Hailing from the UK, Whyte is a brand that has been making waves in its pursuit of lowering an e-mountain bike's centre of gravity while purveying bikes at an affordable price point. The brand's latest Kado is the very next step in Whyte's story, with aims to provide great bang for buck and an excellent ride.

The Metal Carbon wheelset is Fulcrum’s second move in the mountain biking realm as the brand treads further into downcountry and trail riding. Featuring shed loads of carbon technologies, the result is impressive trail performance for those who love smooth rolling hubs and plentiful lateral stiffness. The cup and cone hubs won’t suit everyone, however, nor will the lack of lateral compliance.

Updated in 2022 to coincide with the rise of down-country, the Maxxis Forekaster is designed to roll fast while bringing a heightened level of traction compared to the brand’s cross-country-specific range. The result is a tyre that does exactly what it’s designed to do, bringing an easy-going pedalling characteristic and mighty impressive grip in a range of conditions.

Fox’s open-face helmet has reached the coveted heights of fashion fame. After a few years of success, the brand has brought a long-awaited and well-deserved update to the Speedframe. Those updates have culminated in improved airflow, lower weight, and superb comfort, helping it score second in Virginia Tech’s safety rankings. Niggles are few, but its visor isn’t as easy to use as expected and its fit may need some considered adjustment for rounder heads.

Thin, light, durable and grippy - There’s a lot going for Race Face’s flagship Atlas pedal but for the price, there would have to be. Although they money requires some commitment, for all of the reasons above, the Atlas is certainly one of the best MTB pedals but due to their shape amongst a couple of other reasons, they’re not for everyone.

Coming in as a more wallet-friendly pedal option from OneUp Components, the simply named Composite Pedal is exactly what it says on the tin. Asking for £50, it’s a pedal with a lot of give in terms of traction and robustness, but deeper into the test, some friction has arisen. 

Hunt's Proven Carbon Enduro wheelset received a well-deserved update, ushering in the brand's new H_Core tech found on the Proven Carbon Trail wheels. Now, the brand has cut the price tag in half, offering its strongest yet, enduro-focussed carbon wheelset for well less than £1,000.

Best known for its Truffle-120 and dive into the world of gearbox driven hardtails, Carbon Wasp is expanding its handmade carbon frame offering with the Compound-150 trail bike.

Vittoria’s Air Liner Protect Enduro tyre insert provides an affordable rim protection boost. Although Vittoria’s recommended installation method doesn’t work, installation by other means is easy. The insert boosts sidewall support and security while fending off even the harshest tyre bottom-outs. It’s a solid offering and certainly one of the best tyre inserts on the market, but limited sealant distribution can still end a ride.

Ari's brand new Signal Peak 3.0 cross-country mountain bike is designed to push the boundaries of lightweight capability. Ushering in a new suspension platform and a 'Zero-Energy Flex State', Ari also claims that the bike's frame is the lightest full-suspension frame it has created to date. Here's everything you need to know.