Clothing

Review Giro’s new Merit helmet integrates spherical MIPS protection into an on-trend downcountry format at a more affordable price

Review POC has adapted its Omne recipe for the gravel/mountain bike market and the result is an impressive helmet with one of the best fits in the business

Review Sunglasses specialist Oakley unsurprisingly incorporates a bunch of neat features to assure its DRT5 trail helmet plays nicely with your eyewear

Review A ground-up design from the Swiss giant, but how well do they perform?

Review Armwarmers are a pretty niche ‘pro’ item but Spatz has leveled up the warmth they can provide in wet weather without killing the minimal drag and bulk convenience

Review The Rover Hip Pack is the first ‘soft’ accessory from direct sell component brand PNW so what’s the deal with the details?

Review PNW is the latest component company to bring out clothing but its Lander jacket is particularly impressive in terms of detailing and practical performance

Review Scott’s Argo Plus helmet is designed to pack in all the safety and styling you need without paying for the extras you don’t

Review Endura’s Freezing Point jackets promise extra warmth on your coldest mountain biking days

Review Specialized has reformulated its SlipNot ST rubber, but is it enough for the Roost to stick with the best flat pedal shoes

Review Endura’s Singletrack One Piece is a great way to stay clean wherever you ride but will it keep you dry too?

Review The flat pedal, sticky shoe wars have really heated up recently, so where does the new Giro Latch shoe stand in the battle?

Review The Specialized Tactic 4 helmet is designed to keep e-bikers, enduro riders and other hard and fast haulers safe, cool and comfortable, but does its performance meet its intentions?

Review The first bib shorts from Spatzwear are bang-on trend with extra storage, but can the Yorkshire pro based brand compete with premium price peers on performance

Review With incredible levels of comfort, protection and security, the Sweet Protection Knee Pad has quickly become our go-to option for everything from aggressive trail riding to gravity-fuelled shuttle days

Review Spatz’s ultra-high-tech 3D-knitted jersey might just be the ultimate all-weather jacket for hard and fast riders with cash to invest in the best

Review Specialized’s S-Works EXOS EVO shoe is an ultralight, ultra-rigid yet surprisingly comfortable and tough XC/Trail shoe but does the performance justify the costs?