Clothing
Review | I spent a year riding in the Fox Ranger pants because they're brilliant
Fox's Ranger pants offer some well-considered updates and a cut that works well on the bike
Review | Van Rysel's EDR Ultra bib shorts offer lots of carrying capacity for long road rides but they're not ideal for gravel
Van Rysel’s cargo bib shorts are well-suited to endurance road use but less suitable for gravel
Review | Sportful's Supergiara 2 cargo bib shorts are tuned for off-road use, but pricey
Sportful’s gravel cargo bib shorts are compressive with a good seat pad and abrasion resistant outer legs
Review | Rapha's Brevet Element cargo bib shorts pare back the features but offer plenty of long-distance comfort
Rapha's more affordable cargo bibs are built for distance
Review | A top-notch seat pad for bumpy gravel rides, but the rear pocket is an issue
Comfortable cargo shorts for long and bumpy gravel rides
What's new?
Castelli Unlimited 2 Cargo bib shorts review: comfortable road and gravel shorts, but the pockets are too small
Quality shorts with a comfortable pad but a couple of minor flaws
Lusso Women's Paragon Signature CB Bib Shorts review: supremely comfortable British bibs, but I worry about their durability
Manchester-born bib shorts that offer performance and comfort at a reasonable price
Sportful Hyperepic Women’s Bib Shorts review: shorts that appeal in the shop but fall short on the bike
Hyperepic by name, but alas, not by nature
Iris Escape Bib Short 2.0 review: near-perfect women's shorts that are the answer to all my cycling desires
Designed by a former pro rider, these women-first shorts are practically faultless
Ryzon Vela Cargo Bib Shorts review: extremely good women's bib shorts – if you don't want an easy-pee feature
Near-perfect cargo bib shorts, let down by one factor
Armour and Pads
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 | 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
Review | Troy Lee Designs T-Bone Knee Guards
Designed with a low profile and weight, the T-Bone pads should be comfortable and protective
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 | Gore's Gore-Tex Insulated Gloves are great on cold rides, but less so in heavy rain
PFC/PFAS-free winter gloves from the fabric giants
Review | Castelli's Espresso 2 is a very effective winter glove with some frustrating flaws
Water-resistant gloves with PrimaLoft insulation
Review | Altura Nightvision Unisex Waterproof Insulated Cycling Gloves offer good-value protection for those with slimmer fingers
Winter warmers at a competitive price
Jackets and Vests
Review | Madison's Roam Isoler thermal trail jacket proves you don’t need to spend a fortune on winter layers
Considering the cost, the Roam jacket is a top performer
Review | 7mesh Guardian Apex jacket has plenty of waterproof tech, but there's a reason I can't recommend it
Environmentally-friendly ePE Gore-Tex and a lofty price tag position the Guardian Apex as a premium jacket
Review | Endura MT500 Polartec jacket is a warm and breathable mid-layer with two minor flaws
Insulated mid-layer designed to handle the coldest days on the trail
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 | Albion Women’s ABR1 Pocket Bib Shorts are winners for big storage
Why these Ultra racer-led bib shorts work just as well for everyday riders
Review | The Castelli Espresso 2 W DT Bibshort is a do-it-all workhorse that doesn't compromise on style
All style and substance - the Castelli Espresso 2 bibs can do both
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
Sunglasses and Goggles
Review | Oakley Meta Vanguard AI glasses give a glimpse of cycling's future, but they're missing some key features
The best camera is the one you have with you
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
T-Shirts
Trousers
Review | Madison's DTE 4 Season Bib Trousers are 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.
Review | Troy Lee Designs' Skyline Superlyte MTB trousers are the comfiest I’ve ever worn
The Skyline Superlyte trousers deliver on the trail
Review | Troy Lee Designs Skyline Chill trousers keep you warm but lack one useful detail
Winter pants for the coldest rides
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
