Andy McCandlish
Recent articles by Andy McCandlish
The best disc brakes for mountain biking, tested by BikeRadar
The best MTB disc brakes as reviewed by our team of expert testers
Review | Troy Lee Designs Flowline Shorts (with liner)
Lightweight, streamlined shorts for fast trail riders
Review | Rockrider EXPL 500 Combo Short (with liner)
A sewn together short and ankle-length liner don't live up to expectations on the trail
Fox Ranger Shorts review
Lightweight and tough, the Fox Ranger ticks all the boxes for fast trail riding
Endura Hummvee Shorts with liner review
A heavyweight short perfect for rough treatment
Review | Osprey Talon 11 hydration pack
A do-it-all hydration pack for longer days out
Review | Rockrider Explore 7L/2L hydration pack
A well-made hydration pack that defies its humble price
Review | Evoc Stage 6 hydration pack
A tough and capable hydration pack with great design details
Review | Thule Rail 8L hydration pack
A very capable and well-specced hydration pack for everyday riding
CamelBak Lobo 9L hydration pack review
A slimline hydration pack with just enough room for the essentials
Review | Specialized Tactic 4
A well-priced and feature-packed lid
Review | Oakley DRT5 helmet
Eyewear giant tears up the helmet rulebook with the DRT5
Review | Nukeproof Merino Long Sleeve 1/4 Zip Baselayer
Stay warm on longs days out
Review | Giro Chrono Long-Sleeve baselayer
Comfortable performance and fit for colder days
Review | Santini Grido Baselayer
Short sleeves with cold-weather comfort
Review | Specialized Merino LS Underwear baselayer
Comfort and breathability in a smart package
Review | Endura Transrib baselayer
A great addition to your cycling wardrobe
Review | Craft Advance Warm Fuseknit Intensity baselayer
Baselayer for cold days in the saddle
Review | Gore C5 shorts
Casual looks and an easy cut
Review | POC Essential Enduro shorts
Has POC gone too far with a spartan design and lightweight fabrics or are the Enduros a capable all-rounder?
Review | Rocday Roc Lite Shorts
Do the smart looks and understated style of the Rocday Roc Lites translate to trail savvy shorts?
Review | Endura Singletrack Short II
Competitively priced and well featured
Review | Specialized Demo Pro Shorts
Gravity-oriented looking shorts that make surprisingly good all-rounders
Review | Nukeproof Nirvana Shorts
Versatile and lightweight mountain bike shorts