Canyon's latest Spectral CF is a bike that's gone down swimmingly in the industry, receiving praise from us and many more. It was just a matter of time until the brand brought an alloy frame to the Spectral family. With prices starting at £2,200, it's aimed to be all killer, no filler.

Trickstuff, the German brand known for crafting only the highest-end brakes on the market, has pushed its braking technology further. With the Piccola HD Titanium, the brand has taken its Piccola brake and has graced it with a 3D-printed titanium lever designed in collaboration with Trumf. Here are all of the details.

We are currently in the midst of an e-MTB arms race with brands upping the power of their motors left, right and centre. Last week, Bosch unveiled new firmware that boosts the Performance Line CX to output 750W at peak, Specialized unveiled the 111Nm Levo 4 and now DJI has brought up to 1000W of peak power to its Avinox motor. The brand has also delivered its argument against the proposed 750W maximum power restriction.

A new Canyon Sender has hardly been a secret. Already seen under the likes of Tahnee Seagrave and other top-tier Canyon athletes throughout last year's season, the brand's fastest and burliest bike moves to a high pivot suspension layout and gets all of the adjustment, all in the pursuit of downhill glory. Here are all of the details.

One of the biggest features to come with SRAM's new Transmission drivetrains, and most notably its Eagle 70 and 90 models, is that they're designed to be entirely rebuildable. With that in mind, the drivetrain giant has capitalised upon that important feature and has now brought a GX T-Type AXS upgrade kit for its mechanical offering.

Designed to mitigate the surprisingly harsh effects of a chain slapping about, Rimpact’s Chain Damper is a sure-fire method of smoothing out your mountain bike’s ride. In fact, it’s incredibly effective, but for that rather serious benefit, it brings a range of compromises into the mix which makes the Chain Damper a product that’ll please a niche audience but one that’s looking to wring the absolute most out of their descending performance. 

Since jumping on the e-mountain bike bandwagon in 2010, Haibike has become synonymous with electric-assist bikes of the off-road variety. Utilising a range of motors and drive systems, Haibike is also known for experimenting with some of the most exciting e-bike tech around, and that's exactly the case with its latest bike - the interestingly-named AllMtn CF TRN/IQ - a bike that gets the latest in Pinion tech.

As part of its archive collection, Smith Optics’ Ultralite sunglasses throw back to the ‘80s by slamming together modern features and retro vibes. With its excellent lens, extensive coverage, and serious comfort, the Ultralite has a lot to offer, but for its somewhat high asking price, it’s a shame not to see an interchangeable lens, which would open it up for year-round use.

In the pursuit of all-out traction, few pedals meet the sheer volume of grip that the Race Face Turbine achieves. Owing to its deep concave, super lengthy pins and a large, supportive platform, the Turbine delivers grip by the shedload. However, you’ll have to pay for the privilege, those pins will be too long for some, and the concave won’t suit all tastes.

Coming as part of an overhaul to its whole wheel range, ENVE’s M6 is built to be the most versatile option in the lineup. The result is an impressively resilient wheelset that provides a direct, yet smooth and compliant enough ride. As expected of a wheelset worth £2.5k, it's finished to a high standard too, however, it can feel a little harsh through specific high-frequency chatter, and the noise of the freehub can be a bit much.