Mini-grouptest: Sunglasses

Mini-grouptest: Sunglasses

A selection of facial coverings to enhance your riding mojo (and protect your eyes)

Specialized Roval Traverse SL 29

Specialized Roval Traverse SL 29

Wheels from one of the Big S's - But do they tick enough boxes for Barney?

Giant Reign 27.5 1 Review

Giant Reign 27.5 1 Review

The Giant Reign. Reign of fire, or reign of terror?

Merida One-Sixty 7. 900

Merida One-Sixty 7. 900

160mm of Merida trail monster, ridden and rated

Cannondale Habit Carbon 2 – First Ride

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

Stages Cycling Power Meter

He's an actual Doctor and he works with power meters, but did he like this one?

Zoic Uprising Jersey

Zoic Uprising Jersey

A clothing manufacturer from Marin county - It has a lot of heritage to live up to.

BOS Dizzy 29er fork

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.

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.

Mini Test – Helmets

Mini Test – Helmets

Five helmets on one head. Not at once, though. That would be silly

Long Termers: Richard’s Mondraker Foxy Carbon XR Special Edition

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

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

Alpkit Brukit stove set

All-in-one cookset looks like a bargain – how does it measure up to the competition?

Shimano XTR Race brakes

Shimano XTR Race brakes

XTR brakes - we take a look at the cream of Shimano's crop

SRAM Guide RS Brakeset.

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 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.

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

Shimano XT brakes.

Shimano XT brakes.

What makes stoppers from the big S so good? Jenn explains

Ibis 741.

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

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

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?