Long Termer Review: Dave’s Santa Cruz Highball

Long Termer Review: Dave’s Santa Cruz Highball

So here’s the getting to know you bit about my new longtermer, a Santa Cruz Highball. Due to holidays, mag…

Accelerade Advanced Sports Drink (Lemon Lime)

Accelerade Advanced Sports Drink (Lemon Lime)

Tim K tests a sports drink that promises increased endurance and better muscle recovery

Long Termer Review: Yeti ASR5

Long Termer Review: Yeti ASR5

Tom dB's been tweaking his Yeti with new wheels, a single ring setup and new brakes...

Long Termer Review: Benji’s Pivot Mach 4

Long Termer Review: Benji’s Pivot Mach 4

The final verdict. Looking for adventure.

Troy Lee Designs Ace gloves

Troy Lee Designs Ace gloves

Work experience lad Ben G has had this set of gloves on test since he came to the office a…

Keen Springwater shoes

Keen Springwater shoes

Jon's view on the brand's first closed toe cycling shoe

Long Termers: Dave’s Kona Kilauea

Long Termers: Dave’s Kona Kilauea

I’ve been riding the Kona a lot recently, mainly due to my Cannondale Rush finally needing a bit of TLC…

Fi’zi:k Gobi XM Muzzle saddle

Fi’zi:k Gobi XM Muzzle saddle

Tim K reviews a version of the Gobi saddle that's got extra rubbery protection

Yeti ASR-5

Yeti ASR-5

We test an American trail bike that's good looking and lightweight - but is it a contender on the rough…

Orange ST4 Pro

Orange ST4 Pro

The shorter travel brother of the popular Orange Five - but is it obscured by the golden child's glare?

Mondraker Factor RR

Mondraker Factor RR

Our verdict on a flighty Spanish 120mm bike from Issue 64, now with video

Scott Sports Roarban Long Sleeve

Scott Sports Roarban Long Sleeve

Looks like a cotton checked shirt is actually technical "pretty foul weather" top

661 Recon Helmet

661 Recon Helmet

Jon's view on the respected protection brand's first try at an all mountain helmet

Hammoon Longhorn

Hammoon Longhorn

From: www.hammooncycles.com Tested: Two months RRP: £1240.00 for frame Hammoon is a few guys trying to make their dream come…

Rab Shadow Hoodie Jacket

Rab Shadow Hoodie Jacket

Rab Shadow Hoodie Price: £120 From: www.rab.uk.com Tested: Continuously for four months The Shadow Hoodie isn’t really a jacket for…

Long Termers: Sim’s Orange Five

Long Termers: Sim’s Orange Five

When I originally ordered the Five from Orange I had in mind to hang SRAM’s new 2×10 X0 groupset off…

Long Termers: Jon’s Ghost AMR Lector 7700

Long Termers: Jon’s Ghost AMR Lector 7700

Jon tweaks the carbon machine with a custom tuned Fox shock. Will it be harder, better, faster, stronger?

Airace Speed F2 pump

Airace Speed F2 pump

Work experience Ben's take on a cunningly featured pump

Long Termers: Benji’s Pivot Mach 4

Long Termers: Benji’s Pivot Mach 4

It's been hammered a bit now.

Longtermer – Finally. Matt’s Lapierre Spicy 517

Longtermer – Finally. Matt’s Lapierre Spicy 517

Tested – 6 months with gaps so far. From – Hotlines. RRP £3299.00 Ahhh – It had been an emotional…

Montane Dyno Jacket

Montane Dyno Jacket

Matt tests a different kind of softshell jacket that's friendly to user as well as the environment

CycleOps Jet Fluid Pro Trainer

CycleOps Jet Fluid Pro Trainer

Tim K has been testing out this high end fluid turbo trainer to keep you strong when it's grim outside

661 Vapor Pressure Suit

661 Vapor Pressure Suit

Benji tests a suit of upper body armour that aims to protect without being prohibitive

Polaris Women’s Sapphire Jacket & Roam XC Gloves

Polaris Women’s Sapphire Jacket & Roam XC Gloves

Jenny tests a female specific riding jacket and some lightweight gloves

Sugru

Sugru

A cunning silicone putty that's useful for fixing and fiddling with all kinds of things

Long Termers: Tom’s Yeti ASR5

Long Termers: Tom’s Yeti ASR5

Tom's treated himself to a new Yeti as a recovery present. He's been in the parts bin and built it…

Long Termers: Dave’s Kona Kilauea

Long Termers: Dave’s Kona Kilauea

So I’ve been putting in some miles on the Kilauea and they’ve tended to be uphill ones.

Long Termers: Sim’s Orange Five

Long Termers: Sim’s Orange Five

Five, very much alive.

Long Termers: Benji’s Pivot Mach 4

Long Termers: Benji’s Pivot Mach 4

New fork, new feel.

Long Termers: Jon’s Ghost AMR Lector 7700

Long Termers: Jon’s Ghost AMR Lector 7700

Jon gets fettling and puts bigger forks on the carbon fibre trail bike to see if it makes it or…

e.thirteen FreeChucker chain device

e.thirteen FreeChucker chain device

Ed Oxley's verdict on a single ring chain device that needs no maintenance

Long Termers: Benji’s Pivot Mach 4

Long Termers: Benji’s Pivot Mach 4

Trying to sort the lengths.

Long Termers: Ed’s Ibis Tranny

Long Termers: Ed’s Ibis Tranny

Ed's last report on his cross country Tranny build...

Long Termers: Benji’s Pivot Mach 4

Long Termers: Benji’s Pivot Mach 4

First impressions from the first ride

Long Termers: Sim’s Orange Five

Long Termers: Sim’s Orange Five

A few rides in, a few more thoughts

Polaris NiteRide 2 Jersey

Polaris NiteRide 2 Jersey

As winter draws closer, Jon reviews a long sleeved and warm jersey from Polaris...

Long Termers: Benji’s Pivot Mach 4

Long Termers: Benji’s Pivot Mach 4

Guess what? Headset issues delay build.

Long Termers: Sim’s Orange Five

Long Termers: Sim’s Orange Five

Sim puts his money where his mouth is

Long Termers: Matt’s Santa Cruz Blur LT – Final Report

Long Termers: Matt’s Santa Cruz Blur LT – Final Report

What's the scores on the doors?

Long Termers: Benji’s Pivot Mach 4

Long Termers: Benji’s Pivot Mach 4

What are his intentions with this 100mm DW Link full bouncer?

Online Grouptest: Flat Pedals

Online Grouptest: Flat Pedals

A selection of flat pedals tested, just in time for the season of slip sliding in the filth...

Long Termers: Jon’s Ghost AMR Lector 7700

Long Termers: Jon’s Ghost AMR Lector 7700

Jon tries to make the Ghost a little bit radder without ruining its mile munching ability...

Nicolai Helius AC – Part Deux

Nicolai Helius AC – Part Deux

So, the initial build was ok but it needed some changes if I was going to take it to Morzine…

Straitline Silent Guide

Straitline Silent Guide

Jon's thoughts on a lightweight chaindevice for single ringers...

Long Termers: Ed’s Ibis Tranny

Long Termers: Ed’s Ibis Tranny

Ed tranforms the Tranny yet again. This time it's a 30spd superlightweight racer build...

Long Termers: Dave’s Kona Kilauea

Long Termers: Dave’s Kona Kilauea

So it's done and I've been so busy riding I forgot to write the update. Here it is...

Polaris Epic XC Gloves

Polaris Epic XC Gloves

Gloves made for almost all year round - but are they any good? Jon gives his verdict..

Spank Oozy/Element Technium Wheelset

Spank Oozy/Element Technium Wheelset

Ed Oxley's verdict on a custom build wheelset for the all mountain set..

Merida Ninety-Six Carbon 3000-D

Merida Ninety-Six Carbon 3000-D

Will C reviews Merida's Ninety-Six Carbon

Sunn Shamann S1

Sunn Shamann S1

Nathan reviews his TransWales bike

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