A selection of facial coverings to enhance your riding mojo (and protect your eyes)
Review
Specialized Roval Traverse SL 29
Wheels from one of the Big S's - But do they tick enough boxes for Barney?
Cannondale Habit Carbon 2 – First Ride
Our man in Germany is back with the second installment in "Operation Habit - Das Ride"
Stages Cycling Power Meter
He's an actual Doctor and he works with power meters, but did he like this one?
Zoic Uprising Jersey
A clothing manufacturer from Marin county - It has a lot of heritage to live up to.
BOS Dizzy 29er fork
The Dizzy is BOS’s sole entry into the cross-country fork niche, but how did Barney get on with them?
Fox 2016 Float 34 and Float DPS shock.
Not just a fork review but the rear shock too. How do they work together? Chipps finds out.
Long Termers: Richard’s Mondraker Foxy Carbon XR Special Edition
The Mondraker Foxy Special Edition - a first look at Rich's Long Termer
Sports Bras Mini Grouptest
A sports bra is a necessary evil but every mountain biking woman needs one. Vic tests seven, aimed at the larger cup.
Alpkit Brukit stove set
All-in-one cookset looks like a bargain – how does it measure up to the competition?
SRAM Guide RS Brakeset.
The new SRAM Guide brakes were released earlier this year. That they were badged as a SRAM brake and not Avid was an unexpected move but at the same time…
Leatt Knee Guard 3DF Airflex knee pads.
Leatt’s new all-day knee pad is made from Armorgel, which is a non-Newtonian, shear-thickening gel.
Gore Bike Wear Element Windstopper Soft Shell Lady jacket.
Unseasonal weather calls for unseasonal kit – ultra-warm softshell from Gore Bike Wear might be coming out early this year
Ibis 741.
Ibis is proudly surfing the fine line between ‘more’ and ‘too much’ with this monster 41mm wide (external) rim.
American Classic Wide Lightning 29in
I like big rims and I cannot lie, you other riders can’t deny, that when a bike rides by with itty-bitty tubes, and a big rim in your face, you…
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 markets the Primeiro with the tagline “a day in the saddle shouldn’t feel like one”
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.
Asgard 29r Bike Shed
No garage and under pressure to, 'Get your #$*&%ing bikes out of the HOUSE!'? This could be the solution.
The Amazing Stretch Hose: Video
The most amazing bike washing hose pipe you are going to see for a while.
Longtermer: Trek Lush Carbon 650b WSD
In her first report Vicki introduces us to her long term, womens' specific carbon trail bike from Trek.
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
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
Superlight super bike with all the bells and whistles (and price tag to match)
Polaris Axial Pod bike bag
Flying with fat tyres can be a pain. Does Polaris' bike bag ease the heartache?
7Mesh Revelation jacket
Top-end jacket with boutique outdoor heritage – what happens when you get it muddy?
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
Is this roll-top closure pack from Ortlieb the answer to all your saddlebag woes?
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
How wide is too wide? According to this tester, we're not there yet
Gravity Dropper Turbo LP seatpost
Effective dropper post with over-enthusiastic love tap: for bachelors only?