Livall EVO21 Smart Helmet review – a well-built leisure helmet with safety features By Matthew Hawkins published 19 June 23 Review Smart leisure helmet featuring lighting, indication, crash detection and wireless remote control
Abus Powerdome MIPS helmet review – affordable all-rounder but potential fit issues By Matthew Hawkins published 16 June 23 Review A mid-range Made In Italy helmet featuring MIPS that symbolizes the “dolce vita”
Smith Trace helmet review – a multi-disciplinary helmet featuring MIPS and Koroyd construction By Matthew Hawkins published 6 April 23 Review Road, gravel or bikepacking, the Smith Optics Trace has been designed with versatility and safety in mind
Endura GV500 Waterproof Jacket review – a packable gravel-specific waterproof By Matthew Hawkins published 20 March 23 Review A high-performance, packable jacket from the Scottish master of foul weather MTB wear, Endura. But how does this super-light jacket hold up against the heavy Scottish rain?
MET Estro MIPS helmet review – an all-rounder for gravel and road By Matthew Hawkins published 17 March 23 Review The Italian manufacturer self-proclaims the Estro as "the helmet with a remarkable price to feature ratio". But how does this mid-range helmet perform on the trails?
Endura GV500 Long Sleeve Jersey review – gravel-specific jersey that combines wicking and windproofing properties By Matthew Hawkins published 16 March 23 Review An adventure-ready, gravel-friendly long sleeve jersey from Scotland's Endura. Does it deliver on its promise of high performance, durability, and extra load capacity?
Aberfoyle/Gravelfoyle – Scotland's worst kept gravel secret? By Matthew Hawkins published 15 March 23 Feature Graham Cottingham and Matt Hawkins venture north to check out the way-marked routes of Gravelfoyle and discover more than just epic gravel riding
7Mesh Mk3 bib short review – bib shorts combining technical features and understated style By Matthew Hawkins published 19 October 22 Review The Canadian company’s bib shorts ooze understated style, but does the minimalist appearance of the 7Mesh Mk3 bib short belie their technical features?
