Reviews

Santa Cruz shoot out – Tallboy 3 vs. Tallboy 5
High noon for Lloyd on the Peaslake hills saw the new Santa Cruz Tallboy Mk5 going head to head with his beloved Tallboy Mk3 for the short travel trail bike space in his garage.
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Specialized Ground Control Grid T7 2.35 tyre review
Specialized Ground Control tyre review; you can tell a lot about a person by the shoes they wear. But mountain bikers? Best to start with their tyres! Read the rest…

Garmin Edge 1030 review
MarkC gives his views on the Garmin Edge 1030 he has been using for the past year for mountain bike, gravel bike and road bike rides. Read the rest…

Pace RC627 hardtail review
After 600 miles through a golden summer and a cold, wet winter it’s time for a review of my Pace RC627 hardtail Read the rest…

Teravail Rutland tyre review
How does the Teravail Rutland perform as a gravel tyre on the North Downs in the UK? Read the rest…

Ravemen PR2400 review
The Ravemen PR2400 is a powerful, self contained MTB light. Is it a cut price Exposure, or something a little different? Read the rest…

Evoc Hip Pouch 1L review
OK, this is a hip pack and not a pouch. But Evoc are quite insistent that this is a Hip Pouch, so a pouch it will be… Read the rest…

Ride report: Thrills and spills at Bike Park Wales
This weekend we decamped to Bike Park Wales for an eventful day of riding. Don’t be fooled by how trails are graded! Read the rest…

Race Face Next 35 Carbon Handlebar review
Race Face model ranges are confusing but the Next 35 carbon handlebar hits the sweet spot – if you know what you are looking for. Read the rest…

Nukeproof Horizon stem review
The Nukeproof Horizon stem provides a visual lift and a performance boost to your bike, letting your handlebar and forks work as designed. Read the rest…

Crud XL fender review
I have had a Crud XL front mudguard on both my bikes for at least 18 months now and with winter around the corner, it’s time for a review. Read the rest…

100% Brisker gloves review
The 100% Brisker glove is an excellent Autumn and Spring option that can take you surprisngly far into Winter too. Thin palm, soft shell, what a combination! Read the rest…