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  • Giant Anthem Zero

    The big news for the Anthem this year is the carbon composite frame of the...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC
  • Jonathan Gawler©. Santa Cruz Superlight

    Santa Cruz Superlight

    The original Heckler Superlight celebrated its tenth birthday last year....

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC
  • Jonathan Gawler©. Marin Wolf Ridge

    Marin Wolf Ridge

    Looking at the 'new' TARA Rage bikes, you'd easily be forgiven for thinking...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC
  • Scott Reflex 20 Disc

    Scott Reflex 20 Disc

    Finding a bike that weighs under 30lb in this price range is incredibly...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC
  • Scott Spark 10

    Scott Spark 10

    The Spark, the latest in a long line of lightweight carbon fibre bikes from...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC

  • Altura Crosslite Jacket

    Squarely aimed at the 'keep it light and simple' school of thought, the...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC
  • These Avid brakes give great feel.

    Avid Juicy 5 hydraulic disc

    This is a basic hydraulic disc brake available in three sizes of disc: 160,...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC
  • Crosstop levers fit most standard handlebars.

    Cane Creek Crosstop levers

    These aluminium levers were originally intended for use in cyclo-cross and ...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC
  • These brakes are perfect for older-style bikes.

    Dia-Compe 806

    These dual pivot brakes are essentially a black painted version of the...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC
  • The Dia-Compe brakes have a built-in cable quick release.

    Dia-Compe BRS200

    Single pivot brakes such as these have been largely replaced by the more...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC
  • Shorter arms don't address lack of feel.

    Dia-Compe Mini V

    V-brakes provide greater stopping power than cantilever brakes but if used...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC
  • The Diatech Anchor Sport will give you years of reliable use.

    Diatech Anchor Sport

    The cheap and cheerful looks hide impressively heat-resistant performance....

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC
  • When the Exposure light is switched to Turbo, it's great for speed riding.

    Exposure Enduro Turbo

    This is the daddy of all the Exposure lights, featuring the brightest...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC
  • The PM82s enable you to switch between clipped and clipless rides.

    Exustar PM82 pedals

    There are numerous reasons why you might want a pedal that combines a...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC
  • These blocks are designed to improve performance in wet weather.

    Fibrax Wet Weather Brake Blocks

    North Wales based Fibrax produce these salmon-coloured brake blocks with an...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC
  • The SLK callipers come equipped with a quick release lever.

    FSA SLK callipers

    FSA is better known as a manufacturer of finishing kit components such as...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC

  • Pace 3x3 eVent Shell Jacket

    The strength of eVent fabric lies in its breathability. Combine that with...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC
  • The stiff sole aids power transfer.

    Polaris MR 3000 Shoes

    Most entry-level off-road shoes are 'recreational' - that is, they have a...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC
  • The Quad Sting Pro offers impressive power for a very reasonable price.

    Quad Sting Pro

    This new Taiwanese brake turned out to be the biggest surprise. It beds in...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC
  • The shape isn't perfect for long journeys.

    Raleigh Brake Lever Aero

    These Lee Chi manufactured brake levers and synthetic rubber hoods are very...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC

  • Altura Night Vision Jacket

    It may not look like it from the picture, but this is one incredibly bright...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC

  • Avid Juicy Five

    The distinctive Power Reserve Geometry lever angle gives a massive power...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC

  • Bikehut Multi-Tool

    This tool consists of chrome vanadium tools on an alloy body. 2-8mm allen...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC
  • Blackburn System X3

    Blackburn System X3

    Blackburn claims a run time of five hours in the manual for the System X3,...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC
  • Bontrager Race X Lite Switchblade

    Bontrager Race X Lite Switchblade

    The Race X Lite features carbon-wrapped aluminium legs together with an...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC
  • Carrera Fury

    Carrera Fury

    The Fury is a mean looking machine. Almost everything is black, and the...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC
  • Carrera Vulcan

    Carrera Vulcan

    The Vulcan is the entry-level hardtail in Halfords' premium own-brand...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC

  • Clarks Clim8

    This is the cheapest multi-pot brake. Sequential contact of the six...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC

  • Claud Butler Olympus

    The British-designed and built Olympus is the latest in a line of...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC

  • Conti Edge Protection 1.9in

    A whole new family in the Conti line up, the Edge, Slash and Digga are all...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC
  • Decathlon Rockrider 5.2

    Decathlon Rockrider 5.2

    French sports superstore giant Decathlon have form when it comes to bargain...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC

  • Endura Phoenix Jacket

    The Phoenix is a well-priced all rounder and a good choice for the regular...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC

  • GT Aggressor XCR

    The Aggressor XCR is not available in the normal UK GT range; it's a...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC

  • GT i-Drive

    GT's i-Drive floating suspension is one of the longest serving systems...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC
  • Helly Hansen Vinter Jacket

    Helly Hansen Vinter Jacket

    There's a lot to be said for a general purpose do-it-all winter jacket. One...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC

  • Hope Mono M4 Disc Brake

    All of Hope's brake range has seen significant changes lately, including...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC

  • Hope Mono Mini Works

    This is a tricked version of Hope's standard £120 Mini Mono that drops the...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC

  • Hope Moto V2

    Hope's new monster Moto copes with the most extreme demands. Power on the...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC

  • Imperial Type 3 Grips

    Using a Lock-On style alloy cuff to secure each grip to the bar, these...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC
  • Intense EVP 5.5

    Intense EVP 5.5

    The EVP 5.5 has a VPP (Virtual Pivot Point) suspension and uses a highly...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC

  • Raleigh Explore LX

    For all that Raleigh sponsors road and mountain bike champion Nicole Cooke,...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC

  • Retro Image T-shirts

    A few months ago we reviewed Retro Image Apparel's retro-styled cycling...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC
  • Saracen Zen 3

    Saracen Zen 3

    Saracen were one of the first mainstream bike companies to get to grips...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC
  • Shimano Saint

    Shimano Saint

    Saint is Shimano's heavy duty DH/ freeride group - not that you'd know it...

    Mon 1 Jan, 12:00 am UTC

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