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  • On-One Gilet

    On-One Gilet

    This is basically the same gilet as the Planet X one we rated last year....

    Thu 21 Jun, 11:53 pm UTC
  • On-One Mary

    On-One Mary

    On-One calls the Mary handlebar an "extreme sweep riser bar". The long grip...

    Thu 21 Jun, 11:53 pm UTC

  • Giordana Donna (a486)

    One of the range of fashionable Donna jerseys from the Italian brand...

    Thu 21 Jun, 11:53 pm UTC

  • Giordana Tenax Donna

    With an improved shape and more elastic chamois, the Tenax Donnas are even...

    Thu 21 Jun, 11:53 pm UTC

  • FSA RD-600

    These 24-spoke semi-deep section clinchers have a curious third flange that...

    Thu 21 Jun, 11:53 pm UTC

  • FSA SL-220 LX

    FSA posts come on loads of bikes and they're also well worth a look in...

    Thu 21 Jun, 11:53 pm UTC
  • The FSA Orbit is 15g lighter than the aluminium version.

    FSA Orbit Carbon CF

    This integrated headset is compatible with the 41.8mm Campagnolo standard....

    Thu 21 Jun, 11:52 pm UTC
  • The Orbit uses caged ball bearings.

    FSA Orbit UF

    The FSA Orbit has a lower stack of roller bearings arranged in a taper to...

    Thu 21 Jun, 11:52 pm UTC
  • The DeMarchi bib offers comfort and breathability.

    DeMarchi Contour Plus Pro

    The Lycra of the Contour Plus bibs delivers a strong yet directional...

    Thu 21 Jun, 11:52 pm UTC
  • The Diatech can be slipped on or off without tools.

    Dia-Compe Diatech CB-2

    No test would be complete without a headset from the originators of the...

    Thu 21 Jun, 11:52 pm UTC
  • The Ergo Plus lives up to the hype.

    Diadora Ergo Plus

    The perfect road shoe doesn't just need to fit right, it must also be...

    Thu 21 Jun, 11:52 pm UTC
  • Generously sized and warm jersey

    Endura Cirrus

    The Cirrus is very similar to Sugoi's Mack Daddy and has the same relaxed...

    Thu 21 Jun, 11:52 pm UTC
  • High quality women's shorts

    Endura FS260 shorts

    The FS260s had the pleasure of being my lone pair of shorts on a week-long...

    Thu 21 Jun, 11:00 pm UTC

  • Endura Halcyon

    This 100 per cent Merino jersey adds extra warmth to the colder start and...

    Thu 21 Jun, 11:00 pm UTC
  • Ortlieb Flight bag

    Ortlieb Flight bag

    If you're the sort of rider who thinks that fording a waist deep river in...

    Thu 21 Jun, 1:17 pm UTC
  • Salomon Sonic Skin WS Vest M

    Salomon Sonic Skin WS Vest M

    This Sonic Skin windproof vest is one of the most effective we've tested.

    Thu 21 Jun, 1:17 pm UTC
  • Pearl Izumi Zilch Gloves

    Pearl Izumi Zilch Gloves

    Zilch means nothing, and nothing is exactly what is wrong with these...

    Thu 21 Jun, 1:17 pm UTC
  • Clip-top bladder, sadly lacking in space.

    Source Spinner

    The simple Source clip-top bladder is easily accessed via the full length...

    Thu 21 Jun, 1:17 pm UTC
  • Vaude Aquarius Air 3.5 + 2

    Vaude Aquarius Air 3.5 + 2

    The Vaude Aquarius bladder supplied with this pack comes with its own...

    Thu 21 Jun, 1:17 pm UTC
  • Source Spinner 2 Pro bladder

    Source Spinner 2 Pro

    The Spinner 2 Pro’s front pouch is theoretically detachable, though you...

    Thu 21 Jun, 1:17 pm UTC

  • Cratoni Tremor Road Helmet

    Helmets are like saddles or shoes - you really need to try before buying to...

    Thu 21 Jun, 1:17 pm UTC
  • Madison Pursuit

    Madison Pursuit

    These lightweight shorts look surprisingly well featured for the price....

    Thu 21 Jun, 1:17 pm UTC
  • Excellent finish for the price

    Cane Creek S-3

    The 1 1/8in Ahead-style S-3 is essentially the same as the more expensive...

    Thu 21 Jun, 1:17 pm UTC
  • Endura Zyme 3/4

    Endura Zyme 3/4

    A 19in inseam makes these properly long, even enough for our tall-guy...

    Thu 21 Jun, 1:17 pm UTC
  • Better for the beach, than the bike.

    Pearl Izumi Divide

    These shorts feature a sewn-in liner and they look great, with clean lines...

    Thu 21 Jun, 1:17 pm UTC
  • Sugoi Gustov

    Sugoi Gustov Shorts

    The Gustov is a long-time favourite and its well thought out design...

    Thu 21 Jun, 1:17 pm UTC
  • Versatile and very comfy – great value DH/XC shorts

    Scott DH

    Scott have come up with a pair of rugged downhill shorts with a removable...

    Thu 21 Jun, 1:17 pm UTC
  • Strong, but slim enough to fit into tight gaps

    Soma Core Tyre Levers

    These Soma tyre levers have a steel shank running right through their...

    Thu 21 Jun, 1:17 pm UTC

  • Giordana Tenax

    These shorts definitely look better with a pair of skinny brown Italian...

    Wed 20 Jun, 11:53 pm UTC
  • These forks use Kevlar to guard against separation of the layered-up fibres in an accident.

    Time Millennium Stiff Plus

    Time have huge experience in the use of carbon fibre and it shows in both...

    Wed 20 Jun, 11:52 pm UTC
  • The Addict gives a comfortable, stiff and stable ride.

    Scott Addict R1

    There's been a whole lot of excitement surrounding the launch of Scott's...

    Wed 20 Jun, 11:52 pm UTC
  • The Mather is a beautiful bike that's been built to last a lifetime.

    Mather

    Bath-based Robin Mather, a young framebuilder and keen tourer with a...

    Wed 20 Jun, 11:52 pm UTC
  • You'll be hard-pressed to find better-looking forks.

    Kinesis Tracer

    If good looks are a high priority these all-new 100 per cent carbon forks...

    Wed 20 Jun, 11:52 pm UTC

  • Craft Women's Master Glow

    A rare full-zip jersey that's shaped well for the female form. The Pro...

    Wed 20 Jun, 11:00 pm UTC

  • Creek2Peak Dry Bag

    Sometimes the simplest things can spoil an otherwise perfect tour, for...

    Wed 20 Jun, 11:00 pm UTC

  • DeMarchi Contour Plus Titanium

    The fabric of the Contour Plus is treated with titanium oxide, which...

    Wed 20 Jun, 11:00 pm UTC

  • Diamondback Quantum NEX

    The Diamondback Quantum NEX is a style-driven, urban mountain bike designed...

    Wed 20 Jun, 11:00 pm UTC
  • Lazer Magma

    Lazer Magma

    Lazer's 304g Magma isn't the lightest helmet in the world but it still has...

    Wed 20 Jun, 1:17 pm UTC
  • Road-styling for a racy lid

    Bell Sweep

    Bell's more expensive and somewhat road-inspired Sweep is an out and out...

    Wed 20 Jun, 1:17 pm UTC
  • Specialized Decibel

    Specialized Decibel

    When it comes to sleek cool racing helmets, the Decibel is hard to fault -...

    Wed 20 Jun, 1:17 pm UTC
  • Giro Skyla

    Giro Skyla

    Giro’s Skyla is aimed at those on a tighter budget and has been designed...

    Wed 20 Jun, 1:17 pm UTC
  • The decibel features a carbon skeleton for extra strength

    Specialized Womens Decibel

    It's good to see that some top-end lids like Specialized's Decibel here are...

    Wed 20 Jun, 1:17 pm UTC
  • Rudy Project Ekynox SX

    Rudy Project Ekynox SX

    Rudy sunglasses are very popular with the road crowd, but less so with the...

    Wed 20 Jun, 1:17 pm UTC

  • DHB Tribe W

    More killer value from DHB, this time the women’s Tribe. We’re showing...

    Wed 20 Jun, 1:17 pm UTC
  • Peak Women’s Vapour

    Peak Women’s Vapour

    We recommend that you check out Peak Performance if you don't already know...

    Wed 20 Jun, 1:17 pm UTC

  • Adidas Adistar LS Wind

    The Adistar Wind jersey uses Adidas's Body Mapping fit technology to make a...

    Wed 20 Jun, 1:17 pm UTC

  • Endura Cirrus LS

    Endura are really kicking into gear right now with a bunch of really...

    Wed 20 Jun, 1:17 pm UTC
  • Sugoi Hydro

    Sugoi Hydro

    This number from Sugoi is a real toughie, as we crashed in it three times...

    Wed 20 Jun, 1:17 pm UTC
  • Santini 2160/7-RS

    Santini 2160/7-RS

    This jersey has been in the Santini range for years, and for good reason,...

    Wed 20 Jun, 1:17 pm UTC

  • Gore N2S Phantom Plus 2

    Try to wear as little as possible under the N2S jersey (N2S = Next to Skin)...

    Wed 20 Jun, 1:17 pm UTC

  • Fox Regulator

    The Regulator looks and feels different to other jerseys, thanks to its use...

    Wed 20 Jun, 1:17 pm UTC
  • Castelli Cuore Jersey

    Castelli Cuore Jersey

    Cute, shapely and cheeky, this new Castelli jersey has all the hallmarks of...

    Wed 20 Jun, 1:17 pm UTC
  • Gore Xenon

    Gore Xenon

    Gore's latest shell jacket has great anatomical fit with high neck, cuff...

    Tue 19 Jun, 11:52 pm UTC
  • The Easton scores well for comfort and stability.

    Easton EC90 SL

    The SL is the top of the EC90 range. It uses cutting-edge 'nanotechnology'...

    Tue 19 Jun, 11:52 pm UTC

  • Campagnolo Retro Jersey

    You don't have to go down the wool route to get that retro look.

    Tue 19 Jun, 11:00 pm UTC

  • Campagnolo Vento G3

    The Vento wheels form part of the latest and more simplified range from...

    Tue 19 Jun, 11:00 pm UTC
  • Easton Ascent II

    Easton Ascent II

    Easton, formerly a Velotech design, will give the major players a run for...

    Tue 19 Jun, 11:00 pm UTC
  • Easton Havoc

    Easton Havoc

    The all-new Havoc post is a burly seat holder with some typically neat...

    Tue 19 Jun, 11:00 pm UTC

  • Gore Xenon shortsleeved jersey

    With proper sunshine beginning to make an appearance, short sleeve jerseys...

    Tue 19 Jun, 11:00 pm UTC
  • Montane Featherlite Velo jacket

    Montane Featherlite Velo jacket

    Packing down to the size of an apple, the Montane Featherlite jacket is...

    Tue 19 Jun, 11:00 pm UTC
  • Spepcialized Chamonix Helmet

    Specialized Chamonix

    stacks of features too, such as an inmolded outer shell, great venting...

    Tue 19 Jun, 1:17 pm UTC
  • A great entry-level bike with plenty of options.

    Thorn Sherpa

    Somerset-based Thorn have built themselves an enviable name when it comes...

    Mon 18 Jun, 11:52 pm UTC
  • The R099Ws are Shimano's only dedicated women's shoes.

    Shimano R099W

    Shimano's only ladies road shoes, the R099Ws share the same features as the...

    Mon 18 Jun, 11:52 pm UTC
  • The Shimano R131S has a full carbon sole.

    Shimano R131S

    The R131 ticks all the right boxes when it comes to an expert level race...

    Mon 18 Jun, 11:52 pm UTC
  • Cane Creek AROS 33

    Cane Creek AROS 33

    New for their 2006 range, these clincher wheels have a carbon-wrapped...

    Mon 18 Jun, 11:00 pm UTC
  • Carradice Prima Maxi

    Carradice Prima Maxi

    This is the daddy of seatpacks, with a capacity of five litres. It's as...

    Mon 18 Jun, 11:00 pm UTC
  • Met Veleno

    Met Veleno

    Met's Veleno has been well thought out and, when it comes to styling,...

    Mon 18 Jun, 1:17 pm UTC
  • The S-Works has a silicon hem to keep everything in place.

    Specialized S-Works jersey

    Specialized does a great line of soft goods to accompany its bikes and the...

    Sun 17 Jun, 11:52 pm UTC

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