Reviews
Review | Vittoria’s Rubino V Tubeless tyre is the best Rubino I’ve tried, but it struggles in the wet
A confidence-inspiring tubeless road tyre – when the tarmac is dry
Review | Trek's Checkpoint ALR 5 Gen 3 proves great gravel bikes don't have to cost a fortune – but I'd make one upgrade
A thoroughly modern design that can hold its own against pricier gravel bikes
Review | Pirelli's P Zero Road TLR tyre is enticing with a top-level compound, but beware of its narrow sizing
Top-tier branding and compound headline
Review | Outlier Pendulum flat pedals offer unrivalled grip, but one flaw might put you off
One-sided self-righting pedal, designed with performance in mind
Review | Continental’s Grand Prix TR tyre offers flagship grip and competitive rolling resistance for a good price
Key tech means the Grand Prix TR is worth your consideration
What's new?
SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS Transmission review: equally at home on my enduro bike and my race bike
Unsurpassed shifting performance, but at a high price
Madison's DTE 4 Season Bib Trousers review: so good I want (no, need) another pair
The ultimate winter trousers, but don't be fooled into thinking they're a summer option, too.
Michelin Pro5 Competition Line review: proof you don’t need to spend big for speed
Mid-range price, but near top-end rolling resistance
Outlier Pendulum flat pedals review: unrivalled grip, but one flaw might put you off
One-sided self-righting pedal, designed with performance in mind
Zipp 303 SW review: a high-performance, versatile wheelset that adds usable data-driven tech
The new 303 SW is a truly excellent do-it-all wheelset
Accessories
Review | Tailfin’s SpeedPack is an exciting addition to the brand’s range – but it’s not perfect
The SpeedPack solves most of the problems associated with traditional bikepacking saddle bags
Review | Tailfin’s CargoPack sets the standard for bikepacking saddle bags
The CargoPack does nothing to diminish its predecessor’s reputation
Review | The Oxford Ultratorch CL1000 delivers solid performance but is starting to look dated
Large format provides powerful output, although runtime is short
Bike Reviews
Review | The Lauf Elja XC Ultimate Flight Attendant is the best-value high-end XC race bike on the market
Impressive spec is backed up with high-speed performance on the race track
Review | The Whyte Verro will get you to work and down the trails, but it's not the quickest on tarmac
Whyte's affordable off-roader is a capable commuter, too
Review | Forestal's e-Cygnus Diōde is the lightest, most nimble eMTB I've tested but it has niche appeal
Forestal’s electric downcountry bike should be called the enigma
Clothing
Review | Troy Lee Designs Speed Pro knee guards are a comfortable fit but they don’t tick every box
Lightweight knee pads for trail riding
Review | Castelli’s Premio Evo bib shorts are tremendously comfortable but oh so pricey
Castelli’s top-tier bib shorts for the longest escapades deliver the goods
Review | Fox's Enduro Pro Knee Guards are possibly the comfiest I've worn and well worth the money
Great knee guards for long days in the hills
Components
Review | e*thirteen Sidekick hub makes a marked difference to suspension performance
The Sidekick reduces kickback, improves suspension performance and helps smooth out the trail
Review | Schwalbe's G-One RS Pro is a surprisingly versatile gravel race tyre that goes straight to the top of my list
Schwalbe’s speediest gravel tyre impresses
Review | Schwalbe's G-One RX Pro is a light, fast and grippy race-focused gravel tyre
An impressive all-rounder addition to the G-One Pro range
Helmets
Review | Met Revo is a sweaty MTB helmet with a particular fit, but its safety rating will make you want it
MET’s Revo takes safety seriously, but you need to try before you buy
Review | Lazer's Victor KinetiCore helmet brings tangible performance gains but not without compromise
Is a full TT lid too much for road riding?
Review | Kask Nirvana is an impressively light aero helmet, but it fails to transcend expectations
Race-proven but not perfect
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
Gear of the Year | These flat-pedal shoes have everything I need for life at the trail centre – and the pub
The Fox Union BOA Flat is functional and fashionable on DH tracks, at the dirt jumps and even on the high street
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 | The Elite Rivo is a wonderfully compact smart trainer but it lags behind the competition in key areas
Can Elite's compact mid-range smart trainer keep pace with the competition?
Review | Wahoo Kickr Core 2 is a modest upgrade but still offers excellent bang for your buck
Wahoo’s mid-range smart trainer refines a well-proven formula
Review | Favero's Assioma PRO RS power meter pedals are the best you can buy for road bikes
Italian power meter pedals offering near-flawless performance