Review: Giant Trance 1

Review: Giant Trance 1

Just how much better is the 2017 Trance? Wil tests and reviews Giant's most popular full suspension mountain bike to…

Review: Bontrager Rhythm SPD Shoes

Review: Bontrager Rhythm SPD Shoes

The unique-looking Rhythm SPD shoes are tough, grippy and well-armoured. Wil gives us his review of Bontrager's latest SPD trail…

Review: SRAM Level Ultimate Disc Brakes

Review: SRAM Level Ultimate Disc Brakes

With carbon lever blades and a machined twin-piston calliper, the premium Level Ultimate is the lightest disc brake from SRAM

Review: Five Ten Freerider EPS Flat Pedal Shoes

Review: Five Ten Freerider EPS Flat Pedal Shoes

Over the past winter season, James has been testing the all-weather Freerider EPS shoes from Five Ten. Do they get…

Review: Rad8 502 MTB Glasses

Review: Rad8 502 MTB Glasses

What did Tom think of the 502 MTB glasses from Rad8? Check out his review of both the photochromic and…

Review: Shimano Deore XT 11-Speed 11-46t Cassette

Review: Shimano Deore XT 11-Speed 11-46t Cassette

Shimano quietly introduced a huge 11-46t cassette last year. Wil's been testing several since to find out just how smoothly…

Review: Scott Soldier 2 Knee Pads

Review: Scott Soldier 2 Knee Pads

With high-tech D3O padding, the Soldier 2 knee pads from Scott offer a flexible pedal-friendly design

Review: iXS Hack EVO Knee Pads

Review: iXS Hack EVO Knee Pads

The iXS Hack EVOs are a tough set of knee pads. But how did they fare in the Pads For…

Review: Norco Fluid 7.3 FS

Review: Norco Fluid 7.3 FS

Can you get a decent full suspension bike for a shade over a grand? Antony tests Norco's most bargainous bouncer

Review: Maxxis Pace & Race TT Tyres

Review: Maxxis Pace & Race TT Tyres

As the trails dry out, is it time to change tyres? Rachel gives us her review of the lightweight Race…

Review: ION K_Lite R Knee Pads

Review: ION K_Lite R Knee Pads

The K_Lite R is the lightest knee pad option from ION, making it a perfect entrant into the Pads For…

Review: Kali Maya Helmet

Review: Kali Maya Helmet

Hannah has been wearing this enduro lid, how has she got on?

Review: Whyte T-130 S

Review: Whyte T-130 S

What has Wil made of the Whyte T-130 S longterm test bike so far? Read his glowing review here

Review: G-Form Pro-X Knee Pads

Review: G-Form Pro-X Knee Pads

The funky looking Pro-X knee pads from G-Form featured in our Pads For Pedalling group test. Check out the full…

Review: Stif Morf

Review: Stif Morf

How different is the Stif Morf from every other steel hardtail? David Hayward investigates with his longterm review of the…

Review: Bontrager Drop Line Dropper Seatpost

Review: Bontrager Drop Line Dropper Seatpost

How has Bontrager gone with its first attempt at a dropper post? Tom Hill spent eight months aboard the Drop…

Review: Fox Launch Enduro Knee Pads

Review: Fox Launch Enduro Knee Pads

As featured in our Pads For Pedalling group test, the Launch Enduro knee pads are the slimmest and most lightweight…

Review: Endura SingleTrack Knee Pads

Review: Endura SingleTrack Knee Pads

How did the Endura SingleTrack knee pads stack up in our Pads For Pedalling group test? Read the full review…

Review: Bluegrass Eagle Crossbill Knee Pads

Review: Bluegrass Eagle Crossbill Knee Pads

As part of our Pads For Pedalling group test, we check out the superlight Crossbill knee pads from Bluegrass Eagle

First Ride Review: New SRAM Code RSC Brakes

First Ride Review: New SRAM Code RSC Brakes

With its updated lever design and 4-piston calliper, the new Code disc brakes offer a step up in ergonomics, power…

Review: e*thirteen TRS+ Dropper Post

Review: e*thirteen TRS+ Dropper Post

With a focus on simplicity and ease of service, the TRS+ is the first dropper from e*13 and it uses…

Review: Camelbak H.A.W.G LR 20 Backpack

Review: Camelbak H.A.W.G LR 20 Backpack

As one of Camelbak's best known backpacks, how much better is the new H.A.W.G LR 20? Rachel Sokal tells us…

Review: SRAM XX1 Eagle Groupset

Review: SRAM XX1 Eagle Groupset

In issue 109 of Singletrack Magazine, Chipps delivered his verdict on the SRAM XX1 Eagle drivetrain. Read his review in…

Review: 661 Recon Knee Pads

Review: 661 Recon Knee Pads

The Recon is the lightest knee pad on offer from protection brand, 661. Wil reviews a set as part of…

Review: Maxxis Minion DHF 29 x 2.5in 3C DH Tyre

Review: Maxxis Minion DHF 29 x 2.5in 3C DH Tyre

Is the 2.5in Minion DHF the burliest 29er tyre out there? At 1300 grams, Barney thinks so. But it's also…

Review: Robot R160

Review: Robot R160

The exotic Robot R160 is custom built in the UK from carbon fibre tubes and titanium lugs. Chipps & Wil…

Review: Orange Five Factory

Review: Orange Five Factory

Can Orange's top spec Five Factory change your mind about Orange Fives? Wil and Chipps get down and dirty with…

Focus JAM vs JAM²

Focus JAM vs JAM²

Just how does the motor assisted version of the JAM compare? We rode them both head to head to find…

First Ride Review: RockShox Pike RCT3

First Ride Review: RockShox Pike RCT3

We get our hands on the brand new RockShox Pike RCT3 fork. Just how much better is it? Wil took…

Review: Mons Royale Jerseys

Review: Mons Royale Jerseys

Hannah and Rob sing the praises of these jerseys that ooze quality

Review: Gore Power Trail Lady Windstopper Softshell Jacket

Review: Gore Power Trail Lady Windstopper Softshell Jacket

Designed for cool weather riding in Spring and Autumn, the Gore Power Trail Jacket gets the full rundown from Hannah

UK Exclusive: Cannondale Trigger Review

UK Exclusive: Cannondale Trigger Review

Barney gets his paws on the all-new Cannondale Trigger for an exclusive UK first ride review

First Ride Review: RockShox Reverb 1X Remote

First Ride Review: RockShox Reverb 1X Remote

SRAM has released a new 1x specific dropper post remote for the Reverb, and we've had the chance to play…

Review: Brother Cycles Big Bro

Review: Brother Cycles Big Bro

The Big Bro isn't just a mountain bike - it is far more versatile than that. Wil has a crack…

Review: NS Eccentric Cromo

Review: NS Eccentric Cromo

NS uses its individual blend of style and attitude to create a unique, hard hitting hardtail with retro looks.

Review: Giant Anthem 1

Review: Giant Anthem 1

No longer a nervous XC race bike, the 2017 Giant Anthem packs more travel and a dialled build kit to…

Review: Box Components 1×11 Derailleur & Shifter

Review: Box Components 1×11 Derailleur & Shifter

Does Box Components have what it takes to stick it to Shimano & SRAM? We've been testing the Box One…

Review: Trek Fuel EX 9 29

Review: Trek Fuel EX 9 29

The Fuel EX is Trek's most popular full suspension bike. So, is the 2017 version the best yet? Wil gets…

Review: Specialized Camber Comp Carbon 29

Review: Specialized Camber Comp Carbon 29

Slotting in between the Epic XC race bike and the long-travel Stumpjumper, the Camber aims to be the trail bike…

Review: SRAM NX Groupset

Review: SRAM NX Groupset

Yes - an entire SRAM NX groupset costs less than an Eagle 12-speed cassette. Tom Hill tests SRAM's bargain basement…

Review: Alchemy Arktos

Review: Alchemy Arktos

The Alchemy Arktos is a bonafide superbike. But does the performance live up to the looks? We've been riding one…

WTB Warden TCS Tough High Grip Tyre

WTB Warden TCS Tough High Grip Tyre

Just how good is the WTB Warden tyre? James Vincent has been putting a set through its paces, and he…

Endura MT500 Waterproof Jacket II Review

Endura MT500 Waterproof Jacket II Review

Is the Endura MT500 Waterproof Jacket II is as good as it looks on paper? We take the MT500 to…

Review: Ion Aerial Insulation Jacket

Review: Ion Aerial Insulation Jacket

Does this insulated jacket keep Hannah's cockles warm?

Review: ION Collision Softshell Pants

Review: ION Collision Softshell Pants

Pants, trousers, slacks, or pantaloons - how did Hannah get on with this leg wear?

Review: BZ Optics PHO Bi-focal Glasses

Review: BZ Optics PHO Bi-focal Glasses

Can Giles see the benefit of these bi-focal riding glasses?

Review: Rapha Light And Medium Support Sports Bras

Review: Rapha Light And Medium Support Sports Bras

Hannah tests out two cycling specific bras from Rapha

2017 Intense Tracer 275C Factory Review

2017 Intense Tracer 275C Factory Review

James Love has been testing an early Intense Tracer sample for the last few months and here's his in-depth first…

Review: Intense Recluse Elite

Review: Intense Recluse Elite

Intense Cycles wants you to #getlooseonarecluse. So over the past six months, we've been doing exactly that.

Review: ITUO XP2 & XP3 Lights

Review: ITUO XP2 & XP3 Lights

Chinese brand ITUO is aiming to bring high performance LED lights to a more accessible price point. So, how did…

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