Interested to hear what mtb-related things people have bought this year and which they’d recommend
Most useful to split into price brackets I think, so for me:
<£20 – Rahox brake pads. Last ages, great modulation and power. Annoyed how long I spent using cheap ones
<£100 – Knipex pliers wrench (150mm version). Like having a third hand and far more useful for non-biking stuff than I expected.
New Hans Dampf (on the back) and an Aussie Grit gilet have also been excellent
>£100 – Coil shock for my Jeffsy (CCDB Coil). I knew it would make the bike better on the descents but I was astonished how much better it made the climbs and flats/berms. I enjoy riding the bike much more now – best upgrade since a dropper post.
Wahoo Element Bolt, a week with White Room in Les Arcs and an Exposure Maxx-D were also good
Regrets – not many but my Camelbak Skyline LR 10 is rubbish on rocky descents and tries to overtake me. Least stable pack I’ve ever ridden with, despite considerable faffage with the cinch straps multiple times a ride