Scott Grenade Pro II

Scott Grenade Pro II

How did Scott's Grenade Pro 2 pads fair in our knee pad group test

Smith Optics v.2 Sweat-X Goggles

Smith Optics v.2 Sweat-X Goggles

Peaty, Gwin, Semenuk, Rheeder, Craig, Cruz are all equipped with Smith Optics goggles, Dan's been out testing to see why…

Troy Lee Design KG5450

Troy Lee Design KG5450

Fit and forget, or fit and regret?

Race Face Charge

Race Face Charge

How do these minimalist kneepads weigh up?

Sweet Protection Bearsuit

Sweet Protection Bearsuit

Can we bear the protection?

POC Trabec helmet.

POC Trabec helmet.

Out of the box the Trabec looks the business, but how does it stack up?

Troy Lee Designs A1 helmet.


Troy Lee Designs A1 helmet.


How good is the A1? Dan dropped a bike on his head to find out

Bell Super Helmet

Bell Super Helmet

You can’t move for helmets in bright colors and with big coverage these days.

Scott Stego MIPS Helmet

Scott Stego MIPS Helmet

A simple appearance but with heaps of technology inside, comfortable and appealing to look at.

Speed Date – Smith’s Forefront trail helmet

Speed Date – Smith’s Forefront trail helmet

New material sets eyewear company's lid apart

Lazer’s handsome, breathable Rox (O2 XC) helmet

Lazer’s handsome, breathable Rox (O2 XC) helmet

Fewer sizes, more features?

Sweet Protection Bushwhacker MIPS helmet

Sweet Protection Bushwhacker MIPS helmet

A great fitting helmet with some proper science built in.

Uvex’s 225g Ultrasonic helmet

Uvex’s 225g Ultrasonic helmet

Lightweight, low profile helmet made in Germany.

Kali’s innovative Maraka XC helmet

Kali’s innovative Maraka XC helmet

A helmet with a number of truly interesting and compelling features

MET Kaos UL helmet

MET Kaos UL helmet

A whole other level of helmet?

Knox Cross Lite Knee Pads

Knox Cross Lite Knee Pads

Knee pads are one of those items that can be really noticeable on a ride; a catch 22 situation where…

Lazer Nirvana helmet

Lazer Nirvana helmet

Functional XC lid with a retention system that happens to work uncommonly well for those riders with ponytails or mullets...

661 Recon Helmet

661 Recon Helmet

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

661 Vapor Pressure Suit

661 Vapor Pressure Suit

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

IXS Hack Knee Pads

IXS Hack Knee Pads

Comfy, non-OTT knee protection.

O’Neal Dirt Pads

O’Neal Dirt Pads

Safety first

SixSixOne Evolution Helmet

SixSixOne Evolution Helmet

Benji has been doing quite a bit of "gravity riding" this year (something to do with reliving his youth no…

Specialized S-Works 2D helmet

Specialized S-Works 2D helmet

Specialized S-Works 2D helmet Price: £109.99 From: Specialized UK 020 8391 3500 www.specialized.com Tested: Three months

661 Veggie Wrap Shin Pads

661 Veggie Wrap Shin Pads

For SPD users the journey into flat pedal riding can be a perilous one. Sure, you’re going to improve your…