DT Swiss 1900 review – budget wheel benchmark gets a hub upgrade
Review The 1900 wheelset has long been a go-to option for riders and bike brands alike. Does this latest version continue that trend?
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Ohlins enters XC racing with a new 34mm RXC34 m.1 fork and two TXCAir shocks
News The new suspension has been tailored specifically for progressive cross-country racing and features a new damping system
Deity Copperhead stem review – brass-necked steering control
Review An oversized version of Deity’s award-winning mountain bike stem
Sweet Protection Bushwhacker 2Vi helmet review – feature-packed trail/enduro option
Review The range-topping helmet has been designed for protection at the higher speeds now possible on modern trail and enduro bikes with all the features you could ask for
Michelin Power Gravel tire review – fast, grippy, and surprisingly tough
Review Michelin’s gravel tire range might be limited but the Power Gravel is a seriously good tire
Maap X Apidura framebag review – sleek on-bike storage
Review A lightweight performance frame bag from the collaborative minds of Maap and Apidura
Giro Switchblade MIPS full-face helmet review – convertible DH-certified full-face
Review Giro's Switchblade is a convertible helmet for open-face climbing and full-face descending
ODI Reflex grip review – a 5 star offering from the original lock-on brand
Review Lock-on grip pioneers ODI recently launched the Reflex. It has a long list of features, but how does that relate to performance?
Clarks release new 'premium' brakes with trick-looking levers and hope-fully lots of power
News Branded under CRS, a new performance wing of Clarks, the familiar-looking brakes come in two or four-pot calipers and floating rotors and a very impressive price point
Lazer Coyote KinetiCore helmet review – excellent protection, fit and price
Review A well-fitting helmet with 5-star Virginia Tech rated impact protection, at a very reasonable asking price
POC Omne Lite review – a new lightweight helmet from POC
Review POC’s new Omne Lite strips out their affordable Omne helmet to make it race-ready
Best XC tires 2023 – the fastest mountain bike tires for maximum speed and control
Buyer's Guide Cross-country mountain biking might prioritize speed over puncture protection, but the best XC tires are durable, grippy and pliant enough to keep you in control on the trail
Exposure Six Pack Mk12 review – a powerful light packed with innovative tech
Review With a potential 5,250 lumens on tap, and some unique British innovation, can the Six Pack Mk12 justify its price?
Smith Trace helmet review – a multi-disciplinary helmet featuring MIPS and Koroyd construction
Review Road, gravel or bikepacking, the Smith Optics Trace has been designed with versatility and safety in mind
Ohlins RXF34 m.2 fork review – downcountry option from the Swedish suspension specialists
Review Ohlins new downcountry fork uses a 34mm chassis, a new OTX18 damper and comes in 120mm or 130mm travel options
Best gravel bike saddles 2023 – gravel-specific seats for drop-bar off-road riding
Buyer's Guide Specifically designed to meet the challenges of gravel riding, these are the best gravel bike saddles to keep you comfortable on long, rough off-road rides
ODI Reflex grip – how many features can you pack into a mountain bike grip?
News With its newly-launched Reflex grip, ODI has thought of everything in this feature-packed MTB grip
Dropracks roof rack review – the side loading bike rack that makes #vanlife easier
Review Lift assist rack designed to take the the pain out of roof-mounted transportation
SRAM's new slimline Stealth brake levers give a cleaner looking cockpit
News SRAM simplifies its Code and Level brake range and introduces Stealth brake levers
