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Review
Scott Leap Full-Frame Sunglasses
Scott Leap Full Frames. The nineties called - they want their sunnies back.
OneUp Components 42t cog
It's a compromise but it could save you a grand, here's what we thought of the 1x10 extender cog
Renthal Lock-On grip
Renthal’s Lock-On grips are placed somewhere around ‘Goldilocks’ on the diameter scale, being neither too wide, nor too narrow; for my hands they sit firmly in the ‘just right’ part of the spectrum. Unlike other makes, the aluminium lock collars are integrated into the core…
Garmin Virb camera
A video camera and GPS in one? That can link up to your iPhone? Is this the must-have bikers gadget?
Commencal Meta Hip Hop 2.
One of the best thought-through harder hitting packages at this price. We wouldn’t change a thing.
Devinci Dixon RXS Carbon
There are 145mm travel bikes with slightly plusher back ends than the Dixon, but not many of them can also climb and accelerate this well.
Shimano SLX
This SLX double chainset is a perfect example of a no-nonsense chainset that runs on a reliable, but simple, bottom bracket and it does the job with little fuss.
Yeti SB66C
The SB66C is one of the few bikes that’s been raced to a podium position at international level in downhill, 4X and enduro events.
Lazer Genesis helmet with limited edition Flanders aero-shell
During winter, brain freeze can be a pain in the, well, head.
Platypus Siouxon women’s hydration pack
Super comfy pack. Roomy but light, and well fitted for the female shape.
Madison Tempest Short
Neat design, well built, with a manufacturer-backed, limited lifetime guarantee. So far, so good.
Shimano Deore XT 27.5in Wheelset
A complete bargain for all-round Mountain Biking™. As long as you’re unlikely to need to switch axle standards often, these will serve you well.
Packashack Camper Shack
Like a tent extension for your van, designed to act as a changing room but useful for anything where you want to get out of the weather
Mavic Notch H2O
The Mavic Notch H2O has a fantastic cycling cut with well thought out features and good breathability.
Roofscope Car Mirror
Ever wondered what your bikes are up to when they are strapped on to your roof rack?
Renthal Fatbar Lite Carbon Handlebar And Duo Stem
Top-end bar and stem combo with impeccable performance and engineering to offset lightweight carbon nerves.
Showers Pass Skyline Softshell Jacket
Why take two jackets into heavy showers when this one will do?
Mavic Crossmax Shoes
All-day pedalling comfort with that secure, adjustability of the ratchet strap. You must like yellow though
Acre Hauser 14 Litre Hydration Pack.
A great-fitting bag that does a really good job of keeping your gear dry and carrying just about all you need.
Gaerne G.Kobra shoes
Hand-made by a company with over 50 years' cycling shoe experience, Gaerne's G.Kobra is an unabashedly high-end, unabashedly racy, unabashedly Italian shoe.
Scott Stego MIPS Helmet
A simple appearance but with heaps of technology inside, comfortable and appealing to look at.
Salsa Fargo
A supremely fun bike to ride and own that has brought me more smiles per miles than almost any other bike I have ever owned
Lowepro Rover Pro AW 35l camera pack.
If you’re after a weatherproof packhorse to take, well, pretty much everything, look no further than the Lowepro Rover Pro AW.
Stan’s Iron Cross Team wheelset
Wheels that offer great grip due to sheer surface area thanks to the low pressures, yet are still firm enough for road riding without undue squirming.
Northwave Extreme Winter GTX boot.
If you ride in all conditions and they fit you, then these are definitely worth it.
Avid Elixir 9 Trail brake
Light, powerful brakes that have great lever feel and just work consistently, no matter how long the descent.
