Reviews
Review | Smith Optics' Syncline glasses are superb sunnies, but there are budget options that are almost as good
Comfortable and secure MTB glasses with great lenses, but the price is high
Review | I spent a year riding in the Fox Ranger pants because they're brilliant
Fox's Ranger pants offer some well-considered updates and a cut that works well on the bike
Review | Nutrak/Vee Tire Co's Attack HPL Full 40 RAD Core shows why radial construction makes sense for gravity riding
Huge gravity grip with a calm, damped ride feel
Review | Ribble's Ultra-Road 105 Di2 Aero is one of the best endurance bikes you can buy – and the price is a bonus
The new Ultra-Road is a fast and forgiving endurance classic that rivals the best in the genre
Review | Specialized's Butcher Grid Gravity Radial T9 is confident with loads of grip, but isn't built for bike park abuse
An excellent radial upgrade for riders seeking a calm, connected front tyre
What's new?
Raymon Ravor Ultra review: full-power eMTB has huge range and Yamaha muscle, but its suspension struggles to keep up
German brand's 'all-mountain' electric mountain bike uses Yamaha's PW-X4 motor
Van Rysel EDR Ultra bib shorts review: lots of carrying capacity for long road rides, but they're not ideal for gravel
Van Rysel’s cargo bib shorts are well-suited to endurance road use but less suitable for gravel
Cervélo Soloist Force AXS review: forget the S5 and R5, this is the Cervélo race bike I'd buy
The revamped Soloist is lighter and faster than ever – and it's priced far more keenly than its pro-tour proven stablemates
Sportful Supergiara 2 cargo bib shorts review: tuned for off-road use, but pricey
Sportful’s gravel cargo bib shorts are compressive with a good seat pad and abrasion resistant outer legs
SRAM Maven B1 Ultimate brakes review: they'll suit more riders with their better modulation and improved lever feel
SRAM’s most powerful brakes are better than ever
Accessories
Review | Garmin's Varia RearVue 820 is by far the best radar you can buy, but you'll need a recent Garmin GPS to get the best out of it
The RearVue 820 incorporates new tech that elevates it far beyond everything else on the market
Review | Lezyne's Radar Drive Rear is excellent and you can throw in a front light for the same price as Garmin's RearVue 820
A clever approach at a compelling price means there's a lot to like about Lezyne's rear radar
Review | BBB Signal Radar BLS-251 is a prominent and powerful rear light but radar performance falls short
A well-priced contender with a difference
Bike Reviews
Review | Singular Pterodactyl is proof that 32in wheels are epic for gravel – but only if you're tall enough
Titanium gravel bike with 32in wheels lays down the challenge to established brands
First-ride review | The new Specialized Tarmac SL9 is "the fastest road bike ever made", but it left me underwhelmed
The SL9 refines the Tarmac formula, but doesn't offer a generational leap
Review | New Eddy Merckx 525R is the best aero road bike I’ve ever ridden
Warren says the 525R is simply well thought out – it’s for riders who like to go fast, and push the power, but not at the expense of relative comfort
Clothing
Review | A top-notch seat pad for bumpy gravel rides, but the rear pocket is an issue
Comfortable cargo shorts for long and bumpy gravel rides
Review | Castelli Unlimited 2 Cargo bib shorts are comfortable, but the pockets are too small
Quality shorts with a comfortable pad but a couple of minor flaws
Review | The Lusso Women's Paragon Signature CB Bib Shorts are supremely comfortable, but I worry about their durability
Manchester-born bib shorts that offer performance and comfort at a reasonable price
Components
Review | Schwalbe's Romy Trail Pro Radial Soft is a premium damped-feeling trail tyre with one catch
Schwalbe’s radial trail tyre delivers comfort, grip and composure on roots, rocks and natural singletrack, but it's expensive and pressure-sensitive
Review | Garmin Edge 550's fiddly interface and high asking price stop it being a winner
The Edge 550 has a bright screen, but its button-only interface is an issue
Review | Pademelon Steering Damper delivers calmer, more stable handling, but can you justify the price?
Performance benefits for enduro and downhill riders with deep pockets
Helmets
Review | Troy Lee Designs Stage Stunt is one of the best three-quarter helmets I've tested, with only a single minor flaw
The Stage Stunt is designed for enduro riders who want more coverage without compromising airflow
Review | Fox Rampage RS is one of the best full-face helmets I've ever tested, but I don't love its looks
The new Rampage RS boasts more safety tech and a lighter weight than its predecessor
Review | The iXS Carve 1.0 helmet has ample safety tech, a comfortable fit and excellent storage for your glasses – as long as they're not too big
iXS’ latest lid is stuffed full of safety tech
Maintenance
Review | OneUp Components 70cc EDC Pump Kit
An all-in-one kit designed to fix most trail-side mechanicals
Review | Crankbrothers TT17 Twin Tube Tool Kit
A compact kit designed to handle most trail-side repairs
Review | Stanley FatMax Walltech Pro air compressor
Pricey but powerful tyre inflator that makes tubeless seating struggles a thing of the past
Shoes
Review | Fox Union BOA All Weather shoes make winter riding better – but they're a pain to take off
The All Weather shoes do a great job of keeping the elements out and your feet dry
Review | Northwave's XT Arctic Celsius GTX gravel shoes are my new winter favourites, but keeping them clean is a nightmare
Dream shoes for winter gravel riders and bikepackers
Review | Fox Union BOA clipless shoes have a revised upper and better impact protection – at a high price
Fox rolls out a host of changes on its top-tier clipless shoes
Training
Review | Garmin's Rally RK / XC210 pedals are its best power meter pedals yet – but they need to be cheaper
Excellent power meter pedals but at a high price
Review | Bryton Rider 650 is the best-value performance GPS I've tested
The Rider 650 has its quirks, but it's the bargain GPS I've been waiting for
Review | Garmin's Edge MTB is a rugged alternative to the Edge 550, but the compromises don't quite add up
Pint-sized computer’s MTB functionality is a bonus, but there are limitations elsewhere
