17 Flat Pedals Tested & Reviewed

17 Flat Pedals Tested & Reviewed

Looking for some fresh flat pedals? Check out our ultimate buyers guide with no less than 17 flat pedals tested…

Review: Canyon Neuron AL 9.9

Review: Canyon Neuron AL 9.9

The perfect marathon machine from the German direct sales wizards? Antony puts Canyon's big-wheeled version of the Neuron to the…

Review: Canyon Neuron AL 9.9

Review: Canyon Neuron AL 9.9

Canyon is one of the most popular high-end bike brands out there, with its direct sales model offering an expansive…

Review: Schwalbe Hans Dampf Super Gravity 27.5×2.35in Tyre

Review: Schwalbe Hans Dampf Super Gravity 27.5×2.35in Tyre

Schwalbe has updated the Hans Dampf tyre with a new Addix rubber compound. Is it grippier, faster and more durable?…

Best Grip Winner: DMR Vault Flat Pedal Review

Best Grip Winner: DMR Vault Flat Pedal Review

DMR Vaults are popular flat pedals for a very good reason. David explains why in his detailed review from Issue…

Review: BikeYoke Revive Dropper Post

Review: BikeYoke Revive Dropper Post

After a few months of riding in muddy slop, does the Revive Dropper post still function in a buttery manner?

Review: Pivot Switchblade 29 Pro XT

Review: Pivot Switchblade 29 Pro XT

With a dw-link suspension design and 29/27.5+ compatibility, the Pivot Switchblade is one of the most high-tech carbon mountain bikes…

Review: Orange Stage 5 RS

Review: Orange Stage 5 RS

Is the Orange Stage 5 a better bike than the venerable Five? Wil certainly thinks so, after reviewing the smurf-a-tron…

Best Engineered Winner: Hope F20 Flat Pedal Review

Best Engineered Winner: Hope F20 Flat Pedal Review

Made right here in the UK, are the Hope F20 flat pedals some of the best going? David tests and…

Review: Kenda Honey Badger DH Pro 27.5×2.4in Tyre

Review: Kenda Honey Badger DH Pro 27.5×2.4in Tyre

Does one's Honey Badger simply not care? James investigates with this burly reinforced enduro tyre from Kenda.

Review: Calibre Bossnut V2

Review: Calibre Bossnut V2

For those who are fed up of unattainable £7k wonder-sleds, the Calibre Bossnut is a decent full susser at an…

Review: Continental Der Kaiser Projekt Protection Apex 27.5×2.4in Tyre

Review: Continental Der Kaiser Projekt Protection Apex 27.5×2.4in Tyre

James tests the chunky Continental Der Kaiser Projekt tyres as part of our Hi-Tech Rubber group test.

Halo Vapour 35mm Wheelset: Long Term Test

Halo Vapour 35mm Wheelset: Long Term Test

At £345 for front AND rear, are these the plus size wheels you are looking for?

Best Overall: NS Radiance Flat Pedal Review

Best Overall: NS Radiance Flat Pedal Review

Radiance by name, radiant by nature. These uber-bright flat pedals from NS Bikes performed exceptionally well in our 17-pedal group…

Review: Orange Four RS

Review: Orange Four RS

The Orange Four is sometimes overshadowed by the Five, but Andi finds that the shorter travel bike is a lot…

PackTowl Personal Face Towel Review

PackTowl Personal Face Towel Review

Is this the best piece of kit you can buy for under a tenner? Yes, we reviewed a towel.

Haglofs L.I.M Essens Down Jacket Review

Haglofs L.I.M Essens Down Jacket Review

Well, that's summer done with. Is this the ultimate ultralight down jacket?

Review: Evil The Following

Review: Evil The Following

Can 29ers be playful? The Following from Evil Bike Co. waves its hand in the air and says "YES I…

Best Budget Winner: DMR V8 Flat Pedal Review

Best Budget Winner: DMR V8 Flat Pedal Review

The DMR V8 flat pedals may be the cheaper alternative to the popular Vaults, but these are an excellent set…

Review: Saracen Ariel Elite 2018 – Exclusive, In-Depth First Ride Review

Review: Saracen Ariel Elite 2018 – Exclusive, In-Depth First Ride Review

We've had Saracen's new long travel Ariel for a couple of months, and now we can spill the beans on…

10 Flat Pedal Shoes From Eurobike

10 Flat Pedal Shoes From Eurobike

New flat pedal shoes from the likes of Shimano, Afton, Vaude, O'Neal, Five Ten and Pearl Izumi.

Review: Burgtec Penthouse MK4 Flat Pedals

Review: Burgtec Penthouse MK4 Flat Pedals

After 18 months of thrashing, what does James have to say about the MK4 edition of the Burgtec Penthouse flat…

Review: Trek Stache 9.8

Review: Trek Stache 9.8

Trek has committed hard to the 29+ wheelsize with the Stache 9.8 - a carbon fibre trail hardtail built around…

Review: Salsa Woodsmoke 29+ GX1

Review: Salsa Woodsmoke 29+ GX1

The Salsa Woodsmoke possesses a unique look, and unique performance. Barney puts it to the test to see how this…

Review: Jones Plus 29+ Steel

Review: Jones Plus 29+ Steel

With its slender steel frame, truss fork and unique geometry, the Jones Plus bike takes a very different approach to…

Review: Giro Chamber SPD Shoes

Review: Giro Chamber SPD Shoes

SPD shoes with a skate shoe exterior - Giro's Chamber shoe looks great, but does it perform?

Ion K_Lite Zip Knee Pads

Ion K_Lite Zip Knee Pads

Hannah has been falling off a lot recently, how have her knees fared in these?

Review: POC Tectal Race Helmet with SPIN technology – World Exclusive

Review: POC Tectal Race Helmet with SPIN technology – World Exclusive

Sanny got his greedy little mitts on the latest helmet technology to come out of Swedish safety specialists, POC. Here’s…

Review: ION Rascal SPD Shoes

Review: ION Rascal SPD Shoes

ION has entered the mountain bike shoe market with the new Raid and Rascal. Wil tests the Rascal clip-in shoes…

Review: Troy Lee A1 MIPS Helmet

Review: Troy Lee A1 MIPS Helmet

Barney comes over all beat poet. We don't think anything hit him on the head during the test…

Review: Julbo Dirt 2.0 Glasses

Review: Julbo Dirt 2.0 Glasses

The Dirt 2.0 glasses offer a large wrap-around profile along with high-tech Zebra Light lenses made of a proprietary NXT…

Review: Tifosi Camrock Light Night Fototec Glasses

Review: Tifosi Camrock Light Night Fototec Glasses

Tifosi Optics is one of the largest sporting eyewear brands in the world. We review a pair of the Camrock…

Review: Bluegrass Tuatara Idro Body Armour

Review: Bluegrass Tuatara Idro Body Armour

Barney stormtoopers up, but don't worry - his reviews are much more accurate than the average 'troopers marksmanship.

Book Review: The Descent By Thomas Dekker

Book Review: The Descent By Thomas Dekker

It's a page turner, but should you read it?

Review: Giant Full E+1

Review: Giant Full E+1

Did this e-mtb deliver miles of fun? Hannah tests and reviews Giant's latest full suspension e-bike, which is based on…

Review: Specialized 2FO ClipLite Lace Shoes

Review: Specialized 2FO ClipLite Lace Shoes

As the lighter and more streamlined version of the Specialized 2FO shoe, the 2FO ClipLite Lace is pegged as a…

Review: Bluegrass Eagle Golden Eyes Helmet

Review: Bluegrass Eagle Golden Eyes Helmet

The sub-£100 Bluegrass Eagle Golden Eyes helmet aims to bring MET performance to a more accessible price point.

Review: DMR Bikes SLED

Review: DMR Bikes SLED

Designed for riding all of the mountain, the InfraRed SLED is the first long-travel full suspension bike from DMR Bikes.

Review: Flare Clothing Solar T-Shirt And Stage Shorts

Review: Flare Clothing Solar T-Shirt And Stage Shorts

UK brand Flare has been making casual mountain bike clothing for 3 years now. Hannah checks out the Solar tech-tee…

Review: Source Hipster Hydration Pack

Review: Source Hipster Hydration Pack

It looks like a bumbag, but it comes with a shoulder harness. So what is the Source Hipster? Wil investigates…

Zombie Apocalypse Bike Review: Shand Drove

Zombie Apocalypse Bike Review: Shand Drove

The Shand Drove (now Bahookie) is one of the most capable dropbar 29ers going. But will it help you survive…

Zombie Apocalypse Bike Review: Olsen Ram 27.5+

Zombie Apocalypse Bike Review: Olsen Ram 27.5+

The Olsen Ram may look bonkers with its handmade carbon fibre frame, but this bike is packed with practicality and…

Zombie Apocalypse Bike Review: BTR Ranger

Zombie Apocalypse Bike Review: BTR Ranger

Would you pick a UK-made steel hardtail to survive the Zombie Apocalypse? Wil tests the BTR Ranger to see if…

Final Adieu: Liv Hail Advanced 1 Longterm Review

Final Adieu: Liv Hail Advanced 1 Longterm Review

Hannah bids a final farewell to the world's longest travel women's specific mountain bike; the 160mm travel Liv Hail Advanced…

Review: Ohlins RXF36 fork & STX22 shock

Review: Ohlins RXF36 fork & STX22 shock

James reports back from testing an Ohlins one-two duo of shock and fork

Review: Focus Jarifa I29 Pro

Review: Focus Jarifa I29 Pro

Nicole Mallet uses a Focus e-bike to help her rehabilitate from an injury sustained during enduro racing. Will she become…

Review | Huck Norris Tubeless Puncture Protection

Review | Huck Norris Tubeless Puncture Protection

Does this foam filling forfend flats? David Hayward finds out

Review: Shimano Saint PD-MX80 Flat Pedals

Review: Shimano Saint PD-MX80 Flat Pedals

To complete our flat pedal grouptest, Ross writes about Shimano Saints. This is about as long term as long-term reviews…

Review: Dakine Slayer Knee Pads – Winner Best All-Round

Review: Dakine Slayer Knee Pads – Winner Best All-Round

Dakine calls the Slayer "the ultimate lightweight, highly-breathable knee pad for every level of rider". Read on for our review

Review: Alpinestars Paragon Knee Pads – Winner Best Value

Review: Alpinestars Paragon Knee Pads – Winner Best Value

The Alpinestars Paragon knee pads take out the Best Value award in our 'Pads For Pedalling' group test. See why…

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