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7iDP Sam Hill Knee Pad review
The full name of these is 7iDP Sam Hill Knee Pad Holographic LTD Edition Series 1. That is quite the…
Leatt Knee Guard AirFlex Hybrid Pro review: skid plates for knees!
These Leatt Knee Guard AirFlex Hybrid Pro knee pads combine hard shell elements with gel padding for protection you can…
100% Tarka Vest review
100% Tarka vest is based around a mesh, stretchy, body material to offer high levels of ventilation, mobility, anti-microbial and…
Revgrips Handguards review
Handguards are a brilliant invention and I'm never going through a summer without them. These particular Revgrips Handguards have been…
SixSixOne Women’s Evo Compression Jacket and Shorts Review
SixSixOne Women's Evo Compression Jacket and Shorts are one of only a few in the market that have been designed…
Troy Lee Designs Stage Knee Guards review
Troy Lee Designs Stage Knee Guards are lighter weight, slip-on style pads offering "mid-range trail protection in a packable package".
Ion K-Pact Zip review: knee pads when you need ’em
Ion K-Pact Zip knee pads are a take on a time-honoured solution: pads you can take off on the climbs…
Rapha Trail Knee Pads review: genuinely great
The Rapha Trail Knee Pads are the first piece of protection from the prestigious cycling brand (their helmet is made…
Ion BD 2.0 Protection Socks review: thanks for the memory (foam)
These ION BD 2.0 Protection socks have padded elements sewn in to help give your legs a little extra protection…
Sendhit Nock Handguards | Should you go full enduro?
Made in France and designed to protect your hands and your brake levers in the event of a crash, but…
3 Full Face Trail Helmets, Head To Head
We get George and his downhill buddies to put three full face helmets light enough for trail use to the…
Alpinestars Vector Tech Pilot MIPS Helmet Review
Over the past few months, Andi has been rocking the bright red Alpinestars Vector Tech Pilot helmet with MIPS and…
Leatt Impact 3DF 3.0 – Impact Protection Shorts For Women (And Men)
When Hannah went looking for some impact protection shorts for women, she couldn’t find any – so she tried these…
Smith Forefront 2 Helmet | Tested, Crashed and Reviewed
Ross tests (perhaps a little too literally) the latest Forefront 2 helmet from Smith Optics The Smith Forefront 2, as…
Review | The Bontrager Blaze is the first MTB helmet with WaveCel technology
Antony checks out the new WaveCel technology from Bontrager, as fitted into its Bontrager Blaze helmet. Recently, mountain biking has…
Endura MT500 Lite Knee Pads | Review
Wil gives us his review of the new Endura MT500 Lite Knee Pads Just two months ago, Endura released several…
Review | These Leatt 3DF 5.0 soft-shell knee pads are almost perfect
James Vincent gives us his longterm review of Leatt’s soft-shell 3DF 5.0 Knee Guards It’s incredibly rare that you’ll see…
Review | Evoc Neo Protector 16L Backpack
Hannah reviews the EVOC Neo – A Backpack With Protection. I’m a fan of having a back pack on –…
Review | Bell Super 3R MIPS Helmet – the ideal ‘just in case’ full face?
The Bell Super 3R MIPS helmet is a (surprise, surprise) MIPS equipped lid with removable chin bar, but as a…
Review | The SixSixOne Evo AM helmet comes loaded with MIPS, BOA and magnets
First released back in 2015, the Evo AM took the top spot in the SixSixOne (661) helmet range from its…
Review | Giant’s latest Rail SX MIPS helmet has more coverage and clever goggle compatibility
Giant may be best known for popular mountain bike models such as the Anthem, Trance and Reign, but the Taiwanese…
Review: The Leatt DBX 3.0 Enduro V2 Is a Transformer Helmet
The convertible helmet market continues to heat up, with Leatt throwing its hat in the ring with the DBX 3.0…
Helmet Review: Bontrager Rally MIPS vs Specialized Ambush
Both of these are what I'd refer to as 'trail' helmets. They're heavier than a XC race lid, though they…
Don’t Skewer Yourself With A GoPro – Camelbak Sternum Protector Review
I’ll make a bet. If you were drawing up a shopping list for new bits of body armour right now,…
Review: Met Roam Helmet – Keep cool and look cool
Described as ‘an all-mountain enduro helmet’, the MET Roam is designed to combine streamlined enduro styling and goggle compatibility with…
Review: Don’t like wearing bulky, uncomfortable knee pads? Leatt’s Airflex Pro is made for you
Most famous for pioneering the modern-day neck brace, South African company Leatt also produces a broad range of protective wear…
Review: Bluegrass Skinny D30 – Your Knees Are Worth It!
Bluegrass offers two versions of the Skinny kneepad, one is the regular Skinny, and the other is a premium kneepad…
Review: The 661 Reset Helmet Is A Totally Tropical Full Face At A Great Price
After a bit of a hiatus 661 is back and with an all-new full face helmet named the Reset. As…
Review: Bell’s brilliant Super DH MIPS convertible helmet really is 2-in-1
Stemming from a long lineage of mountain biking lids from the 64-year old helmet brand, Bell’s flagship Super DH helmet…
Review: Endura SingleTrack II Helmet
A few months ago I reviewed Endura’s MT500 helmet, and quite liked its fit and broad coverage design. So when…
Rachel wrecked two helmets to bring you this review of the sub-£100 Lazer Roller MIPS
When we sent out a Lazer Roller helmet to our resident pedal-head, Rachel Sokal, we didn’t quite expect her to…
Review: G-Form’s Elite knee pads are burly and flexible, but they’ll make you like ‘The Thing’
I used to detest wearing knee pads, or any other kind of body armour for that matter. Living in a…
Review: Goodbye Bell Super Helmet, Hello New Sixer!
First shown off to the public last Autumn, the Sixer is a fresh top-of-the-line lid from Bell Helmets. Designed as…
Review: Bikemonger’s Happy Bottom Bum Butter – definitely not for toast
Bum Butter. Flash in the pants or cracking good product?
Review: Deuter Attack Enduro 16 Bag – capable of carrying a full face helmet
Hannah'd been carrying and crashing this pack around for 7 months - how has she got on?
Review: Giro’s Chronicle Helmet Brings Brain-Saving MIPS Technology Under 100 Quid
The Giro Chronicle is a purpose-built trail helmet with some clever features - and coming in under the magic ton
Review: These Troy Lee Designs Raid Pads Are Designed To Protect The Only Two Knees You Have
Stepping up the protection over the lightweight Speed Sleeve Knee Pads, the Raid uses clever D3O padding for flexibility and…
Review: Camelbak KUDU Protector 20 Backpack
Redesigned for 2018, the all-new Camelbak KUDU combines an in-built back protector with a brilliant harness and clever storage. Review…
Review: Troy Lee Designs A2 MIPS Helmet
Troy Lee now offer two trail helmets. Is the A2 a notch above the A1? Or something different altogether? Antony…
Review: Cube Freeride Plus 20 Pack
Barney takes Cubes Freeride Plus 20 pack into the wilds of Calderdale for six months
Review: Dakine Slayer Elbow Pads vs. POC Joint VPD Air
Adele Mitchell puts two sets of elbow pads through their paces - in the UK and the Alps.
Review: Endura MT500 Helmet
The Endura MT500 helmet is packed with features, including Koroyd technology. Andi wrapped his luscious locks with one to put…
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
Sanny got his greedy little mitts on the latest helmet technology to come out of Swedish safety specialists, POC. Here’s…
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: Bluegrass Tuatara Idro Body Armour
Barney stormtoopers up, but don't worry - his reviews are much more accurate than the average 'troopers marksmanship.
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: 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