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Bike and kit reviews

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The Vitus Sommet VR
Vitus Sommet VR £1700.00
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Oct 28 2017
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In grey (officially Carbon) these will team well with any colour jersey
Specialized Andorra Comp Shorts £65.00
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Oct 27 2017
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Michelin Force AM Tyre £38.00
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Oct 26 2017
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Squirt Lube £7.99
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Oct 25 2017
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My preference is definitely for a more minimal glove.
Giro DND Gloves £30.00
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Oct 20 2017
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The Helly Hansen Dry Stripe T
Steve Williams
Helly Hansen Dry Stripe T £15.00
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Oct 19 2017
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The Troy Lee Designs A2 MIPS
Troy Lee Designs A2 MIPS helmet £140.00
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Oct 19 2017
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The Chrono Pro Bibs during their first outing at Grinduro.
Giro Chrono Pro Bib £200.00
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Oct 19 2017
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Mons Royale Sierra Sports Bra £40.00
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Oct 18 2017
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Race Face Charlie Shorts £75.00
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Oct 17 2017
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The Cube Reaction is a traditionally fast and furious cross-country racer
Cube Reaction GTC One £2099.00
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Oct 17 2017
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The Ion K-Sleeve, slip on knee protection
Ion K-Sleeve Knee Pads £50.00
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Oct 16 2017
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Altura Mayhem 2
Altura Mayhem 2 Waterproof Jacket £120.00
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Oct 12 2017
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Saracen Mantra Trail £900.00
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Oct 11 2017
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The Spectral is a very competent trail bike - and a bargain to boot
Canyon Spectral CF 8.0 EX £2967.00
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Oct 10 2017
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The Chrono Expert Jersey in Black Boxfish colourway.
Giro Chrono Expert Jersey £80.00
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Oct 10 2017
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It’s not only fun, it rides and steers like a proper trail bike on flatter trails
Voodoo Bizango £525.00
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Oct 9 2017
Mons Royale Men’s Merino Temple Tech T
Mons Royale Men’s Merino Temple Tech T £62.00
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Oct 8 2017
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Shimano ME7 Shoes £160.00
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Oct 5 2017
Rough Stuff Fellowship in 1956
'Mountain Biking: The Untold British Story' DVD review £12.00
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Oct 3 2017
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Style for miles - or so I like to claim...
Giro Empire VR90 £230.00
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Sep 30 2017
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Back Country Research Mutherload Frame Mount Strap £19.00
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Sep 28 2017
Mons Royale Temple Tech Long Sleeve Jersey
Mons Royale Men’s Merino Temple Tech Jersey £80.00
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Sep 28 2017
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The Disco Brakes Floating Brake Rotor
Disco Brakes Floating Brake Rotor review £26.00
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Sep 27 2017
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Specialized Andorra Merino Jersey £55.00
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Sep 26 2017
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The Dainese Trail Skins 2 pads are perfect for trail riders wanting well ventilated protection
Dainese Trail Skins 2 knee pads £70.00
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Sep 21 2017
Mack Workshop Bar Bag
Mack Workshop Bar Bag in Action
Mack Workshop Bar Bag £30.00
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Sep 21 2017
Marin Bobcat Trail 4 Detail
Marin Bobcat Trail 4 £575.00
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Sep 19 2017
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Osprey Raptor 10L
Osprey Raptor 10 Hydration Pack £115.00
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Sep 16 2017
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Shimano M530 SPD Pedals £42.00
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Sep 15 2017

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Buying
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Best mountain bike helmets 2025 - top-rated head protection
From trail to enduro, here's everything you need to know about the best mountain bike helmets.
Review
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EVOC LS Flex Enduro knee pads review £110.00
Comfortable and breathable with good coverage, though Power Flaps are faffy
Review
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Leatt MTB Trail 3.0 helmet review £140.00
Comfortable, airy and lightweight at a sensible price
News
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Bikepacking event offers lower price to boost accessibility
Only a limited number of £60 'community' tickets are available for Tailfin Detours, which takes place between 12-14 September departing from Abergavenny. Participants are required to plot their own routes and are encouraged to detour along the way
News
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Canyon's new Grizl goes bananas with wild new cockpit
Canyon is no stranger to 'interesting' handlebars and fancy power supply tech, the German brand's latest Grizl coming with both of these innovations plus suspension options
Feature
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What happened to eMTB racing and can it be fixed?
We catch up with Tracy Moseley to hear her thoughts on where the world of electric mountain bike racing is at right now, and where it’s heading
Review
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Smith Optics Ultralite sunglasses review £160.00
Stylish and comfortable riding specs complete with a cracking lens but value could be boosted with an interchangeable lens
Feature
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The best bike upgrade isn't the bike — it's the rider
Strength training, fuelling and skills can bring bigger improvements to a ride than bling new kit. We catch up with The Strength Factory on why that is