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![Merida One-Twenty 600 bike on path](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZZvWJTuzrvmztbgaMagG6i-320-80.jpg)
Merida One-Twenty 600 review – budget-friendly, short travel, trail ripper
By James Watkins published
Review Merida’s One-Twenty 600, with its 130mm of travel, aims to be a jack-of-all trades at an affordable price, but can the component package compromises still shred?
![A man wearing green Rapha Men's Trail Shorts](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Xaf3Pohf5chQ2pLnqCcep6-320-80.jpg)
Rapha Men's Trail Shorts review – top option for trail pedaling
By Richard Owen published
Review They're not cheap, but these quality Rapha shorts are worth shelling out for if you're after trail all-rounders
![Peaty's Monarch grip fitted to a handlebar](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fN4WYP5awTpc9Gi9ycjWjE-320-80.jpg)
Peaty’s Products are looking to rule the grip game with their new Monarch range, I put them to the test to see how they fared
By Guy Kesteven published
Review DH MTB legend Steve Peat is no stranger to hanging onto bars and Guy Kesteven has been getting hands on with Peaty’s new Monarch grip designs to see if they really do rule
![Mountain bike fitted with the 2025 RockShox Lyrik Ultimate fork](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DNGEzYLY73NKhQbWmzJUAN-320-80.jpg)
RockShox Lyrik Ultimate 2025 suspension fork review – tough trail MTB fork gets a damper upgrade and new refinements
By Richard Owen published
Review SRAM's suspension division upgrades its Ultimate level trail / enduro MTB fork with a Charger 3.1 damper, but does it improve on the previous incarnation?
![RockShox Pike Ultimate 2025 fitted to a Specialized mountain bike](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Pg5xL4J63xREAWzgvY2KR8-320-80.jpg)
Why do I think the new RockShox Pike Ultimate RC2 is potentially the best midweight trail MTB fork ever?
By Guy Kesteven published
Review What have RockShox done to solve the issues with their last generation of forks and does it work?
![Mavic Deemax MIPS cycling helmet](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/R7wq6Apf2sJUSnFJQwSSMM-320-80.jpg)
Mavic Deemax MIPS helmet review – a solid lid with well-designed straps but some fit issues
By Mick Kirkman published
Review The French brand’s latest feature-packed open-face enduro lid comes with a completely new look
![Close up of Michelin Wild Enduro MS 2024 tire](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vZsFNNsaxbdH29Se4hmc3S-320-80.jpg)
Michelin Wild Enduro MS tire review – the brand new MS is faster rolling with better grip
By Mick Kirkman published
Review Michelin has revamped the popular Wild Enduro tire with brand new models including this MS (Mixed Soft) Racing Line model
![Leatt Velocity 4.0 MTB X-Flow Goggles sitting on mossy rock](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FEQXvuVsgo9u3auhThaLoK-320-80.jpg)
Leatt Velocity 4.0 MTB X-Flow Goggles review – excellent venting and airflow
By James Blackwell published
review Premium performance eye protection that will appeal to the enduro and DH crowd and may even convert some google skeptics