Reuben Bakker-Dyos’s go-to gear: 6 favourites

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Given how much gear we test at BikeRadar , it’s always a good endorsement if our testers use a product on a regular basis. Here’s a look at six items videographer Reuben Bakker-Dyos never leaves the house without.

Warren Rossiter’s go-to gear and kit: 6 favourite s Josh Patteron’s go-to gear and kit: 5 favourites Swiftwick socks Price : From $10 I’ve had two pairs of Swiftwick Sustain Seven socks (which according to their website have been discontinued — R.I.P) for nearly three years now. They’re incredibly comfortable and even in the hottest of weather, my feet never felt clammy or too hot and they’re thick enough to wear during colder (but probably not sub-zero) weather.

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-2-of-15-1510322100279-1dlhtquqedxz8-73e9ccb.jpg?quality=90&lb=1920,1082&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-2-of-15-1510322100279-1dlhtquqedxz8-73e9ccb.jpg?quality=90&lb=1880,1059&background=white 1880w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-2-of-15-1510322100279-1dlhtquqedxz8-73e9ccb.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,820&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-2-of-15-1510322100279-1dlhtquqedxz8-73e9ccb.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,626&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-2-of-15-1510322100279-1dlhtquqedxz8-73e9ccb.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,529&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-2-of-15-1510322100279-1dlhtquqedxz8-73e9ccb.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,410&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-2-of-15-1510322100279-1dlhtquqedxz8-73e9ccb.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,313&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-2-of-15-1510322100279-1dlhtquqedxz8-73e9ccb.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,200&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-2-of-15-1510322100279-1dlhtquqedxz8-73e9ccb.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-2-of-15-1510322100279-1dlhtquqedxz8-73e9ccb.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,180&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="1920" height="1082" class="wp-image-312766 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="If they could talk my feet would thank me for these Swiftwick socks" title="reuben-2-of-15-1510322100279-1dlhtquqedxz8-73e9ccb" data-source-name="Oli Woodman / BikeRadar"> If they could talk my feet would thank me for these Swiftwick socks Oli Woodman / BikeRadar They’re the first socks I look for when packing to go away and they’re the first ones I wear after the big weekly clothes wash.

In fact, I love my original pair of Swiftwick so much that when I was in the States last year I picked up two pairs of Aspire Sevens and another couple of Performance Sevens so I could avoid that dreaded customs fee…

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/gotogear_sportograf-94570850-1510067097050-xpaiaeyd8l6n-5b7363a.jpg?quality=90&lb=1920,1080&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/gotogear_sportograf-94570850-1510067097050-xpaiaeyd8l6n-5b7363a.jpg?quality=90&lb=1880,1057&background=white 1880w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/gotogear_sportograf-94570850-1510067097050-xpaiaeyd8l6n-5b7363a.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,819&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/gotogear_sportograf-94570850-1510067097050-xpaiaeyd8l6n-5b7363a.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,625&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/gotogear_sportograf-94570850-1510067097050-xpaiaeyd8l6n-5b7363a.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,528&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/gotogear_sportograf-94570850-1510067097050-xpaiaeyd8l6n-5b7363a.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,409&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/gotogear_sportograf-94570850-1510067097050-xpaiaeyd8l6n-5b7363a.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,312&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/gotogear_sportograf-94570850-1510067097050-xpaiaeyd8l6n-5b7363a.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,199&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/gotogear_sportograf-94570850-1510067097050-xpaiaeyd8l6n-5b7363a.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/gotogear_sportograf-94570850-1510067097050-xpaiaeyd8l6n-5b7363a.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,180&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="1920" height="1080" class="wp-image-312776 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="Three years on I'm still wearing them" title="gotogear_sportograf-94570850-1510067097050-xpaiaeyd8l6n-5b7363a" data-source-name="Sportograf"> Three years on I’m still wearing them Sportograf In three years of owning Swiftwick socks only one pair has a (small) hole in them, so they’re tough as well as being the best socks I’ve ever worn. My favourites are decently long at a 7” cuff (for that pro look) but come in all manner of lengths, from a no-show variant to a whopping 12” knee high version.

www.swiftwick.com Yanco Handlebar Bag Price : $100 People that know me know I’m a bag fiend, and given how popular gravel and adventure riding has become, it’s given me the perfect excuse to spy out some cool bags to come with me on those long dirty rides.

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/gotogear_dsc01367-1510067097028-14h18s8xlz49x-f49005f.jpg?quality=90&lb=1920,1080&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/gotogear_dsc01367-1510067097028-14h18s8xlz49x-f49005f.jpg?quality=90&lb=1880,1057&background=white 1880w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/gotogear_dsc01367-1510067097028-14h18s8xlz49x-f49005f.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,819&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/gotogear_dsc01367-1510067097028-14h18s8xlz49x-f49005f.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,625&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/gotogear_dsc01367-1510067097028-14h18s8xlz49x-f49005f.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,528&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/gotogear_dsc01367-1510067097028-14h18s8xlz49x-f49005f.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,409&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/gotogear_dsc01367-1510067097028-14h18s8xlz49x-f49005f.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,312&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/gotogear_dsc01367-1510067097028-14h18s8xlz49x-f49005f.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,199&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/gotogear_dsc01367-1510067097028-14h18s8xlz49x-f49005f.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/gotogear_dsc01367-1510067097028-14h18s8xlz49x-f49005f.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,180&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="1920" height="1080" class="wp-image-312802 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="Yanco makes custom bags" title="gotogear_dsc01367-1510067097028-14h18s8xlz49x-f49005f" data-source-name="Reuben Bakker-Dyos"> Yanco makes custom bags Reuben Bakker-Dyos My absolute favourite bike-related bag is this Yanco handlebar bag. I’ve even gone so far as to sew a couple of ride patches on it to customise the look.

It feels like it used to be a bit faux-pas having a bag swinging from your handlebars but they just make so much sense. They fit everything that’s in your jersey pockets freeing up pressure/weight on your lower back, thus aiding comfort on long rides. They also make a really convenient surface to zip-tie your race number to as well.

Yanco’s minimalist website doesn’t give much away other than a long list of collaborations and past custom designs including a completely rad toll roll for a collapsable trail tool.

If you want your own custom Yanco, just hit him up on his Instagram.

www.instagram.com/jonesville MCFK 35s Price : £1,573 / $2,069 It’s been pushing over a year since I first rode the MCFK 35s, and I still haven’t found another wheelset that I want to keep switching over to other bikes I’m riding.

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I’ve taken them off-road for gravel rides, carried them over cyclocross barriers and even strapped some thin performance rubber for some fast road rides.

I’ve not been gentle with them and nothing has gone wrong. They’ve remained true and hub maintenance is easy. The Tune hubs have removable axles that make switching from the slightly older 15mm front thru-axle to the now apparently standard 12mm width.

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/gotogear_untitled-25-of-457-1510067097053-mdvxzryx2egs-3da4152.jpg?quality=90&lb=1920,1082&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/gotogear_untitled-25-of-457-1510067097053-mdvxzryx2egs-3da4152.jpg?quality=90&lb=1880,1059&background=white 1880w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/gotogear_untitled-25-of-457-1510067097053-mdvxzryx2egs-3da4152.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,820&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/gotogear_untitled-25-of-457-1510067097053-mdvxzryx2egs-3da4152.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,626&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/gotogear_untitled-25-of-457-1510067097053-mdvxzryx2egs-3da4152.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,529&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/gotogear_untitled-25-of-457-1510067097053-mdvxzryx2egs-3da4152.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,410&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/gotogear_untitled-25-of-457-1510067097053-mdvxzryx2egs-3da4152.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,313&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/gotogear_untitled-25-of-457-1510067097053-mdvxzryx2egs-3da4152.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,200&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/gotogear_untitled-25-of-457-1510067097053-mdvxzryx2egs-3da4152.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/gotogear_untitled-25-of-457-1510067097053-mdvxzryx2egs-3da4152.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,180&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="1920" height="1082" class="wp-image-312786 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="...but look better on my cross bike" title="gotogear_untitled-25-of-457-1510067097053-mdvxzryx2egs-3da4152" data-source-name="Oli Woodman"> …but look better on my cross bike Oli Woodman In addition to their jack-of-all-trades characteristics, there aren’t many tubeless compatible disc wheelsets that weigh a smidge over 1300g for around £1600/$2000. That’s a very reasonable price for a very premium feeling wheelset.

www.mcfk-onlineshop.de Mission Workshop The Rambler Price £224.69 / $295 / AU$385 <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-11-of-15-1510322100310-1l3jvxeml9fa6-a955f3d.jpg?quality=90&lb=1920,1082&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-11-of-15-1510322100310-1l3jvxeml9fa6-a955f3d.jpg?quality=90&lb=1880,1059&background=white 1880w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-11-of-15-1510322100310-1l3jvxeml9fa6-a955f3d.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,820&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-11-of-15-1510322100310-1l3jvxeml9fa6-a955f3d.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,626&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-11-of-15-1510322100310-1l3jvxeml9fa6-a955f3d.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,529&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-11-of-15-1510322100310-1l3jvxeml9fa6-a955f3d.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,410&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-11-of-15-1510322100310-1l3jvxeml9fa6-a955f3d.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,313&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-11-of-15-1510322100310-1l3jvxeml9fa6-a955f3d.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,200&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-11-of-15-1510322100310-1l3jvxeml9fa6-a955f3d.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-11-of-15-1510322100310-1l3jvxeml9fa6-a955f3d.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,180&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="1920" height="1082" class="wp-image-312817 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="Mission Workshop's The Rambler" title="reuben-11-of-15-1510322100310-1l3jvxeml9fa6-a955f3d" data-source-name="Oli Woodman / BikeRadar"> Mission Workshop’s The Rambler Oli Woodman / BikeRadar As I’ve said previously, I am a bag fiend and my favourite types of bags are backpacks. I have several bags on standby for regular use and have many more kicking around in storage at home, but The Rambler is the one bag I use everyday for commuting.

In day-to-day life it’s shown itself to be every bit as versatile as it promised on paper. The 22L storage is enough to carry my clothes, shoes, lunch and everyday extras, but on those days where I have more to carry, it expands to a whopping 44L.

Fully loaded, including a laptop in the back, it’s a very comfortable bag to ride in — in part because of the 3-inch-wide padded shoulder straps. Though a bit mucky, this bag has zero signs of wear and tear.

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-14-of-15-1510322100320-xocofahipw7p-3fa1bc3.jpg?quality=90&lb=1920,1082&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-14-of-15-1510322100320-xocofahipw7p-3fa1bc3.jpg?quality=90&lb=1880,1059&background=white 1880w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-14-of-15-1510322100320-xocofahipw7p-3fa1bc3.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,820&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-14-of-15-1510322100320-xocofahipw7p-3fa1bc3.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,626&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-14-of-15-1510322100320-xocofahipw7p-3fa1bc3.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,529&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-14-of-15-1510322100320-xocofahipw7p-3fa1bc3.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,410&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-14-of-15-1510322100320-xocofahipw7p-3fa1bc3.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,313&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-14-of-15-1510322100320-xocofahipw7p-3fa1bc3.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,200&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-14-of-15-1510322100320-xocofahipw7p-3fa1bc3.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-14-of-15-1510322100320-xocofahipw7p-3fa1bc3.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,180&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="1920" height="1082" class="wp-image-312828 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="22L of storage that can expand to 44L means you can carry a lot of stuff to and from work" title="reuben-14-of-15-1510322100320-xocofahipw7p-3fa1bc3" data-source-name="Oli Woodman / BikeRadar"> 22L of storage that can expand to 44L means you can carry a lot of stuff to and from work Oli Woodman / BikeRadar Although I haven’t indulged in it yet, The Rambler features Mission Workshop’s own Arkiv system on the straps allowing for even more modular adaptability.

missionworkshop.com VOID Wind Vest Price : $110 When it comes to my most worn piece of kit, the VOID wind vest trumps everything else in my wardrobe. Much like my shoal of Swiftwick socks, this gilet is one of the first thing that gets packed when heading away from home.

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/dscf3235-1467286976504-qeq67my0szu1-1510067096984-1u5x2rzfj0d59-1000-100-8d0868b.jpg?quality=90&lb=1000,563&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/dscf3235-1467286976504-qeq67my0szu1-1510067096984-1u5x2rzfj0d59-1000-100-8d0868b.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,529&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/dscf3235-1467286976504-qeq67my0szu1-1510067096984-1u5x2rzfj0d59-1000-100-8d0868b.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,409&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/dscf3235-1467286976504-qeq67my0szu1-1510067096984-1u5x2rzfj0d59-1000-100-8d0868b.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,313&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/dscf3235-1467286976504-qeq67my0szu1-1510067096984-1u5x2rzfj0d59-1000-100-8d0868b.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,199&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/dscf3235-1467286976504-qeq67my0szu1-1510067096984-1u5x2rzfj0d59-1000-100-8d0868b.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/dscf3235-1467286976504-qeq67my0szu1-1510067096984-1u5x2rzfj0d59-1000-100-8d0868b.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,180&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="1000" height="563" class="wp-image-312748 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="VOID Wind Vest — far and away my most worn bit of kit" title="dscf3235-1467286976504-qeq67my0szu1-1510067096984-1u5x2rzfj0d59-1000-100-8d0868b" data-source-name="Oli Woodman"> VOID Wind Vest — far and away my most worn bit of kit Oli Woodman It can fend off light drizzle and certainly helps on those cooler morning rides to keep your core at bay from a chilly wind. I wore this gilet everyday during my LEJOG ride last year when — as each day was ticked off, it got colder by a couple of degrees as we rode north.

Even during the summer I was rarely without it as it’s light enough to stow away in a pocket or bag without a noticeable bulge. I will almost certainly wear and repair this until the day sewing no longer has any effect.

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/gotogear_img_2527-1510067097032-k539izxzf7fd-8960f50.jpg?quality=90&lb=1920,1080&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/gotogear_img_2527-1510067097032-k539izxzf7fd-8960f50.jpg?quality=90&lb=1880,1057&background=white 1880w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/gotogear_img_2527-1510067097032-k539izxzf7fd-8960f50.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,819&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/gotogear_img_2527-1510067097032-k539izxzf7fd-8960f50.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,625&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/gotogear_img_2527-1510067097032-k539izxzf7fd-8960f50.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,528&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/gotogear_img_2527-1510067097032-k539izxzf7fd-8960f50.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,409&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/gotogear_img_2527-1510067097032-k539izxzf7fd-8960f50.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,312&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/gotogear_img_2527-1510067097032-k539izxzf7fd-8960f50.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,199&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/gotogear_img_2527-1510067097032-k539izxzf7fd-8960f50.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/gotogear_img_2527-1510067097032-k539izxzf7fd-8960f50.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,180&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="1920" height="1080" class="wp-image-312756 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="The further north we rode, the colder it got" title="gotogear_img_2527-1510067097032-k539izxzf7fd-8960f50" data-source-name="Jørgen Rieck"> The further north we rode, the colder it got Jørgen Rieck Though this particular all-black version is no longer available, updated digi-camo versions are selling in ‘Black Shield’ and ‘Orange Spray’.

voidcycling.com Kitsbow Adjustable Shorts Price : $265 When these Kitsbow Adjustable A/M shorts first arrived in the office I asked other BikeRadar staff members how much they thought they cost. No one got it right as everyone guessed under. I still find it hard to say the price…

However, I’m without doubt happy to say that these really are my go-to mountain biking shorts. Other than a pair of Endura MT500 baggies, these are the only mountain biking shorts I own because I don’t really want to own another pair.

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-3-of-15-1510322100283-ss0jdc9n3thm-eac4aad.jpg?quality=90&lb=1920,1082&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-3-of-15-1510322100283-ss0jdc9n3thm-eac4aad.jpg?quality=90&lb=1880,1059&background=white 1880w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-3-of-15-1510322100283-ss0jdc9n3thm-eac4aad.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,820&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-3-of-15-1510322100283-ss0jdc9n3thm-eac4aad.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,626&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-3-of-15-1510322100283-ss0jdc9n3thm-eac4aad.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,529&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-3-of-15-1510322100283-ss0jdc9n3thm-eac4aad.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,410&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-3-of-15-1510322100283-ss0jdc9n3thm-eac4aad.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,313&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-3-of-15-1510322100283-ss0jdc9n3thm-eac4aad.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,200&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-3-of-15-1510322100283-ss0jdc9n3thm-eac4aad.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-3-of-15-1510322100283-ss0jdc9n3thm-eac4aad.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,180&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="1920" height="1082" class="wp-image-312810 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="Kitsbow Adjustable A/M shorts are insanely comfortable, on and off the bike" title="reuben-3-of-15-1510322100283-ss0jdc9n3thm-eac4aad" data-source-name="Oli Woodman / BikeRadar"> Kitsbow Adjustable A/M shorts are insanely comfortable, on and off the bike Oli Woodman / BikeRadar There are a lot of small details that show Kitsbow have mixed style with function including invisible zippers, magnetic snap enclosures on pockets

These aren’t even just my go-to riding shorts, they’re also one of my go-to everyday shorts for the sheer comfort. They’re pretty tough in the fact that I’ve crashed in them and they haven’t torn — although part of the thread did snag on one of my keyrings (which annoys me to this day).

<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-5-of-15-1510322100290-82cwhrlmh8bh-f06e24e.jpg?quality=90&lb=1920,1082&background=white" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-5-of-15-1510322100290-82cwhrlmh8bh-f06e24e.jpg?quality=90&lb=1880,1059&background=white 1880w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-5-of-15-1510322100290-82cwhrlmh8bh-f06e24e.jpg?quality=90&lb=1456,820&background=white 1456w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-5-of-15-1510322100290-82cwhrlmh8bh-f06e24e.jpg?quality=90&lb=1112,626&background=white 1112w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-5-of-15-1510322100290-82cwhrlmh8bh-f06e24e.jpg?quality=90&lb=940,529&background=white 940w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-5-of-15-1510322100290-82cwhrlmh8bh-f06e24e.jpg?quality=90&lb=728,410&background=white 728w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-5-of-15-1510322100290-82cwhrlmh8bh-f06e24e.jpg?quality=90&lb=556,313&background=white 556w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-5-of-15-1510322100290-82cwhrlmh8bh-f06e24e.jpg?quality=90&lb=355,200&background=white 355w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-5-of-15-1510322100290-82cwhrlmh8bh-f06e24e.jpg?quality=90&lb=340,191&background=white 340w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/reuben-5-of-15-1510322100290-82cwhrlmh8bh-f06e24e.jpg?quality=90&lb=320,180&background=white 320w, " sizes="(min-width: 992px) 940px, (min-width: 768px) 728px, (min-width: 576px) 556px, calc(100vw - 20px)" width="1920" height="1082" class="wp-image-312814 alignnone size-full img-container__image" alt="This material damage isn't from crashing, it's from a humble, slightly wonky keyring" title="reuben-5-of-15-1510322100290-82cwhrlmh8bh-f06e24e" data-source-name="Oli Woodman / BikeRadar"> This material damage isn’t from crashing, it’s from a humble, slightly wonky keyring Oli Woodman / BikeRadar Although I’m in the fortuitous position of not having to pay for these this time round, if they were to ever kick the bucket, I’d be tempted to splash out for a replacement pair much to the chagrin of my bank account.

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