Long Termers: Chipps’ Orange Segment

Long Termers: Chipps’ Orange Segment

Chipps reports on the first couple of months on the Orange Segment - the longer, slacker short-travel 29er.

Tested: Merida Big Nine 1000

Tested: Merida Big Nine 1000

It feels as if you’re going twice as fast as you should for the same amount of effort...

Long Termers: James’ Kona Process 111

Long Termers: James’ Kona Process 111

James' Kona Process 111 Long Termer

Turner Sultan

Turner Sultan

With 29in wheels and 125mm of travel, is Turner's Sultan the king of the hill?

Mini Test: Multitools

Mini Test: Multitools

Pocket-sized maintenance awesomeness, poked and prodded, just for you.

Mavic Crossmax XL WTS wheelset

Mavic Crossmax XL WTS wheelset

Is the Crossmax XL WTS the adventurer's choice? Mavic thinks so – here's what Dave thinks

Exposure Revo light and dynamo hub

Exposure Revo light and dynamo hub

Never-ending lighting: the solution to all our night ride problems?

Altura Attack Waterproof Shorts 13

Altura Attack Waterproof Shorts 13

What's the skinny on these waterproof baggies?

Zealous Division.

Zealous Division.

Novel frame design, super short rear end - a 26in ride in a 29in package?

Mini Test: Socks

Mini Test: Socks

Our pick of the winter's warmers

Lezyne Zecto Drive Pro Light

Lezyne Zecto Drive Pro Light

Do small things come in neat and beautiful packages?

Rapid Racer Products Rigid Neoguard

Rapid Racer Products Rigid Neoguard

Nifty widget to keep you and your bike free of mud and, er, 'dog eggs'

Specialized Sub Zero Winter Gloves

Specialized Sub Zero Winter Gloves

Ready for winter's last gasp – or just comedy hand gestures

Schwalbe Ice Spiker Pro 29

Schwalbe Ice Spiker Pro 29

Want to minimise ice-related downtime? Of course you do. Get some spiked tyres, then

Lezyne SV 11 Mini tool

Lezyne SV 11 Mini tool

Goregous AND practical? Why Ambassador, you are spoiling us

Cumulus Quantum 350 sleeping bag

Cumulus Quantum 350 sleeping bag

Top notch – and top-end – adventure sleep sack

Velocity Blunt SS Rims

Velocity Blunt SS Rims

Light, wide rims that aren't carbon? That'll never catch on...

Alpkit Gourdon 20 backpack

Alpkit Gourdon 20 backpack

Big bargain backpack from the Notts. kitmeisters

TRP Spyke mechanical disc brake

TRP Spyke mechanical disc brake

Can a mechanical disc brake really match up to hydraulics?

Shimano Deore drivetrain and brakes

Shimano Deore drivetrain and brakes

Budget-only groupset option, or a cheap and cheerful upgrade?

Outdoor Tech Orca Sport Wireless Buds

Outdoor Tech Orca Sport Wireless Buds

A little music to accompany your ride? Outdoor Tech's Orca earbuds ridden and rated.

Santa Cruz Bronson C

Santa Cruz Bronson C

Descent mapping, skill enhancing: here are our thoughts on the Santa Cruz enduro trail slaya

Cannondale FSi Carbon 1

Cannondale FSi Carbon 1

All the black stuff; all the bling - Cannondale's racer rated

9:ZERO:7 Carbon Whiteout

9:ZERO:7 Carbon Whiteout

Could this be the pinnacle of the fatbike?

Whyte G-150 S

Whyte G-150 S

A visually striking bike that looks great without being too flamboyant, but how does it ride?

Intense Tracer 275 Alloy

Intense Tracer 275 Alloy

Amid the flurry of carbon this and that launched this year, the Intense Tracer 275 Alloy almost snuck past unnoticed.…

Giant XtC Advanced 29er 2

Giant XtC Advanced 29er 2

The Giant XtC - Making plans for Nigel? Or the Mayor of Simpleton?

Gore Fusion Cosmo Windstopper Jacket

Gore Fusion Cosmo Windstopper Jacket

It's very bright - but does it shine?

Saracen Mantra Trail Carbon

Saracen Mantra Trail Carbon

Trail carbon on a budget - the Saracen Mantra

Showers Pass Rogue Hoodie

Showers Pass Rogue Hoodie

Jenn's jacket of the season

Bluegrass Golden Eye helmet

Bluegrass Golden Eye helmet

A full coverage enduro and all mountain helmet with all the protection you need?

Lumicycle Explorer Enduro lights

Lumicycle Explorer Enduro lights

Does this brand new, but retro compatible light, shine?

SixSixOne Evo AM helmet

SixSixOne Evo AM helmet

The Evo AM helmet is the latest helmet 661 has added to its range. Here's how Dan got on with…

Scott 2014 Genius 900 Premium

Scott 2014 Genius 900 Premium

Scott claim it can't be upgraded. Here are our thoughts on how it rides

Genuine Innovations Tubeless Repair Kit

Genuine Innovations Tubeless Repair Kit

How do you fix a tubeless tyre with a hole in? Read on

Renthal Fatbar Carbon bar

Renthal Fatbar Carbon bar

Is the future wide and light?

Fabric Scoop Pro Flat saddle

Fabric Scoop Pro Flat saddle

Relatively new saddle company Fabric has grown out of Charge Bikes and has an unusual philosophy when it comes to…

Shimano XT drivetrain

Shimano XT drivetrain

One step down from Shimano’s top-end, racer-only XTR marque is the only difference weight and aesthetics?

Specialized Boomslang Pedals

Specialized Boomslang Pedals

Boomslang – top drawer? Or venomous snake?

Birzman Zyklop C-Bag with tools

Birzman Zyklop C-Bag with tools

Everything you need for trailside maintenance?

Empire MX6-EVO

Empire MX6-EVO

The Empire MX6-EVO cuts a formidable silhouette, but does the single pivot bike translate well out on the trail?

Giro Xara helmet

Giro Xara helmet

Everybody needs a helmet or three, right? So how does this female specific one measure up?

Goodridge Brake Hose

Goodridge Brake Hose

What do you suppose is the deal with these hoses?

Dual Q9 Bifocal Eyewear

Dual Q9 Bifocal Eyewear

How did Mark like the Dual Q9 Bifocal Eyewear glasses

Shimano XTR Race

Shimano XTR Race

How did the top of the range Shimano XTR Race Crankset fare

Garmin Edge Touring.

Garmin Edge Touring.

Jenn's been putting in the miles and using the new Garmin Edge Touring, here's what she thought

Five Ten Impact VXi Clipless shoe.

Five Ten Impact VXi Clipless shoe.

Five Ten's new Impact VXi shoes put throughout the grinder team

SRAM S1000

SRAM S1000

How did SRAM's S1000 Crankset fare

RaceFace Canuck S/S Jersey

RaceFace Canuck S/S Jersey

How does this short sleeved jersey measure up?

DMR Stage 1 Saddle

DMR Stage 1 Saddle

A saddle with a strap on? How does that work?

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