Clothing
Review | Rapha Pro Team Bib Shorts III dodge difficult third album, with only a couple of minor issues
Third-generation bib shorts are the British brand’s best yet
Review | Q36.5 Dottore Pro Bib Shorts are tailor-made for a pro’s build and ride position
Excellent quality goes some way to justifying a punchy price tag
Review | Maap's Team Bib Evo bib shorts have substance, style and a competitive price, but the chamois won't suit everyone
I’ll skip the pink, but that doesn’t mean you have to
Review | Castelli's Free Aero Race S Bibshorts offer lightweight, aerodynamic performance at a fair price – if they fit
Pro-level bib shorts at an accessible price
Review | Troy Lee Designs Skyline Chill trousers keep you warm but lack one useful detail
Winter pants for the coldest rides
What's new?
Endura MT500 Polartec jacket review: a warm and breathable mid-layer with two minor flaws
Insulated mid-layer designed to handle the coldest days on the trail
Gore Gore-Tex Insulated Gloves review: great on cold rides, but less so in heavy rain
PFC/PFAS-free winter gloves from the fabric giants
Castelli Espresso 2 review: a very effective winter glove with some frustrating flaws
Water-resistant gloves with PrimaLoft insulation
Altura Nightvision Unisex Waterproof Insulated Cycling Gloves review: good-value protection for those with slimmer fingers
Winter warmers at a competitive price
Van Rysel RR 900 Thermal Cycling Gloves: exceptional value but not great with touchscreens
Affordable gloves for the coldest rides
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
Review | Scott Aqua GTX LF Gloves offer excellent protection from the elements with one notable flaw
Deep-winter gloves at a fair price
Review | Assos Ultraz Winter Gloves deliver premium performance at a premium price
Water-resistant winter gloves with a low-profile construction
Review | Gore C5 Gore-Tex Thermo Gloves
Warm, comfortable, weather-resistant gloves
Jackets and Vests
Review | Troy Lee Designs' Drift Windbreaker is not the lightest MTB jacket, but it's one of my favourites
Packable jacket for weather emergencies on the trail
Review | Assos Mille GT Hashoogi Winter Jacket S11 offers great protection with a few flaws
A high-performing outer layer for the right rider
Review | Altura's Men's Endurance Blast Jacket is: light and breathable but not cut out for the wettest rides
A highly breathable winter jacket for rain avoiders
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
Sunglasses and Goggles
Review | Fox's Purevue goggles bring all the positives of glasses with few of the flaws of goggles
Eyewear that straddles the glasses/goggles divide
Review | Oakley Sutro S sunglasses
The retro-inspired Sutro gets a more compact version
Review | Oakley Castel sunglasses
Stylish, multi-purpose wrap glasses
T-Shirts
Trousers
Review | Endura's MT500 Waterproof Bib Pants are my new go-to winter MTB trousers
Waterproof trousers with additional coverage thanks to the bib-style design
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
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