Clothing
Review | Specialized Men’s Trail Wind Jacket
Packable overhead jacket designed for on and off the bike
Review | Madison Roam Men’s Lightweight Windproof Packable Jacket
Packable emergency weather-proofing that won’t break the bank
Review | Velocio Ultralight Trail Hooded Jacket
Designed for maximum versatility in a lightweight pocket-size package - does the Velocio Ultralight Trail deliver?
Test OM-288 (preview only)
Review | 7Mesh Men’s Northwoods Windshell
Highly specified for riding comfort, but will you make the investment?
What's new?
Oakley Sutro S sunglasses review
The retro-inspired Sutro gets a more compact version
Oakley Castel sunglasses review
Stylish, multi-purpose wrap glasses
Adidas SP0004 26C 00 sunglasses review
Slimline and stylish sport glasses
Troy Lee Designs T-Bone Knee Guards review
Designed with a low profile and weight, the T-Bone pads should be comfortable and protective
Sportful Giara Packable Jacket
A lightweight, eye-catching jacket built for bikepacking
Armour and Pads
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
Review | G-Form Mesa MTB Knee Guards
The Mesa guards' eco-friendly credentials are combined with a level two protection rating
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 | Santini Nebula Wind Jacket
Italian-made jacket for damp, windy days
Review | Giro Chrono Expert Wind Jacket
Breathable, lightweight jacket for windy days
Review | Endura FS260-Pro Adrenaline Race Cape II
While not the most breathable, the Endura FS260-Pro Adrenaline Race Cape II should be on your shortlist if you're looking for a windcape with decent wet weather performance
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
Review | Rapha Reis sunglasses
British brand’s latest distinctively shaped performance sunnies
Review | Oakley Sphaera Sunglasses
Do these understated Oakleys justify their price tag?
Review | Oakley Front Line MX goggles
A medium fit and loads of tech promise to make the Front Line MX goggles great all-rounders
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