Clothing
Review | Gore Spinshift Gore-Tex Jacket
Own-brand debut for Gore-Tex ePE
Review | Albion Men’s All Road Pertex Shield Rain Jacket
An impressive waterproof jacket that offers better value in the UK than elsewhere
Review | Velocio Ultralight Trail Hooded Jacket
Designed for maximum versatility in a lightweight pocket-sized package, does the Ultralight Trail deliver?
Review | Universal Colours Mono Men's Rain Jacket
Proof that you don’t need big-brand fabrics to make a very good waterproof
Review | Rapha Men’s Explore Lightweight Jacket
A packable and stylish jacket designed for bikepacking, commuting and general outdoor use
What's new?
7mesh Men’s Northwoods Windshell review
A highly specified jacket for riding in comfort, but is it worth the investment?
Specialized Men’s Trail Wind Jacket review
Packable overhead jacket designed for on and off the bike
Madison Roam Men’s Lightweight Windproof Packable Jacket review
Packable emergency weather-proofing that won’t break the bank
Gore Ultimate Men’s Bib Shorts review
Gore brings 3D-printing technology to bib shorts
Oakley Sutro S sunglasses review
The retro-inspired Sutro gets a more compact version
Armour and Pads
Review | Troy Lee Designs T-Bone Knee Guards
Designed with a low profile and weight, the T-Bone pads should be comfortable and protective
Review | POC VPD Air Flow Knee guard
Lightweight and protective, the VPD is claimed to take a new approach to knee-pad fit
Review | Race Face Indy Knee guard
Redesigned pads that promise improved comfort and stability
Baselayers
Review | 7mesh Ashlu Merino Base Layer LS
Merino wool blended with nylon promises to make this costly baselayer a good performer
Review | Rapha Men’s Pro Team Thermal Base Layer – Long Sleeve
Road-riding baselayer design translates to MTB performance
Review | Gore M Base Layer Thermo Long Sleeve Shirt
Designed for very cold weather, Gore claims the Thermo baselayer feels great next to your skin
Gloves
Jackets and Vests
Jerseys
Review | Leatt Jersey MTB Trail 4.0
A tech-laden jersey for long rides on cooler days
Review | Fox Defend Thermal long-sleeve Jersey
Plain looks hide grid-pattern insulation for top on-trail performance
Review | Rockrider Mid-Season Long-Sleeved Mountain Bike Jersey EXPL 500
Rockrider’s winter jersey offers quality at an affordable price
Mountain Bike Shorts
Review | Alpinestars Alps Escape shorts
Lightweight mountain bike shorts ideal for trail riding
Review | Troy Lee Designs Flowline Shorts (with liner)
Lightweight, streamlined shorts for fast trail riders
Review | Rockrider EXPL 500 Combo Short (with liner)
A sewn together short and ankle-length liner don't live up to expectations on the trail
Road Cycling Shorts
Review | Pearl Izumi Women's Attack Air Bib Shorts
Comfortable, easy-pee short shorts
Review | Specialized Men’s Prime SWAT bib shorts
Specialized makes its cargo bib shorts debut
Review | Assos Equipe RS Schtradivari Bib Shorts S11
Assos makes changes to just about everything on its first S11-line shorts
Sunglasses and Goggles
T-Shirts
Trousers
Review | Vaude Moab Pro pants
Can the performance of Vaude’s MTB pants match their impressive environmental credentials?
Review | Renen Downhill MTB pants
Renen limits features and focuses on performance with these downhill mountain bike pants
Review | Madison DTE 3-Layer Waterproof Bib Trousers
Quality riding trousers for the grottiest conditions
Waterproof Suits
Review | Scott Trail Storm WP Men’s One Piece
Scott’s first one-piece wet weather riding suit is feature-packed and expensive
Review | Leatt MTB HydraDri 3.0 Mono Suit
Leatt's cheaper waterproof onesie is packed full of features
Review | Endura SingleTrack One Piece
One-piece waterproof to keep you dry on the trails