Book Review: One Man And His Bike

Book Review: One Man And His Bike

"If ever there was an explanation of why I have no interest in racing and just love riding my bike, this is it."

Juliana Primeiro saddle – Review

Juliana Primeiro saddle – Review

Juliana markets the Primeiro with the tagline “a day in the saddle shouldn’t feel like one”

Six Six One Wrist Wrap – Review

Six Six One Wrist Wrap – Review

Broken wrists and hands are some of the most common injuries for mountain bikers - support during recovery will get you back up to speed quicker.

NS Snabb E1

NS Snabb E1

Fantastic name - how does it ride?

Nicolai Helius AC 27.5

Nicolai Helius AC 27.5

Mark gets to know his Longtermer in instalment one

Asgard 29r Bike Shed

Asgard 29r Bike Shed

No garage and under pressure to, 'Get your #$*&%ing bikes out of the HOUSE!'? This could be the solution.

Race Face SixC CINCH Crankset

Race Face SixC CINCH Crankset

DH strength at XC weight? Do the Race Face SixC cranks deliver?

The Amazing Stretch Hose: Video

The Amazing Stretch Hose: Video

The most amazing bike washing hose pipe you are going to see for a while.

Crank Brothers Mallet DH Race Pedal

Crank Brothers Mallet DH Race Pedal

The perfect clip-in pedal for the flat pedal rider?

Giant Anthem SX

Giant Anthem SX

The Giant Anthem SX has a decent build but does it work in chorus?

Longtermer: Trek Lush Carbon 650b WSD

Longtermer: Trek Lush Carbon 650b WSD

In her first report Vicki introduces us to her long term, womens' specific carbon trail bike from Trek.

Hope cranks reviewed

Hope cranks reviewed

Greg reviews Hope's new, long-awaited crankset - was it worth it?

Schwalbe Procore: First Impressions

Schwalbe Procore: First Impressions

We've had a Procore system for a few weeks now. Long enough to get some first impressions down on digital paper for you.

Orbea Occam TR and AM – First Ride Report

Orbea Occam TR and AM – First Ride Report

Barney gets a preliminary legover in Zona Zero on the two Orbea Occams - the TR and AM. Here is his first ride report

Santa Cruz Highball CC 27.5

Santa Cruz Highball CC 27.5

Superlight super bike with all the bells and whistles (and price tag to match)

Polaris Axial Pod bike bag

Polaris Axial Pod bike bag

Flying with fat tyres can be a pain. Does Polaris' bike bag ease the heartache?

Scott Scale 740

Scott Scale 740

A race-ready hardtail for less than £1,500? Scott delivers with the Scale 740

Ritchey P650b

Ritchey P650b

Ritchey brings the racy steel hardtail up to date with 27.5in wheels and a fun ride

7Mesh Revelation jacket

7Mesh Revelation jacket

Top-end jacket with boutique outdoor heritage – what happens when you get it muddy?

Specialized Purgatory Control and Grid tyres

Specialized Purgatory Control and Grid tyres

Do they resemble their namesake?

Alpinestars Stratus Gloves Worn & Rated

Alpinestars Stratus Gloves Worn & Rated

What price warm paws?

Lomo 60L Dry Bag Backpack, Filled & Reviewed

Lomo 60L Dry Bag Backpack, Filled & Reviewed

Take everything up to and including the kitchen sink away on trips? Then this is for you

Ortlieb Micro seat pack

Ortlieb Micro seat pack

Is this roll-top closure pack from Ortlieb the answer to all your saddlebag woes?

Mucky Nutz Butt Fender

Mucky Nutz Butt Fender

When it comes to keeping one's bahoochie clart-free, simple solutions are (apparently) the best

First Date: Surly Ice Cream Truck

First Date: Surly Ice Cream Truck

How wide is too wide? According to this tester, we're not there yet

Rapha Classic Wind Jacket

Rapha Classic Wind Jacket

"HOW MUCH?!", we hear you cry – but our tester reckons it's worth it

Gravity Dropper Turbo LP seatpost

Gravity Dropper Turbo LP seatpost

Effective dropper post with over-enthusiastic love tap: for bachelors only?

Hope F20 flat pedals

Hope F20 flat pedals

Bling flat pedals, made in and for the UK - how do they fare?

BOS Dizzy 120mm fork

BOS Dizzy 120mm fork

Does BOS's cross-country fork leave Barney spinning?

Showers Pass Refuge Jacket

Showers Pass Refuge Jacket

The Refuge - safe haven, or false harbour?

2015 XTR Race drivetrain

2015 XTR Race drivetrain

Flagship 2015 Shimano groupset - worth the cash?

4 Ways To Attach Your Phone To Your Bike

4 Ways To Attach Your Phone To Your Bike

If you really must have your phone in sight at all times then we tested four bar mounting systems for your Precious

Specialized Camber Evo

Specialized Camber Evo

A bike built for razzing around the woods? Where do we sign?

Niner Air 9 Carbon Frame

Niner Air 9 Carbon Frame

A carbon flavoured hyperspeed trail and XC race hardtail - what's the score?

Mavic Crossmax long-sleeved jersey

Mavic Crossmax long-sleeved jersey

Simple top for year-round riding

Gore Bike Wear Alp-X shorts

Gore Bike Wear Alp-X shorts

Spendy shorts for all-round riding - do they cut the mustard?

EVOC FR Enduro Blackline pack

EVOC FR Enduro Blackline pack

Capacious pack with back protection for all-day adventures

Long Termers: Dave’s Mondraker Vantage RR Part Two

Long Termers: Dave’s Mondraker Vantage RR Part Two

We've managed to drag Dave away from the Vantage long enough to get his thoughts on how it's riding.

Long Termers: Barney’s Swarf Spline 29

Long Termers: Barney’s Swarf Spline 29

Barney's gnardtail monster, built up

Long Termers: Chipps’ Orange Segment

Long Termers: Chipps’ Orange Segment

Chipps reports on the first couple of months on the Orange Segment - the longer, slacker short-travel 29er.

Tested: Merida Big Nine 1000

Tested: Merida Big Nine 1000

It feels as if you’re going twice as fast as you should for the same amount of effort...

Long Termers: James’ Kona Process 111

Long Termers: James’ Kona Process 111

James' Kona Process 111 Long Termer

Turner Sultan

Turner Sultan

With 29in wheels and 125mm of travel, is Turner's Sultan the king of the hill?

Mini Test: Multitools

Mini Test: Multitools

Pocket-sized maintenance awesomeness, poked and prodded, just for you.

Mavic Crossmax XL WTS wheelset

Mavic Crossmax XL WTS wheelset

Is the Crossmax XL WTS the adventurer's choice? Mavic thinks so – here's what Dave thinks

Exposure Revo light and dynamo hub

Exposure Revo light and dynamo hub

Never-ending lighting: the solution to all our night ride problems?

Altura Attack Waterproof Shorts 13

Altura Attack Waterproof Shorts 13

What's the skinny on these waterproof baggies?

Zealous Division.

Zealous Division.

Novel frame design, super short rear end - a 26in ride in a 29in package?

Mini Test: Socks

Mini Test: Socks

Our pick of the winter's warmers

Lezyne Zecto Drive Pro Light

Lezyne Zecto Drive Pro Light

Do small things come in neat and beautiful packages?

Rapid Racer Products Rigid Neoguard

Rapid Racer Products Rigid Neoguard

Nifty widget to keep you and your bike free of mud and, er, 'dog eggs'