Latest articles by Jim Bland
Best mountain bike goggles 2025 – top-rated models that provide clarity and protection on the trails
Buyer's Guide The best MTB goggles will keep your sight clear and your eyes protected from dirt, rain, and sunlight and here are the top models we've tested
Best MTB pants – we test top mountain bike trousers for full-length trail and gravity protection
Buyer's Guide MTB pants have radically improved over the past few years, making full-leg coverage a popular option all year round. Our experts review and rank the best models available
Best mountain biking flat shoes – top-rated trail and gravity riding shoes tested by our experts
Buyer's Guide The best flat pedal MTB shoes we've tested for maximum grip and confidence when you’re out on the trails
Best MTB flat pedals – 9 top options for trail and gravity riding
Buyer's Guide Our expert testers' pick of the grippiest and toughest mountain bike flat pedals you can buy
Best waterproof MTB pants 2025 – riding trousers to keep you dry on the trails
Buyer's Guide The best waterproof MTB pants are packed full of modern weather-resisting technologies so you can focus on riding and the trail ahead
Best mountain bike helmets – top-rated head protection for trail, XC and enduro
Buyer's Guide Our expert pick of the best MTB helmets to protect your head and ensure you look good on the trail
Best budget mountain bikes 2024 – our test team's pick of sorted MTBs at affordable prices
Buyer's Guide We showcase the best budget mountain bikes made for proper trail riding
Best mountain bike brakes – our testers rate the most reliable MTB stoppers around
Buyer's Guide No matter your riding style and budget, our experts have picked out the best mountain bike brakes available
Best enduro helmets – top-rated head protection for enduro and gravity MTB riding and racing
Buyer's Guide The best enduro helmets offer good ventilation and high levels of protection for riding fast on technical, DH-graded MTB terrain
Best dropper posts 2025 – our top-rated options for dropping your saddle
Buyer's Guide Whether you're riding XC or enduro, here's our test team's choice of the best dropper posts to get your saddle out of the way for maximum maneuverability
Best budget MTB wheels – performance boosting bargain upgrades
Buyer's Guide These bargain MTB wheelsets will make your bike faster and more responsive – whatever your style of riding
Best mountain bike knee pads – we review and rate 8 top knee pads for all kinds of MTB
Buyer's Guide MTB knee pads will protect your legs from the inevitable crashes and falls. We've taken the hits to find you 10 of the best
Maxxis MTB tire guide – a deep dive into every Maxxis mountain bike tire
Buyer's Guide We break down Maxxis tread patterns, casings, and compounds so you can pick the best Maxxis MTB tire for your riding
Sweet Protection Memento RIG glasses review – big coverage, big performance
Review Sweet Protection are proving to be strong players in the world of cycling optics, and their Memento glasses have become our go-to riding specs thanks to their large coverage, excellent comfort and performance
Cyber Monday mountain bike wheel deals 2022 – today's best deals on cheap mountain bike wheels
Cyber Monday Looking for some cheap MTB wheels? Here is our pick of today's best Cyber Monday mountain bike wheel deals around
Basso releases the Vega, an e-gravel bike built with versatility in mind
News Basso offers the Vega e-gravel bike in two guises – one to tailored to true gravel riding, and another aimed at urban environments
ProTaper launches a new series of handlebars that pay homage to their heritage
News ProTaper’s latest handlebar range celebrates the brand’s past and future
Specialized Trail Pant review – subtle in style, exceptional in performance
Review Full marks for the Specialized Trail pants thanks to their flawless cut, supreme comfort and top-tier on-trail performance
Hope Evo 155mm Crankset review – is shorter better?
Review At 155mm Hope’s Evo cranks are some of the shortest available, but how do they feel underfoot?
Race Face releases the Era – their strongest carbon crank to date
The Era is the strongest, stiffest and most durable crank Race Face has ever made
Best helmets for BMX: how to choose the best BMX helmet for you
Buyer's Guide Bike Perfect's roundup of the best BMX helmets you can buy
Best beginner gravel bikes 2025 – totally sorted and easy to ride
Buyer's guide The best beginner gravel bikes shouldn't cost the earth but will give you upgrade options to meet your riding needs
Specialized release a full-suspension gravel bike, the Diverge STR
News The Diverge gets radical with front and rear Future Shock suspension. Could this be the smoothest riding gravel bike ever made?
