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Aran Francis
State of UK Downhill Racing: Eastgate TT
Even with a simpler just-one-track format, Downhill racing often seems more daunting than Enduro.
Sweet Protection Fixer Composite 2Vi Mips helmet review
The super secure Sweet Protection Fixer offers a clean and simple design, making for a rather pretty premium full facer.
State of UK Enduro Racing: Llanfyllin
Llanfyllin always seems to receive a disproportionate level of hype for a small venue that isn’t as well known as…
State of UK Enduro Racing: Dyfi
Round 2 of the Welsh Enduro took place at Machynlleth over the weekend. Here's Aran’s second report of his enduro…
State of UK Enduro Racing: Llandegla
Happily, in a forest east of Wrexham, the spirit of enduro was still very much alive. Aran's first report of the…
HT Components AN-71 Talon MTB Pedal review
The HT Talon pedal seems to be at a glance a no nonsense metal flat pedal for a decent price…
Fox Defend 3L Water Pant review 1 of 2
This is the first part of a longer-term review of the Fox Defend 3L Water Pant. The second part will…
ODI Vanquish D30 Grip review
Knee pads for hands? The ODI Vanquish grip uses D30 (that soft, flexible, and impact-absorbing material) Also available in black…
7iDP Sam Hill Knee Pad review
The full name of these is 7iDP Sam Hill Knee Pad Holographic LTD Edition Series 1. That is quite the…
ABUS HiDrop Helmet Review
Although fairly budget friendly, the ABUS HiDrop helmet is not just an entry level lid designed to get you by,…
Clarks CRS C4 Brakeset review
This Clarks CRS C4 Brakeset has been one of the products I have been most excited to test for a…
Sonder Evol GX Eagle Transmission review
Marketed as “aggressive trail” which, in our eyes, is just another word for enduro and this Sonder Evol is as…
Saracen Mantra Race LSL review
The Saracen Mantra Race LSL sports some typical Saracen geometry: it is long AF. The reach on this L is…
Lazer Chase KinetiCore Helmet review
The Lazer Chase KinetiCore is a downhill rated helmet with a comparatively reasonable price tag (well, it’s under £200). Pros…
Crankbrothers BC18 SOS Bottle Cage Tool Kit review
Crankbrothers BC18 SOS Bottle Cage Tool Kit is undeniably expensive for a bottle cage and multitool combo but I would…
Julbo Forest MIPS helmet review
This Julbo Forest MIPS helmet is a bit more towards the gnar-oriented side of open-face helmets yet still feels nice…
Madison Code Breaker Sunglasses review
If you want a three lens eyewear option, the value for money is clearly present on these Madison Code Breaker…
Reverse Base flat pedal review
Reverse Base flat pedal vital stats: 116 x 104 x 20mm. Slightly concave shape with added CNC work. 16 x…
Canyon Neuron AL 6 review
If you just want a no-nonsense mountain bike at an attractive price point, the Canyon Neuron AL 6 is a…
Crank Brothers Stamp 7 flat pedal review
Is bigger really better? At 114mm wide the Crank Brothers Stamp 7 pedals are considerably wider than most pedals on…
Giro Insurgent Spherical Helmet review
Built around 'Spherical Technology', the Giro Insurgent claims to have 50% better cooling and 200g less weight than the Giro…
Oakley DRT3 MIPS Helmet Review: Super Stable
The Oakley DRT3 MIPS is the newest of their mountain bike helmets, retailing at around £110 it is around £50…
From Enduro To E Cargo | A New Perspective on 2 Wheels
Aran Francis is giving teenagers – and cyclists – a good name. What has this keen enduro rider learnt from…