11spd: This week’s best new bike gear

<source media="(max-width: 320px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/11spd-220116-1453464505810-nb6jy2050btx-f17bdd7.jpg?quality=90&resize=160%2C208, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/11spd-220116-1453464505810-nb6jy2050btx-f17bdd7.jpg?quality=45&resize=320%2C416 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/11spd-220116-1453464505810-nb6jy2050btx-f17bdd7.jpg?quality=45&resize=480%2C624 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/11spd-220116-1453464505810-nb6jy2050btx-f17bdd7.jpg?quality=45&resize=640%2C832 4x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(max-width: 375px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/11spd-220116-1453464505810-nb6jy2050btx-f17bdd7.jpg?quality=90&resize=190%2C247, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/11spd-220116-1453464505810-nb6jy2050btx-f17bdd7.jpg?quality=45&resize=380%2C494 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/11spd-220116-1453464505810-nb6jy2050btx-f17bdd7.jpg?quality=45&resize=570%2C741 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/11spd-220116-1453464505810-nb6jy2050btx-f17bdd7.jpg?quality=45&resize=692%2C900 4x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(max-width: 425px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/11spd-220116-1453464505810-nb6jy2050btx-f17bdd7.jpg?quality=90&resize=215%2C279, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/11spd-220116-1453464505810-nb6jy2050btx-f17bdd7.jpg?quality=45&resize=430%2C559 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/11spd-220116-1453464505810-nb6jy2050btx-f17bdd7.jpg?quality=45&resize=645%2C838 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/11spd-220116-1453464505810-nb6jy2050btx-f17bdd7.jpg?quality=45&resize=692%2C900 4x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(max-width: 768px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/11spd-220116-1453464505810-nb6jy2050btx-f17bdd7.jpg?quality=90&resize=295%2C383, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/11spd-220116-1453464505810-nb6jy2050btx-f17bdd7.jpg?quality=45&resize=590%2C767 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/11spd-220116-1453464505810-nb6jy2050btx-f17bdd7.jpg?quality=45&resize=693%2C900 3x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(max-width: 992px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/11spd-220116-1453464505810-nb6jy2050btx-f17bdd7.jpg?quality=90&resize=136%2C176, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/11spd-220116-1453464505810-nb6jy2050btx-f17bdd7.jpg?quality=45&resize=272%2C353 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/11spd-220116-1453464505810-nb6jy2050btx-f17bdd7.jpg?quality=45&resize=408%2C530 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/11spd-220116-1453464505810-nb6jy2050btx-f17bdd7.jpg?quality=45&resize=544%2C707 4x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(min-width: 993px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/11spd-220116-1453464505810-nb6jy2050btx-f17bdd7.jpg?quality=90&resize=155%2C201, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/11spd-220116-1453464505810-nb6jy2050btx-f17bdd7.jpg?quality=45&resize=310%2C403 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/11spd-220116-1453464505810-nb6jy2050btx-f17bdd7.jpg?quality=45&resize=465%2C604 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/11spd-220116-1453464505810-nb6jy2050btx-f17bdd7.jpg?quality=45&resize=620%2C806 4x" type="image/jpeg"> <img class="wp-image-280521 size-portrait_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-gallery-grid-src-image" src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/11spd-220116-1453464505810-nb6jy2050btx-f17bdd7.jpg?quality=90&resize=556%2C723" width="556" height="723" data-crop-width="" data-crop-height="" alt="11spd: This week's best new bike gear" title="11spd-220116-1453464505810-nb6jy2050btx-f17bdd7" style="width: auto; height: 100%;"> 11spd: This week’s best new bike gear Immediate Media

Happy Friday, friends. We hope your weekend ahead is filled with great riding. To prep your mind for the days ahead, here’s a look at some fresh gear.

New road bike gear Pearl Izumi PRO Leader III shoes <source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed01-1453334487726-uzwz9e2aidih-1000-90-2fd6509.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed01-1453334487726-uzwz9e2aidih-1000-90-2fd6509.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed01-1453334487726-uzwz9e2aidih-1000-90-2fd6509.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/webp"><source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed01-1453334487726-uzwz9e2aidih-1000-90-2fd6509.jpg?quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed01-1453334487726-uzwz9e2aidih-1000-90-2fd6509.jpg?quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed01-1453334487726-uzwz9e2aidih-1000-90-2fd6509.jpg?quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/jpeg"> Pearl izumi’s p.r.o. leader iii shoes have a low stack height: pearl izumi’s p.r.o. leader iii shoes have a low stack height Pearl Izumi’s PRO Leader III shoes have a very low (5mm) stack height, thanks to the elimination of the traditional lasting board. A super-thin (0.9mm) upper wraps around the foot and connects with the carbon sole, on top of which sits only the insoles, which can be adjusted for arch and metatarsal support with inserts.

Double Boas add a little bulk on top but keep the sides svelte. The tongue is padded so the Boas and reels don’t dig into the top of the foot.

<source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed03-1453334487734-17wmcp2mx2whq-1000-90-abfae9f.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed03-1453334487734-17wmcp2mx2whq-1000-90-abfae9f.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed03-1453334487734-17wmcp2mx2whq-1000-90-abfae9f.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/webp"><source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed03-1453334487734-17wmcp2mx2whq-1000-90-abfae9f.jpg?quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed03-1453334487734-17wmcp2mx2whq-1000-90-abfae9f.jpg?quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed03-1453334487734-17wmcp2mx2whq-1000-90-abfae9f.jpg?quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/jpeg"><source media="(max-width: 375px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed03-1453334487734-17wmcp2mx2whq-1000-90-abfae9f.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=355%2C200, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed03-1453334487734-17wmcp2mx2whq-1000-90-abfae9f.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=710%2C399 2x" type="image/webp"> <source media="(max-width: 425px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed03-1453334487734-17wmcp2mx2whq-1000-90-abfae9f.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=405%2C228, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed03-1453334487734-17wmcp2mx2whq-1000-90-abfae9f.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=810%2C455 2x" type="image/webp"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed03-1453334487734-17wmcp2mx2whq-1000-90-abfae9f.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=408%2C229, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed03-1453334487734-17wmcp2mx2whq-1000-90-abfae9f.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=816%2C459 2x" type="image/webp"> Pearl elimated the traditional cardboard lasting board: pearl elimated the traditional cardboard lasting board If the red / lime punch is a bit loud for you, the Leader IIIs also come in black and white.

$320 / £TBC / AU$TBC

www.pearlizumi.com

Alé Klimatik thermal bib shorts <source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed05-1453334487741-3znik8fadwmt-1000-90-3433678.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed05-1453334487741-3znik8fadwmt-1000-90-3433678.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed05-1453334487741-3znik8fadwmt-1000-90-3433678.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/webp"><source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed05-1453334487741-3znik8fadwmt-1000-90-3433678.jpg?quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed05-1453334487741-3znik8fadwmt-1000-90-3433678.jpg?quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed05-1453334487741-3znik8fadwmt-1000-90-3433678.jpg?quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/jpeg"> Alé’s klimatik bib shorts combine thermal fabric with some water deflection: alé’s klimatik bib shorts combine thermal fabric with some water deflection Alé’s Klimatik bib shorts combine thermal fabric with some water deflection. Alé’s chamois is a straightforward affair, which we appreciate; there are no huge transitions or heat-molded edges. However, despite the body fabric resisting water initially, the cuffs saturate pretty easily.

$135 / £NA / AU$NA

www.alebikewear.com

HiFi Hit Single 50mm carbon clincher wheels <source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed09-1453334487755-78gvgbe202hz-1000-90-5b70e71.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed09-1453334487755-78gvgbe202hz-1000-90-5b70e71.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed09-1453334487755-78gvgbe202hz-1000-90-5b70e71.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/webp"><source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed09-1453334487755-78gvgbe202hz-1000-90-5b70e71.jpg?quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed09-1453334487755-78gvgbe202hz-1000-90-5b70e71.jpg?quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed09-1453334487755-78gvgbe202hz-1000-90-5b70e71.jpg?quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/jpeg"> HiFi is a relatively new wheel company out of portland, oregon. these are the hit single carbon clinchers: hifi is a relatively new wheel company out of portland, oregon. these are the hit single carbon clinchers HiFi is a relatively new wheel company out of Portland, Oregon. The Hit Single carbon clinchers are 50mm tall and measure a sturdy 27.5mm in external width and 17mm internally between the beads. The 11spd hubs use Japanese stainless steel ball bearings. 18 front and 24 stainless spokes build up into the 1,630g wheelset.

$1,899 / £NA / AU$NA

ridehifi.com

Mavic Ksyrium Pro road shoes <source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed15-1453334487777-fjvtnmdik8pg-1000-90-c0529ff.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed15-1453334487777-fjvtnmdik8pg-1000-90-c0529ff.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed15-1453334487777-fjvtnmdik8pg-1000-90-c0529ff.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/webp"><source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed15-1453334487777-fjvtnmdik8pg-1000-90-c0529ff.jpg?quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed15-1453334487777-fjvtnmdik8pg-1000-90-c0529ff.jpg?quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed15-1453334487777-fjvtnmdik8pg-1000-90-c0529ff.jpg?quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/jpeg"> Mavic’s kysrium pro shoes weigh 296g in a size 45: mavic’s kysrium pro shoes weigh 296g in a size 45 Mavic has three Kysrium shoes aimed at endurance riders with a little more flex and perhaps comfort than an all-out race shoe. The Pro is the second in three tiers of Ksyrium shoes, and we weighed our sample 45 size at 296g .

Mavic uses its own version of the Boa, the Ergo dial. Inside, an Ortholite insole provides custom cushioning.

What matches the purplish red of the Ksyrium Pro shoe? Why, the Ksyrium helmet, of course.

$199 / £NA / AU$NA

www.mavic.us

Bar Fly E-box Spacer <source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed22-1453334487807-umq9esissec-1000-90-714fbf7.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed22-1453334487807-umq9esissec-1000-90-714fbf7.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed22-1453334487807-umq9esissec-1000-90-714fbf7.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/webp"><source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed22-1453334487807-umq9esissec-1000-90-714fbf7.jpg?quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed22-1453334487807-umq9esissec-1000-90-714fbf7.jpg?quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed22-1453334487807-umq9esissec-1000-90-714fbf7.jpg?quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/jpeg"> Here the e-box spacer holds a first generation di2 box: here the e-box spacer holds a first generation di2 box Bar Fly’s E-box Spacer removes the rubberband-around-the-stem look from Di2 and EPS. If you already have a 5mm spacer underneath your stem, then this replaces that tidily.

We have taken to mounting Di2 boxes to Bar Fly Garmin mounts with zip ties, but the E-box Spacer is probably a cleaner solution.

$39 / £NA / AU$NA

www.barflybike.com

Pactimo Alpine thermal cap <source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed23-1453334487811-1xmwjdmfluywm-1000-90-8e5450a.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed23-1453334487811-1xmwjdmfluywm-1000-90-8e5450a.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed23-1453334487811-1xmwjdmfluywm-1000-90-8e5450a.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/webp"><source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed23-1453334487811-1xmwjdmfluywm-1000-90-8e5450a.jpg?quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed23-1453334487811-1xmwjdmfluywm-1000-90-8e5450a.jpg?quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed23-1453334487811-1xmwjdmfluywm-1000-90-8e5450a.jpg?quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/jpeg"><source media="(max-width: 375px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed23-1453334487811-1xmwjdmfluywm-1000-90-8e5450a.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=355%2C200, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed23-1453334487811-1xmwjdmfluywm-1000-90-8e5450a.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=710%2C399 2x" type="image/webp"> <source media="(max-width: 425px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed23-1453334487811-1xmwjdmfluywm-1000-90-8e5450a.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=405%2C228, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed23-1453334487811-1xmwjdmfluywm-1000-90-8e5450a.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=810%2C455 2x" type="image/webp"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed23-1453334487811-1xmwjdmfluywm-1000-90-8e5450a.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=408%2C229, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed23-1453334487811-1xmwjdmfluywm-1000-90-8e5450a.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=816%2C459 2x" type="image/webp"> Pactimo’s alpine thermal cap is fleece lined for warmth: pactimo’s alpine thermal cap is fleece lined for warmth Pactimo’s Alpine Thermal Cap is lined with fleece for warmth. The full coverage around the ears is good for cold days, but the scooped cut doesn’t bunch at the neck.

The thin material fits easily under a helmet, and the ear flaps can be rolled up to regulate temperature on the fly.

$30 / £20 / AU$NA

www.pactimo.com

New mountain bike gear Park Tool oversize bike storage hooks <source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed29-1453334487832-pfajqeuj1se8-1000-90-019ecfa.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed29-1453334487832-pfajqeuj1se8-1000-90-019ecfa.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed29-1453334487832-pfajqeuj1se8-1000-90-019ecfa.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/webp"><source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed29-1453334487832-pfajqeuj1se8-1000-90-019ecfa.jpg?quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed29-1453334487832-pfajqeuj1se8-1000-90-019ecfa.jpg?quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed29-1453334487832-pfajqeuj1se8-1000-90-019ecfa.jpg?quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/jpeg"> Park tool’s oversize bike storage hooks easily fit both deep carbon rims and 29er wheels with chunky rubber: park tool’s oversize bike storage hooks easily fit both deep carbon rims and 29er wheels with chunky rubber Park Tools’ hanging hooks have been widely imitated, but rarely matched. With a non-scratch coating, they’re designed to hold onto the rim, letting the bike hang from a rafter or vertically against a wall.

With an inside width of 75mm, the Oversize hook fits perfectly with deep carbon rims and our regular 2.3in 650b and 29er rubber.

For those with fat or plus sized mountain bikes, the Extra-Large hook is a monster and will let you hang that chubby roller up to dry. Inside to inside, it measures at 125mm wide, that’s roughly 250% wider than most bicycle hanging hooks.

To give you another idea of size, the threads on these are 11.54mm in diameter. The hooks are available in either a wood-type thread (blue – pictured) or machine bolt (black). We’ve placed the wood hooks into concrete, with the addition of plastic wall plugs.

Oversize 471 wood hook (pictured two on left): $7.50 / £5 / AU$TBC

Extra-large 471XX wood hook (pictured right): $13 / £8 / AU$TBC

www.parktool.com

Dakine Drafter 12l hydration pack <source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed25-1453334487818-rx1srsr79nwy-1000-90-02a7b21.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed25-1453334487818-rx1srsr79nwy-1000-90-02a7b21.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed25-1453334487818-rx1srsr79nwy-1000-90-02a7b21.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/webp"><source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed25-1453334487818-rx1srsr79nwy-1000-90-02a7b21.jpg?quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed25-1453334487818-rx1srsr79nwy-1000-90-02a7b21.jpg?quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/davespeed25-1453334487818-rx1srsr79nwy-1000-90-02a7b21.jpg?quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/jpeg"> The dakine drafter 12l pack comes with a 3l hydrapak reservoir: the dakine drafter 12l pack comes with a 3l hydrapak reservoir Despite its old school styling, this bag is bursting at the seams with clever thinking.The 12l bag comes with a Hydrapak 3L/100oz Shape-Loc reservoir that features a full-width opening at the top. A neat feature is the magnetic hose clip, which should allow the high-flow bite valve to find its way back to the sternum strap.

The Drafter also features ventilated shoulder and hip straps, as well as an ‘air mesh’ back panel that moves the rear of the pack away from your back. Like other packs we’ve previously tested the air mesh panel uses a frame, which helps to distribute some of the load through the waist strap for happy shoulders and added stability.

For a medium size pack, there is a surprising amount of storage available in the two large pockets, with additional internal mesh organizers, a fleece-lined sunglasses pocket, straps for toting body armor and a helmet carry flap which can accommodate both XC style and full face helmets.

All up the 12l pack including an empty reservoir weights 1,171g.

$125 / £60 / AU$180

store.dakine.com

FiveTen Freerider Contact women’s shoes <source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/fiveten-freerider-women-1453458236892-1bdsnybgtasjh-1000-90-8fb9904.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/fiveten-freerider-women-1453458236892-1bdsnybgtasjh-1000-90-8fb9904.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/fiveten-freerider-women-1453458236892-1bdsnybgtasjh-1000-90-8fb9904.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/webp"><source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/fiveten-freerider-women-1453458236892-1bdsnybgtasjh-1000-90-8fb9904.jpg?quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/fiveten-freerider-women-1453458236892-1bdsnybgtasjh-1000-90-8fb9904.jpg?quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/fiveten-freerider-women-1453458236892-1bdsnybgtasjh-1000-90-8fb9904.jpg?quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/jpeg"><source media="(max-width: 375px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/fiveten-freerider-women-1453458236892-1bdsnybgtasjh-1000-90-8fb9904.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=355%2C200, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/fiveten-freerider-women-1453458236892-1bdsnybgtasjh-1000-90-8fb9904.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=710%2C399 2x" type="image/webp"><source media="(max-width: 375px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/fiveten-freerider-women-1453458236892-1bdsnybgtasjh-1000-90-8fb9904.jpg?quality=90&resize=355%2C200, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/fiveten-freerider-women-1453458236892-1bdsnybgtasjh-1000-90-8fb9904.jpg?quality=45&resize=710%2C399 2x" type="image/jpeg"><source media="(max-width: 425px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/fiveten-freerider-women-1453458236892-1bdsnybgtasjh-1000-90-8fb9904.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=405%2C228, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/fiveten-freerider-women-1453458236892-1bdsnybgtasjh-1000-90-8fb9904.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=810%2C455 2x" type="image/webp"><source media="(max-width: 425px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/fiveten-freerider-women-1453458236892-1bdsnybgtasjh-1000-90-8fb9904.jpg?quality=90&resize=405%2C228, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/fiveten-freerider-women-1453458236892-1bdsnybgtasjh-1000-90-8fb9904.jpg?quality=45&resize=810%2C455 2x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/fiveten-freerider-women-1453458236892-1bdsnybgtasjh-1000-90-8fb9904.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=408%2C229, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/fiveten-freerider-women-1453458236892-1bdsnybgtasjh-1000-90-8fb9904.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=816%2C459 2x" type="image/webp"><source media="(min-width: 768px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/fiveten-freerider-women-1453458236892-1bdsnybgtasjh-1000-90-8fb9904.jpg?quality=90&resize=408%2C229, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/fiveten-freerider-women-1453458236892-1bdsnybgtasjh-1000-90-8fb9904.jpg?quality=45&resize=816%2C459 2x" type="image/jpeg"> The fiveten freerider contact women’s shoe is available in smaller sizes than the men’s version. : the fiveten freerider contact women’s shoe is available in smaller sizes than the men’s version. Addressing the dearth of women’s-specific flat pedal shoes, Five Ten has released another of its popular shoes in a female fit. The Freerider Contact Women’s shoes have all the features you’d expect from FiveTen’s unisex version including super-tacky Mi6 sole, but with a smaller internal volume, narrower heel cup and redesigned internal cushioning.

Take a look at our review of the men’s Freerider Contact shoes to find out how we got on with them.

$150 / £100 / AU$250

Endura Strike Gloves <source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/endure-strike-womens-gloves-1453459615106-1s97au9c9ldjd-1000-90-ee5a2fe.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/endure-strike-womens-gloves-1453459615106-1s97au9c9ldjd-1000-90-ee5a2fe.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/endure-strike-womens-gloves-1453459615106-1s97au9c9ldjd-1000-90-ee5a2fe.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/webp"><source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/endure-strike-womens-gloves-1453459615106-1s97au9c9ldjd-1000-90-ee5a2fe.jpg?quality=90&resize=300%2C169, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/endure-strike-womens-gloves-1453459615106-1s97au9c9ldjd-1000-90-ee5a2fe.jpg?quality=45&resize=600%2C337 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/endure-strike-womens-gloves-1453459615106-1s97au9c9ldjd-1000-90-ee5a2fe.jpg?quality=45&resize=900%2C506 3x" type="image/jpeg"><source media="(max-width: 375px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/endure-strike-womens-gloves-1453459615106-1s97au9c9ldjd-1000-90-ee5a2fe.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=355%2C200, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/endure-strike-womens-gloves-1453459615106-1s97au9c9ldjd-1000-90-ee5a2fe.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=710%2C399 2x" type="image/webp"><source media="(max-width: 375px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/endure-strike-womens-gloves-1453459615106-1s97au9c9ldjd-1000-90-ee5a2fe.jpg?quality=90&resize=355%2C200, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/endure-strike-womens-gloves-1453459615106-1s97au9c9ldjd-1000-90-ee5a2fe.jpg?quality=45&resize=710%2C399 2x" type="image/jpeg"><source media="(max-width: 425px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/endure-strike-womens-gloves-1453459615106-1s97au9c9ldjd-1000-90-ee5a2fe.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=405%2C228, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/endure-strike-womens-gloves-1453459615106-1s97au9c9ldjd-1000-90-ee5a2fe.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=810%2C455 2x" type="image/webp"><source media="(max-width: 425px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/endure-strike-womens-gloves-1453459615106-1s97au9c9ldjd-1000-90-ee5a2fe.jpg?quality=90&resize=405%2C228, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/endure-strike-womens-gloves-1453459615106-1s97au9c9ldjd-1000-90-ee5a2fe.jpg?quality=45&resize=810%2C455 2x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/endure-strike-womens-gloves-1453459615106-1s97au9c9ldjd-1000-90-ee5a2fe.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=408%2C229, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/endure-strike-womens-gloves-1453459615106-1s97au9c9ldjd-1000-90-ee5a2fe.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=816%2C459 2x" type="image/webp"><source media="(min-width: 768px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/endure-strike-womens-gloves-1453459615106-1s97au9c9ldjd-1000-90-ee5a2fe.jpg?quality=90&resize=408%2C229, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/endure-strike-womens-gloves-1453459615106-1s97au9c9ldjd-1000-90-ee5a2fe.jpg?quality=45&resize=816%2C459 2x" type="image/jpeg"> Endura strike gloves: endura strike gloves For the wintry half of the planet, particularly the parts with incessant wind, rain and mud (United Kingdom, I’m looking at you) a decent pair of warm, waterproof gloves is something of a must. Scottish company Endura perhaps unsurprisingly has just such a product, in the form of the Strike Glove. Available in a men’s and women’s version, it combines a waterproof membrane, windproof fabric and a fleecy inner plus neoprene cuff with a view to keeping your digits fully operational in the cold and the wet.

$49 / £29 / AU$N/A

Radon Slide 140 9.0 <source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/image_missing_placeholder-6a1dbf0.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=300%2C198, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/image_missing_placeholder-6a1dbf0.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=600%2C397 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/image_missing_placeholder-6a1dbf0.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=900%2C595 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/image_missing_placeholder-6a1dbf0.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=1200%2C794 4x" type="image/webp"><source media="(max-width: 320px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/image_missing_placeholder-6a1dbf0.jpg?quality=90&resize=300%2C198, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/image_missing_placeholder-6a1dbf0.jpg?quality=45&resize=600%2C397 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/image_missing_placeholder-6a1dbf0.jpg?quality=45&resize=900%2C595 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/image_missing_placeholder-6a1dbf0.jpg?quality=45&resize=1200%2C794 4x" type="image/jpeg"><source media="(max-width: 375px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/image_missing_placeholder-6a1dbf0.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=355%2C235, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/image_missing_placeholder-6a1dbf0.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=710%2C470 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/image_missing_placeholder-6a1dbf0.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=1065%2C704 3x" type="image/webp"><source media="(max-width: 375px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/image_missing_placeholder-6a1dbf0.jpg?quality=90&resize=355%2C235, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/image_missing_placeholder-6a1dbf0.jpg?quality=45&resize=710%2C470 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/image_missing_placeholder-6a1dbf0.jpg?quality=45&resize=1065%2C704 3x" type="image/jpeg"><source media="(max-width: 425px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/image_missing_placeholder-6a1dbf0.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=405%2C268, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/image_missing_placeholder-6a1dbf0.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=810%2C536 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/image_missing_placeholder-6a1dbf0.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=1215%2C803 3x" type="image/webp"><source media="(max-width: 425px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/image_missing_placeholder-6a1dbf0.jpg?quality=90&resize=405%2C268, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/image_missing_placeholder-6a1dbf0.jpg?quality=45&resize=810%2C536 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/image_missing_placeholder-6a1dbf0.jpg?quality=45&resize=1215%2C803 3x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/image_missing_placeholder-6a1dbf0.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=408%2C270, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/image_missing_placeholder-6a1dbf0.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=816%2C540 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/image_missing_placeholder-6a1dbf0.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=1224%2C809 3x" type="image/webp"><source media="(min-width: 768px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/image_missing_placeholder-6a1dbf0.jpg?quality=90&resize=408%2C270, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/image_missing_placeholder-6a1dbf0.jpg?quality=45&resize=816%2C540 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/image_missing_placeholder-6a1dbf0.jpg?quality=45&resize=1224%2C809 3x" type="image/jpeg"> Radon slide 140 9.0, top spec for the money: If you thought Canyon was the only German brand banging out top-spec bikes for relative peanuts, you’d be wrong. We’d forgive you though, because you might not have heard of Radon.

The Slide 140 9.0 has, you’ll be surprised to learn, 140mm of travel at each end, controlled by a Fox 34 fork and DPS shock. 2x drivetrains might not be that common anymore, but XT’s system assures spinny legs whatever the gradient.

€3599 / £TBC / $TBC / AU$TBC

www.radon-bikes.de