It's hard to fault the Zefal Deflector FM40. It does the job well and doesn't cost…
Author: Ross Demain
Ross pairs his childlike excitement for bikes with a complete disregard for the wellbeing of his ribs, or his rims. Best known for riding cheeky trails, his time is also spent trail building in his local woods, drinking beer, eating pies and entertaining his two children.
Fox Union BOA Flat shoe review
The performance the quick-drying aspect and impressive durability go some way to alleviate the painful price…
One Up Components x Reserve 30 HD AL wheelset review
After 10 months of use and abuse and zero maintenance there’s little to complain about with…
Hope Evo Carbon Cranks review
If you’re looking for light, pretty and tough cranks - with aftersales support for years to…
Fox Speedframe Pro helmet review
This has become my go-to helmet: comfortable, airy, looks great and has industry-leading protection levels.
Privateer 161 (Gen 2) review
The Privateer 161 (Gen 2) has great geometry, a decent build kit, external routing (yes!) and…
Hunt Proven Carbon Trail H_Core MTB 29 Wheelset review
Hunt Proven Carbon Trail H_Core MTB 29 wheelset offers a fast, responsive ride feel that adds…
Merida One-Twenty 700 review
The confusingly-named 130mm-travel Merida One Twenty is essentially more at the XC end of the trail…
First look at new Fox Speedframe Pro helmet
Meet the new Fox Speedframe Pro: integrated sunglasses holder, one-hand adjustable visor, and the same head…
Best eMTB of the Year: Cannondale Moterra SL
The Cannondale Moterra SL has the best mix of weight, power, range and handling of any…
Editors’ Choice 2024: OneUp Aluminum Handlebar
The excellent OneUp Aluminum Handlebar has been our go-to bar whenever we’ve needed to run a…
Last Coal V4 review
Last Coal V4 vital stats: full 29, 180mm fork, 165mm rear, 63° head angle, 77.1° effective…
Sonder signs British Enduro Champion Harvey Rollason
Harvey Rollason will be racing their Evol as part of the brand’s new team for the …
Troy Lee Designs Mathis Jacket review
Troy Lee Designs Mathis Jacket is a cooler weather lightweight and packable jacket, offering some weather…
Wolf Tooth Resolve Dropper Post review
The Wolf Tooth Resolve dropper does away with the usual IFP arrangement, that can leak air…
The Grinder: Zefal Bike Taxi Tow Rope, Continental Argotal, Fox Dropframe helmet, Zipp 1ZERO HiTop Wheels
Is that creak me or the bike? Real-world product reviews from real-world riders.
Shimano GF8 (GF800) Gore-Tex Shoes review
The Shimano GF8 (GF800) Gore-Tex shoe is billed as ‘ultimate cold weather shoe’. Designed for not…
Renthal Revo-F Flat Pedal Review
The Renthal Revo-F is the Bredbury brand's first pedal. The fact that it has come out…
Early bird discounts for Ride Sri Lanka 2024 – a 5 day multi terrain riding adventure
Long term readers may recall Jason Miles’ entertaining ‘Mumble in the Jungle’ reports Sri Lanka a…
The Merida EX Enduro returns for 2024
The Merida EX Enduro organisers have abandoned plans to make it an ebike only event for…
Deity T-Mac Flat Pedal Review
The Deity T-Mac has a very square pedal body which is extruded and machined from 6061-T6…
Cannondale Habit Carbon LT 1 review
Long story short: the Cannondale Habit Carbon LT is a great little bike. Key question: would…
Orbea Launches Two New Occams: SL and LT
The Occam has seen a few iterations over the last few years and this update sees…
Fresh Goods Friday 671 – The Picking Cherries Edition
Anyways, whatever your cherry picker of choice, enjoy this week's Fresh Goods Friday!
Orange Stage 7 LE Review: A Jaffa Smasha
The Orange Stage 7 LE is the latest bike from the Halifax metal masters to feature…
Video – Mega by Day, Mega by Night
Press Release by Chain Reaction Cycles: Mega by Day, Mega by Night, a short film that…
100% Tarka Vest review
100% Tarka vest is based around a mesh, stretchy, body material to offer high levels of…
Race Face Turbine Crankset Review
The Race Face Turbine Cranks have been in the Race Face range for a fair old…
Hunt Proven Carbon Race Enduro Wheelset Review – UPDATED (Cracked!)
UPDATE: 12/06/23 - Front Rim Cracked
Bluegrass Rogue Core MIPS Helmet Review
The Bluegrass Rogue Core MIPS is the brand's top end open face helmet. Designed to offer…
Troy Lee Designs Stage Knee Guards review
Troy Lee Designs Stage Knee Guards are lighter weight, slip-on style pads offering "mid-range trail protection…
HUNT Launches XC Race Wheelset with Classified Compatible Hubs
Popular UK wheel specialist HUNT has today launched its latest wheelset, utilising their Proven Carbon Race…
Mavic Crossmax XL S: mid-term review
The Mavic Crossmax XL S is the flagship alloy trail wheelset from French wheel aficionados Mavic.…
Rab launches Cinder biking apparel range
British outdoor brand Rab will launch their first collection of biking-friendly clobber this spring.
Bike Check: Ross’ Deviate Claymore
The Deviate Claymore is fast and fun, composed in the rough and the steep but also…
Last Tarvo review
The Last Tarvo with its progressive geometry, stable pedal platform and predictable handling is certainly capable…
Hope F22 flat pedal: initial riding impressions
The Hope F22 flatties arrived just before Christmas but despite kids, trips away and illness, we’ve…
Ride Concepts Livewire Shoe review
The Ride Concepts Livewire is a bit of a do everything shoe. To be ridden all…
Hope Tech 4 V4 disc brake review
The Hope Tech 4 V4 from Barnoldswick metal masters Hope technology are their top of the…
PSA: Beware of fake DMR and FSA websites
We’ve been contacted by our good friends over at Upgrade Bikes, the home of DMR, about…
Deviate Claymore review
The Deviate Claymore is the first long travel enduro bike from the Scottish brand. Designed to…
Fox DHX coil shock review
With a new chassis and damper for this year, the 2023 Fox DHX is aimed at…
RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate RCT coil shock review
This 2023 RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate RCT coil shock has a brand new chassis, new RC2T…
Hunt launches new Proven carbon wheels and we’ve (briefly) ridden them
Today sees Hunt Wheels launch a brand new carbon wheel offering - Proven. Available in enduro…
Madison Crypto Glasses 3-Pack review
The Madison Crypto are a new(ish) set of riding glasses from long established makers-of-all things-UK-cycling, Madison.
Giro Merit Spherical Dirt Helmet Review
The Giro Merit Spherical Dirt is a do-it-all trail helmet with something called 'MIPS Spherical' for…
Pace RC295 AXS Ultimate review
The Pace RC295 then. Full carbon. 135mm rear travel dual linkage. 140-150mm fork. Full 29in or…
British bike brand Sonder brings wheel-building to the UK
UK brand Sonder - the bike arm of AlpKit - have announced that they have brought…
Win a full set of Madison Flux riding kit worth £170!
This week we’re giving you the chance to win a full set of riding kit from…
Whyte T-140 RS: First Ride Review
The Whyte T-140 is very much the classic trail bike of the Whyte range. Enough travel…
Canyon Spectral 125 CF 8 review
The new-for-2022 Canyon Spectral 125 has pretty much the exact same geometry as the regular 150mm…