We test the compact Hope R2 light, and the massively-bright Hope R8+ light as part of our Combo Light Group…
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Review: Gloworm CX Trail & X2 Lights
Kiwi brand Gloworm has been producing high-powered LED bike lights for a few years now. We check out the latest…
Review: Exposure Diablo MK8 & Toro MK8 Lights
The Diablo & Toro MK8 are the newest iterations of Exposure's popular helmet and handlebar lights. Made in the UK…
Reviewed: OWN FR01 Shoes
Only What's Necessary aimed to change the way we think about riding shoes, but did they succeed?
Review: Smith Optics Rover MTB Helmet
Equipped with Koroyd and MIPS technology, the Rover from Smith Optics is designed as a cheaper alternative to the Forefront.
Review: Shimano Deore XT M8000 1×11 Groupset
Back in Issue #102, Chipps delivered us his experience with the long-awaited Shimano Deore XT drivetrain.
Review: Giro Jacket Flat Pedal Shoes
Crayons adorns some new flat pedal riding shoes from Giro. Do the Jackets have what it takes to stick it…
Review: Canyon Exceed CF SLX 9.9
At less than 900 grams, the Canyon Exceed has one of the lightest carbon hardtail frames in the world.
Review: Lezyne Digital Pressure Over Drive Floor Pump
Lezyne gives us its take on a floor pump designed to help you with tubeless tyre installation.
Review: Gore One GTX Pro Jacket
£350 is a lot of money, so Tom investigates to find out whether you should spend it on the Gore…
Haglöfs L.I.M Down +1 Sleeping Bag
Is this the ultimate sleeping bag for the ultralight bikepacker or is it a case of less not being more?…
Review: Whyte 529
So, what does 900 quid get you these days? The Whyte 529 is an alloy hardtail with a 66.5° head…
Review: Genesis Core 30
The Core 30 is a super-fun hardtail that advanced riders will love as much as the beginners. Wil gives us…
Review: Diamondback Heist 3.0+
The Diamondback Heist is a 27.5 plus hardtail that comes with a dropper post, air-sprung suspension and a 1x11 drivetrain…
Review: Sealskinz Dragon Eye MTB Gloves
Do you suffer from cold hands during the winter riding season? Hannah goes on a quest to see if the…
First Look Review: Ibis Ripley LS
Rob runs us through a first look of his shiny new long term test bike, the Ibis Ripley LS
Review: ION Neo Waterproof Bike Gloves
The ION Neo is a waterproof mountain bike glove that's built with stretchy Neoprene. Wil puts them to the test…
Review: The Sticky Pod Organiser Pouch
Looking for a storage solution for your multi-tool, spare chain links and tyre levers? The Sticky Pod is available in…
Review: Pivot Cycles Mach 4 Carbon Longterm
Chipps spent 12 months aboard the Mach 4 Carbon from Pivot Cycles and gave us this longterm review from Issue…
Review: Showers Pass Padded Bike Shorts Liner
Wil gets caught with his pants down and gives us his honest review of the Men's Liner Cycling Shorts from…
Review: Trail Helmet Group Test
Looking for a trail helmet guide? Then check out Barney's feature on some of the top trail helmets from Giro,…
Mid-Review Report: NS Eccentric Cromo
As the first 29er mountain bike from NS, just how well does this modern steel hardtail perform? Andi fills us…
Review: Oakley Mainlink With Prescription Lenses
Hannah takes the plunge with prescription glasses ordered from Shade Station over the Internet
Review: Osprey Radial 26 Pack
Is this pack everything that a commuter needs when tackling the urban jungle? Jason gets down and dirty in the…
Gore Phantom Print 2.0 Windstopper Soft Shell Jacket Review
A jacket that doubles as a gilet? How does that work? Sanny dons his inner Action Man with this stealthy…
Review: Specialized Burra Burra Bikepacking Bags
Specialized recently launched a new range of bikepacking accessories including a frame bag, top tube pack, handlebar bag, and seat…
TrackR Bravo Review
Ever lost anything? Then you'll want to read Andi's review of the TrackR Bravo - a small device that'll help…
POC Tectal Race Helmet Review
The POC Tectal is a high-tech trail helmet with some very clever features that you hopefully won't need to use.
Surly Ice Cream Truck Long Term Review No 4 – Time To Give It Back
The time has come for Sanny to say goodbye to his long termer. Has it been an affair to remember…
Review: Camelbak Skyline LR 10
The Camelbak Skyline LR recently won an Editors Choice Award. Want to know why it's such a good pack? Then…
Review: Yep Components Uptimizer HC Dropper Post
The Uptimizer is a Swiss-made dropper post from Yep Components. As you'd expect, it works very well indeed.
Review: Praxis 10-Speed Wide Range Cassette
Praxis Works offers a brilliant solution for riders with 1x10 drivetrains who want a bigger gear spread.
Review: Saracen Kili Flyer Carbon X
Chipps has had plenty of time to get to know the Kili Flyer - Saracen's 120mm carbon trail bike. Read…
Review: Stans No Tubes ZTR Bravo Wheels
After five months of thrashing aboard a Kona Process 153, how did the Stans Bravo carbon wheels fair? Read James'…
Review: Osprey Raptor 10
Osprey offers the Raptor backpack in 6 litre, 10 litre and 14 litre options. Rachel put the Raptor 10 to…
Hilleberg Niak Tent Long Term Review
How does Scandinavian tent design cope with several months of British weather?
Review: Ryders Eyewear Seventh Glasses
Has James been persuaded to switch brands following this test of sunglasses?
Review: Stanton Sherpa Ti
The Sherpa Ti is the more exotic brother of the Stanton Sherpa 853, and is equipped with a 120mm travel…
Review: Kona Honzo Ti
The original Kona Honzo was a radical 29in hardtail built for grin-inducing fun. So how does that translate to titanium?…
Review: J. Guillem Tomir Titanium
From the engineering prowess behind Van Nicholas comes J. Guillem. If you love exquisite titanium frames, then read this.
Review: Santa Cruz Hightower CC Longtermer
Barney has been making some changes to his Santa Cruz Hightower test bike. Were they changes for the better? Here's…
5 Top Hooded Waterproof Jackets!
Jason tests out five waterproof jackets with hoods, ready for the worst of the wet weather
Review: Shimano ME7 SPD Shoes
With its grippy Michelin rubber tread and carbon TORBAL sole, the ME7 is the latest top-end trail shoe from Shimano.…
Book Review: Spitting In The Soup
A book which looks at the murky world of doping, and finds many shades of grey
Ortlieb COR 13 Backpack Review
Does the purportedly waterproof COR 13 represent the pinnacle of ride pack design? Sanny set out to find out.
POC VPD Air Knee Pads Review
Do POC VPD Air knee pads offer the Holy Grail of protection and day long comfort? We sent our resident…
Review: Norco Optic C7.2
The 2017 Norco Optic is available in 27.5in and 29in versions. We put the Optic C7.2 to task to see…
Review: Shimano Deore XT Trail M8020 27.5in Wheelset
At less than half the price of XTR wheels, how does the Shimano Deore XT Trail wheelset perform on the…
Specialized Rhyme FSR Expert Carbon 6Fattie
The Rhyme FSR Expert Carbon 6Fattie is the top-tier women's plus bike from Specialized. How did the chubby Californian fare…