The Altura Esker Trail shorts are another addition to the brand's recent winter range, and they're great for riding year-round, thanks to their light weight and weather protection. However, the slightly too-large sizing could do with some adjustment.

It was only back in November when Canyon updated the Neuron CF, so it hasn't taken long for the brand to turn its attention to the alloy, AL models. For 2022, the Neuron AL gets the same geometry as the carbon bikes and there's a new bike for those little rippers, the Neuron Young Hero.

With the big day firmly out of the way, it's back to non-Christmassy service here and that's certainly the case with this week's five cool things, not that that's a bad thing at all! Fresh in for testing is some winter apparel from Scott, some anti-pong spray from Muc-Off, and sweet new clogs from Bontrager.

There’s a lot to like about PNW’s third try at the Range Handlebar. It’s shaped very nicely and it absorbs an impressive level of chatter for an alloy bar. The handlebar is well-priced too but the lack of rise options may put off some potential buyers.

Michelin has added three new tyres to the Racing Line. The all-new Jet XC2, Force XC2, and Wild XC are designed especially for cross country racing while also being ideal for your everyday rider.

The Gambit is Specialized’s freshest entry into the lightweight full-face helmet market. It’s massively breezy and is close to market leadingly light, although its straps drastically affect the helmet’s overall comfort.

It's a fresh, spanking new year and as usual, the stream of fresh, spanking kit flowing its way into the office for review shows no sign of drying. This week, we're getting into the maintenance side of things with some handy levers from Muc-Off along with the newest tubeless valves. We've also got a shed load of kit from Green Oil and ION.

7 Protection (or 7iDP), a brand established in the body armour market has announced that it has bolstered its range with a brand new selection of gloves. The four model range is set to cover a range of riding styles and includes a winter-specific model to help keep your hands warm in the harshest of conditions. Read on for all of the details.

The 100% Altis is the budget-friendly younger sibling of the very well-reviewed Altec. While its lower price means fewer features and a noticeable reduction in build quality, it’s a proven case of substance over style as the Altis is pleasantly surprising with its superb comfort and effective ventilation.