The Rimpact stand proves to be a compact, stable and almost universal stand for carpark maintenance and washes. It is well-built, resistant to the elements, and remains stable on most surfaces. Whilst there are some cranksets that it doesn’t interface with, there is a wide range of commonly used cranksets that it works great with.

The Specialized Gravity Pant proves to be a tough pair of riding trousers that are very much race-focused. Although the cut is a little slim, they proved to be non-restrictive with the added bonus of no baggy material to slow you down. The lack of pockets is a source of frustration, and the air flow holes do let spray in, but overall, these are a durable set of trousers at a sensible price.

The Merida eOne-Eighty is a full-fat, full-weight e-MTB with 180mm travel and an 800Wh battery. Its sole purpose is to be a hard-charging monster truck of a bike that can lap bike parks all day. Whilst the large battery allows for some big days and the weight gives a super stable ride, it also manages to disguise the heft with some clever geometry and its mullet wheel set-up. With a good spec and some well-tuned suspension, this bike remains unflustered in all but the tightest of tech.

The Race Face Turbine handlebar is an all-mountain and enduro option which has been well tuned to offer a compliant ride whilst retaining a direct feel. The bar manages to take the sting out of square-edge hits and deflections whilst still feeling stable and not detracting from any steering feel. With a range of widths, rises and colours, Race Face has most bases covered as long as you have a 35mm diameter stem.

The OneUp Components Thick grips are a slightly ovalised, large-diameter grip for big hands and offer lots of traction. The large diameter provides plenty of cushioning, which helps reduce vibrations and the grip pattern allows for plenty of purchase, with or without gloves, wet or dry.

The Schwalbe Albert Gravity Pro Radial tyre is an all-new tread pattern and casing with plenty of features to make it a top-performing tyre. The well placed two-three-two tread blocks give plenty of transition onto the side knobs for predictable and consistent grip while the more compliant casing helps dampen the trail. Available in two casings, two compounds and in 27.5- and 29-inch formats, this is a confidence-inspiring and reliable tyre.

The Lezyne Alloy High Volume Digital Drive floor pump is a very well-constructed, high-quality item which is a joy to use. It’s not the highest volume pump, but it does strike a good balance between covering a reasonable maximum pressure whilst being able to inflate tyres quickly. The pump head is a little fiddly to use, and there is no way to release pressure using the pump, but the gauge is a great size, and the stability is excellent.

Pivot has brought a new model to its e-mountain bike lineup, the Shuttle SL/AM. Using Bosch’s SX motor and retaining the ever-so-controlled DW-Link rear suspension, this 160/150mm suspension e-MTB comes in around 18kg with 55Nm of torque, a 600W peak power motor, and a 400Wh battery. Featuring well sorted geometry and spec options featuring top-level kit, Pivot has its sights set on agility and power. 

The Leatt MTB Trail 3.0 helmet is a lightweight trail helmet offering good coverage to the back of the head and is designed to protect against rotational as well as impact forces. It proves to be super breezy whilst incorporating clever tech to keep your head safe. The fixed visor may not be for everyone, however, the Fidlock buckle and eyewear dock make this a user-friendly helmet, along with an excellent fit. It's sensibly priced and comes in a range of colours, a must-consider for your next helmet.

Hope’s new Evo range of brakes benefits from a host of master cylinder and caliper refinements to increase power, control, and modulation based on their intended disciplines. Alongside a smooth lever action and revised cam profile, the levers have a new shape with aftermarket options for different reach requirements. The GR4 (gravity), TR4 (trail,) and X2 (cross country) cater for riders who want a beautifully CNC’d brake with the usual Hope anodised bling.