Benji’s been busy with the testing of six lovely helmet lights. His three faves are featured in issue 71 (out now!); here’s the test in full for your reading pleasure. Up until fairly recently, helmet lights for mountain biking at night were pretty much only…
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Transition Bikes Bandit Review
Matt took Transition Bikes all rounder all round the place - but does it live up to the promise?
Grinder Review: Bar Mounted Lights Grouptest
Our pick of this year’s best bar-mounted lights, from Exposure, Hope and XML, are featured in Issue 70 (out now!). The full test of ten lights is included below along with headless Dave’s video talkthrough of each light in action: http://vimeo.com/33213668 After what always seems…
Long Termer Review: Jon’s Intense Tracer 2
Jon's been riding the Tracer 2 all over the place - six months down the line here's a comprehensive review
Long Termer Review: Matt’s Lapierre Spicy 516 Video Update
Matt's got a quick video update on how his Spicy has got on this summer
Cube X-Race Pro Review
Sim's been over to the side of the skinny knobbly tyres with the bargain spec bike. Cross? No, he's liked it
Long Termer Review: Dave’s Santa Cruz Highball
So here’s the getting to know you bit about my new longtermer, a Santa Cruz Highball. Due to holidays, mag trips and deadlines I didn’t get time to write up the plans for this one earlier so here we go. First off it’s fair to…
Accelerade Advanced Sports Drink (Lemon Lime)
Tim K tests a sports drink that promises increased endurance and better muscle recovery
Long Termer Review: Yeti ASR5
Tom dB's been tweaking his Yeti with new wheels, a single ring setup and new brakes...
Troy Lee Designs Ace gloves
Work experience lad Ben G has had this set of gloves on test since he came to the office a few months back – here’s what he made of them… Price: £22.00 From: Fisher Outdoor Leisure Tested: Two months These gloves come with a Terry…
Long Termers: Dave’s Kona Kilauea
I’ve been riding the Kona a lot recently, mainly due to my Cannondale Rush finally needing a bit of TLC after two winters of pretty solid use. Similar to my experience with Sram’s 10 speed XX groupset on the Rush, the gears and shifting on…
Fi’zi:k Gobi XM Muzzle saddle
Tim K reviews a version of the Gobi saddle that's got extra rubbery protection
Yeti ASR-5
We test an American trail bike that's good looking and lightweight - but is it a contender on the rough stuff?
Orange ST4 Pro
The shorter travel brother of the popular Orange Five - but is it obscured by the golden child's glare?
Scott Sports Roarban Long Sleeve
Looks like a cotton checked shirt is actually technical "pretty foul weather" top
Hammoon Longhorn
From: www.hammooncycles.com Tested: Two months RRP: £1240.00 for frame Hammoon is a few guys trying to make their dream come true and – if you’re in the market for a handmade-in-the-UK hardtail – yours as well. We interviewed Will from Hammoon a while back and…
Rab Shadow Hoodie Jacket
Rab Shadow Hoodie Price: £120 From: www.rab.uk.com Tested: Continuously for four months The Shadow Hoodie isn’t really a jacket for riding in, it’s what I would call a ‘live-in-jacket’. In winter it can be worn as a mid-layer over a base layer and under a…
Long Termers: Sim’s Orange Five
When I originally ordered the Five from Orange I had in mind to hang SRAM’s new 2×10 X0 groupset off it. As is often the way though product release dates got pushed back and rather than leave the Five unbuilt and unridden I stuck it…
Long Termers: Jon’s Ghost AMR Lector 7700
Jon tweaks the carbon machine with a custom tuned Fox shock. Will it be harder, better, faster, stronger?
Longtermer – Finally. Matt’s Lapierre Spicy 517
Tested – 6 months with gaps so far. From – Hotlines. RRP £3299.00 Ahhh – It had been an emotional time with the Spicy – a good year , only marred by the burglary in November After grieving and wailing for some time, Hotlines the…
Montane Dyno Jacket
Matt tests a different kind of softshell jacket that's friendly to user as well as the environment
CycleOps Jet Fluid Pro Trainer
Tim K has been testing out this high end fluid turbo trainer to keep you strong when it's grim outside
661 Vapor Pressure Suit
Benji tests a suit of upper body armour that aims to protect without being prohibitive
Polaris Women’s Sapphire Jacket & Roam XC Gloves
Jenny tests a female specific riding jacket and some lightweight gloves
Long Termers: Tom’s Yeti ASR5
Tom's treated himself to a new Yeti as a recovery present. He's been in the parts bin and built it up, so here are his first impressions.
Long Termers: Dave’s Kona Kilauea
So I’ve been putting in some miles on the Kilauea and they’ve tended to be uphill ones.
Long Termers: Jon’s Ghost AMR Lector 7700
Jon gets fettling and puts bigger forks on the carbon fibre trail bike to see if it makes it or breaks it...
e.thirteen FreeChucker chain device
Ed Oxley's verdict on a single ring chain device that needs no maintenance
Polaris NiteRide 2 Jersey
As winter draws closer, Jon reviews a long sleeved and warm jersey from Polaris...
Online Grouptest: Flat Pedals
A selection of flat pedals tested, just in time for the season of slip sliding in the filth...
Long Termers: Jon’s Ghost AMR Lector 7700
Jon tries to make the Ghost a little bit radder without ruining its mile munching ability...
Nicolai Helius AC – Part Deux
So, the initial build was ok but it needed some changes if I was going to take it to Morzine for a week. The 69degree head angle was fine with the Fox Talas 32s but the 32s were not enough for some of the brake…
Long Termers: Ed’s Ibis Tranny
Ed tranforms the Tranny yet again. This time it's a 30spd superlightweight racer build...