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…

Doing ‘e’ in Afan – first impressions of an e-bike

First impressions of an e-bike for Lloyd on the trails at Afan in Wales, where he finds out a possible reason why they are so popular around the Surrey Hills… Read the rest…

Specialized Pathfinder Pro 700x38c tyre review

A long-term review of Specialized Pathfinder Pro 38c tyres after 2700 miles on my Cannondale Topstone Read the rest…

Sealskinz knee length waterproof socks review

The Sealskinz knee length waterproof socks mean I can now ride out in the grimmest conditions with warm dry shins and feet. Read the rest…

Pace Cycles RC529 steel hardtail review

A review of the Pace Cycles RC529 – there’s a lot of slack hardtail competition around but the RC529, with its Pace pedigree and steel frame, is well worth a look Read the rest…

Bird Zero AM Boost hardtail review

The Bird Zero AM is a slack-angled rowdy trail hardtail. I’ve had mine for about a year now so it’s time for a review. Read the rest…

Moon Arcturus Auto Pro rear light review

The Moon Arcturus Auto Pro delivers a strong performance over 3000 miles of testing in varied conditions Read the rest…