a longtime fan…
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Editors’ Choice 2024: Madison Roam Windproof Jacket
The Madison Roam Windproof is a stretchy fit, wind resistant jacket that is easily compressible and packable and can be stuffed into its own pocket. A lightweight ‘Lake Blue’ layer…
Editors’ Choice 2024: Hammerhead Karoo 3 GPS Unit
Could the new Hammerhead Karoo 3 rival the latest from Garmin and Wahoo? Chipps certainly thinks so. Chipps: “I had the previous Karoo 2 unit for 18 months and this…
Editors’ Choice 2024: Saracen Ariel 30 Elite
Saracen Ariel 30 Elite is yet another Ariel model from Saracen that looks the absolute bee’s knees. Literally. How does this yellow zinger handle the trails? Sometimes you get on…
Editors’ Choice 2024: Worx HydroShot 56 Cordless Pressure Washer
The Worx HydroShot 56 has been a game changer for me, and is genuinely useful. Put it to the top of your new toys shopping list. In the Editors’ Choice…
Stubble & Co Adventure Bag review
The Stubble & Co Adventure bag is designed to fit in most carry-on luggage situations, this 42 litre pack has a clamshell style opening, combining the best of suitcase and…
7Mesh Skypilot Jacket review
7Mesh describe its Skypilot as a “flawless wind and waterproof jacket for every adventure”. After 24 months of testing, Sanny is not so sure and ponders whether the marketing hyperbole…
7iDP Sam Hill Knee Pad review
The full name of these is 7iDP Sam Hill Knee Pad Holographic LTD Edition Series 1. That is quite the mouthful. Not that you should put knee pads in your…
ABUS HiDrop Helmet Review
Although fairly budget friendly, the ABUS HiDrop helmet is not just an entry level lid designed to get you by, it’s been used in multiple UCI World Series events. HiDrop…
Transition Sentinel 2025: First Ride Review+
Transition Sentinel: 29er seeks adventurous riders for mutual outdoor fun. Sleek, sexy and BMX-y. 160mm up front, 150mm out back. Roving reporter Tim WIld tries out a 2025 Deep Purple…
Clarks CRS C4 Brakeset review
This Clarks CRS C4 Brakeset has been one of the products I have been most excited to test for a while. Did they disappoint? Let’s find out… Pros Cons Clarks…
Sonder Evol GX Eagle Transmission review
Marketed as “aggressive trail” which, in our eyes, is just another word for enduro and this Sonder Evol is as enduro as any. Pros Cons Some modern bikes have been…
Funn Upturn 55mm High Riser Handlebar review
How high is too high? We check out of these lofty 55mm rise Funn Upturn handlebars perform on the trails. The may be high but are they mighty? Pros Cons…
Saracen Mantra Race LSL review
The Saracen Mantra Race LSL sports some typical Saracen geometry: it is long AF. The reach on this L is 490mm, which will ride longer when sagged. Pros Cons I…
Lazer Chase KinetiCore Helmet review
The Lazer Chase KinetiCore is a downhill rated helmet with a comparatively reasonable price tag (well, it’s under £200). Pros Cons The Lazer Chase KinetiCore is a downhill rated helmet…
Deviate Highlander II review
Deviate Highlander II is pleasantly surprising. It’s a fantastic trail bike that’s easy to get to grips with and have a great day aboard. Pros Cons We were fans of…
Crankbrothers BC18 SOS Bottle Cage Tool Kit review
Crankbrothers BC18 SOS Bottle Cage Tool Kit is undeniably expensive for a bottle cage and multitool combo but I would say the long-term value and peace of mind are worth…
Julbo Forest MIPS helmet review
This Julbo Forest MIPS helmet is a bit more towards the gnar-oriented side of open-face helmets yet still feels nice and light to wear. Is this the perfect all rounder…
Starling Cycles Mega Murmur review
The Starling Mega Murmur, as you may be able to guess by the name, is the bigger travel Murmur. 165mm of rear travel paired with 170mm travel forks up front.…
Madison Code Breaker Sunglasses review
If you want a three lens eyewear option, the value for money is clearly present on these Madison Code Breaker Sunglasses 3 Pack. The first pair of riding glasses I…
Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Pro: first ride review
The 50th anniversary of Specialized brings us the fifteenth Stumpy: here's our early verdict on the Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Pro.
Last Coal V4 review
Last Coal V4 vital stats: full 29, 180mm fork, 165mm rear, 63° head angle, 77.1° effective seat angle, 438mm chain stays. How does it ride?
Orbea Occam SL M-LTD review
The Orbea Occam SL is the svelte sibling of the Occam SL and LT duo. This Occam SL looks to the fast, light, distance side of trail riding.
Elite Struka Microadjust Bottle Cage review
Carry almost any bottle securely, and free it with one tiny click with the Elite Struka Microadjust bottle cage.
Reverse Base flat pedal review
Reverse Base flat pedal vital stats: 116 x 104 x 20mm. Slightly concave shape with added CNC work. 16 x 11mm pins per pedal.
Orbea Occam LT M-Team review
The Orbea Occam LT is an engaging ride. It requires and rewards an accurate rider who pays attention at all times. Which is not a bad thing.
Abus AirDrop MIPS helmet review
The Abus AirDrop MIPS is a well made and designed helmet that offers great levels of breathability and forget-you're-wearing it comfort.
Book Review: Potholes and Pavements
Some years ago I met Laura Laker and she seemed to me to be an essentially nice and positive person. One of those people it would be hard to be…
Orbea Laufey H-LTD review
It's just as well the Orbea Laufey H-LTD handles so well because if we turn our attention to the build kit, it's something of a harder sell.
Giant Stance 29 1 review
The Giant Stance 29 1 is a refreshingly affordable mountain bike. Yer classic entry level full-sus trail bike. Alloy, 29in, 125/140mm travel.
Formula Selva C Fork review
This is a 170mm travel Formula Selva C (coil) fork. I went with the 170mm version because Formula forks have shorter axle-to-crown lengths.
Lezyne Helmet Lite Drive 1200+ LED review
Lezyne Helmet Lite Drive 1200+ LED has eight LEDs, delivering a broad 1,200 lumenbeam, 60-hour runtime and USB-C port recharging.
Troy Lee Designs Mathis Jacket review
Troy Lee Designs Mathis Jacket is a cooler weather lightweight and packable jacket, offering some weather protection along with insulation.
Wolf Tooth Resolve Dropper Post review
The Wolf Tooth Resolve dropper does away with the usual IFP arrangement, that can leak air into oil, and promises to never get squishy.
Shimano GF8 (GF800) Gore-Tex Shoes review
The Shimano GF8 (GF800) Gore-Tex shoe is billed as ‘ultimate cold weather shoe’. Designed for not only wet, but cold days on the trails.
Calibre Line T3 27 review
If you're new to mountain biking, or upgrading from heavy bike shaped object, you'll find the Calibre Line T3 27 feels pretty impressive.
Cannondale Scalpel 1 Lefty: First Ride Review
The new Cannondale Scalpel has essentially been modernised to give it more travel, and more capable, more stable handling.
Rocky Mountain Instinct C70: First Ride Review
Rocky Mountain Instinct at a glance: longer chainstays, steeper seat angle, longer dropper posts plus adjustable reach and chainstay length.
YT Jeffsy Core 4 review
The YT Jeffsy Core 4 is a bike that arrives in a box that is not quite perfect out of the box. BUT... there is loads of potential here.
New RockShox Flight Attendant first ride review
RockShox Flight Attendant takes real-time information from numerous on-bike sensors and adjusts the suspension circuits as it deems fit.
Fizik Terra Ergolace GTX Shoe review
The Fizik Terra Ergolace Terra GTX is an all-weather MTB and gravel shoes with Gore-Tex protection. Yes, they are (were) white.
Calibre Line T3 29 review
The Calibre Line T3 29 is a mighty fine first 'proper mountain bike', that will be a trusty trail buddy for many years afterwards.
SRAM Maven Ultimate Expert Kit: first ride review
TLDR: the SRAM Maven Ultimate brakes offer bucket loads in a very usable package. A few rides is by no means a full review yet but currently they seem to…
Canyon Spectral CF 9: First Fortnight Findings
The new Canyon Spectral CF trail bike has dropped a bit of travel but added the K.I.S. steering stabiliser. Here's our first impressions...
Kona Process X CR Review
All in, the Kona Process X CR is an excellent all-mountain bike. And it’s the nicest-looking mountain bike I’ve seen for a number of years.
Renthal Revo-F Flat Pedal Review
The Renthal Revo-F is the Bredbury brand's first pedal. The fact that it has come out with one is simultaneously surprising and unsurprising.
