Gear reviews

Shimano launched their updated Di2 drivetrains, producing their first proper wireless 12-speed mountain bike offerings in XTR, XT and Deore...

Launched mid-summer, the Hope EVO GR4s are the gravity 4-pot offering in Hope’s updated EVO range they quickly became our...

Pumps might not be the most glamorous things in mountain biking, but the Topeak Mountain Morph is certainly one of...

Launched mid-summer 2025, the Maxxis High Roller III has an impressive tally of World Cup downhill wins to its name...

The Endura MT500 Adv jacket is the latest in a long line of their flagship waterproofs with the latest iteration...

SiltMTB put a solid dollop of reliability and affordability into their Enduro Alloy 29″ wheel mixture and the proof is...

Launched earlier in the year, the Halo Skelta wheels get the benefit of the new Supadrive rear hub which offers...

Loaded with all the features you’d expect from a top-of-the-range shoe, the Union Boa Clipless Shoe is a delight for...

The OneUp Components Clip Pedal might use an SPD cleat but that’s just about the only thing they have in...

Funn shaves some grams, doubles the pin count and introduces their Angular Engagement System to their Ripper pedal to produce...

Launched in the middle of January, Pete gives his opening impressions on the first clipless pedal offering produced by Canadian...

Formula’s brakes continue to be the jewels of the MTB anchor world with the Cura maintaining that reputation with plenty...

At its launch of the Formula Mod shock back in September 2020, it was the best shock Pete had ridden...

Litelok’s Core Plus 75 is the bells and whistles offering from the UK makers of bike security kit designed to...

Dirtlej have the distinction, in our eyes, as popularising the all-in-one waterproof suit, so is the original still the best...

Launched as part of their 2024 Autumn/Winter collection, Pete has barely taken off Endura’s MT500 Polartec Jacket since it arrived...

Pete had high hopes for the Ride Concepts Tallac Mid Clip BOA after a flawless outing for their lower cut,...

Pete has been running the latest and greatest lights from Exposure from racing to the inevitable night rides after the...

The Lakewood Adventure pants are lightweight and low key trousers from gravel-brand Cascada, but do they cut the mustard for...

First spotted at the Fort William World Cup this year, the Goodyear Wrangler is now available for us mere mortals...

Pete heads south to the Silverfish Service Centre in Risca to get a first ride on the brand new Fox...