Clothing
Review | Gore Spinshift Thermo Jacket will protect you from the cold but not heavy rain
A good cold-weather jacket from the fabric experts
Review | Rapha's Men’s Pro Team Winter Jacket is a top performer but the fit won't suit everyone
A winter jacket primarily for racers
Review | Santini's Vega+ is one of the best deep-winter jackets I've ever tested
A true rival to the highly rated Castelli Alpha jackets
Review | The Sportful Total Comfort Jacket offers excellent winter protection – if it fits you
An impressive all-weather winter jacket
Review | Van Rysel's Endurance jacket is a winter winner: warm, comfortable and great value
An excellent-value winter jacket with a relaxed cut
What's new?
Fox Purevue goggles review: all the positives of MTB glasses with few of the flaws of goggles
Eyewear that straddles the glasses/goggles divide
Men’s Rapha Gore-Tex Rain Jacket review
Excellent performance, if you can afford it
Van Rysel Men's Racer Ultralight rain jacket review
A smart, budget-conscious waterproof jacket choice
Scott RC Weather WP Men's Jacket review
A strong choice if being packable is your top waterproof jacket priority
Gore Spinshift Gore-Tex Jacket review
Own-brand debut for Gore-Tex ePE
Armour and Pads
Review | Troy Lee Designs T-Bone Knee Guards
Designed with a low profile and weight, the T-Bone pads should be comfortable and protective
Review | POC VPD Air Flow Knee guard
Lightweight and protective, the VPD is claimed to take a new approach to knee-pad fit
Review | Race Face Indy Knee guard
Redesigned pads that promise improved comfort and stability
Baselayers
Review | 7mesh Ashlu Merino Base Layer LS
Merino wool blended with nylon promises to make this costly baselayer a good performer
Review | Rapha Men’s Pro Team Thermal Base Layer – Long Sleeve
Road-riding baselayer design translates to MTB performance
Review | Gore M Base Layer Thermo Long Sleeve Shirt
Designed for very cold weather, Gore claims the Thermo baselayer feels great next to your skin
Gloves
Jackets and Vests
Review | Albion Men’s All Road Pertex Shield Rain Jacket
An impressive waterproof jacket that offers better value in the UK than elsewhere
Review | Velocio Ultralight Trail Hooded Jacket
Designed for maximum versatility in a lightweight pocket-sized package, does the Ultralight Trail deliver?
Review | Santini Guard Neos – Jacket with Hood
An appealing cross between a hardshell and softshell jacket
Jerseys
Review | Leatt Jersey MTB Trail 4.0
A tech-laden jersey for long rides on cooler days
Review | Fox Defend Thermal long-sleeve Jersey
Plain looks hide grid-pattern insulation for top on-trail performance
Review | Rockrider Mid-Season Long-Sleeved Mountain Bike Jersey EXPL 500
Rockrider’s winter jersey offers quality at an affordable price
Mountain Bike Shorts
Review | Alpinestars Alps Escape shorts
Lightweight mountain bike shorts ideal for trail riding
Review | Troy Lee Designs Flowline Shorts (with liner)
Lightweight, streamlined shorts for fast trail riders
Review | Rockrider EXPL 500 Combo Short (with liner)
A sewn together short and ankle-length liner don't live up to expectations on the trail
Road Cycling Shorts
Sunglasses and Goggles
T-Shirts
Trousers
Review | Vaude Moab Pro pants
Can the performance of Vaude’s MTB pants match their impressive environmental credentials?
Review | Renen Downhill MTB pants
Renen limits features and focuses on performance with these downhill mountain bike pants
Review | Madison DTE 3-Layer Waterproof Bib Trousers
Quality riding trousers for the grottiest conditions
Waterproof Suits
Review | Scott Trail Storm WP Men’s One Piece
Scott’s first one-piece wet weather riding suit is feature-packed and expensive
Review | Leatt MTB HydraDri 3.0 Mono Suit
Leatt's cheaper waterproof onesie is packed full of features
Review | Endura SingleTrack One Piece
One-piece waterproof to keep you dry on the trails