Specialized’s Trail Rain jacket is a 2.5-layer option with a polyester face fabric bonded to a waterproof and breathable membrane. This is less breathable than the three-layer Rapha Trail Gore-Tex…
Paul Burwell
Contributor
The best MTB frame protection kits and chainstay protectors
Quieten your ride and protect your paint by using some of the best chainstay protectors — here’s our pick, plus a DIY option you can hack from an old tyre.
Giro Blaze winter boots review
In the past, pulling a neoprene bootie over your shoe was a cheap way to get winter protection. The Giro Blaze is more sophisticated and a lot more expensive, but…
Shimano MW7 XC winter boots review
We were really impressed with the Shimano MW7, and it proved to be one of the best winter boots on the market. Like the Giro Blaze, the Shimano MW7 XC…
Rapha Trail Gore-tex Infinium Jacket
The Rapha Trail is a new contender for the best mountain bike waterproof jacket and uses the highly breathable and water-resistant Gore-Tex Infinium fabric, but also features the company’s C-Knit…
Best mountain bike winter boots for sloppy, muddy trails
Here are the best mountain bike winter boots. Baby it's cold outside. Nothing is more important than keeping your feet warm on a bike ride.
Birzman Disc Brake Piston Pusher review
What do you use to reset your pistons in your disc brakes? Big screwdriver, maybe a thin cone spanner or even a wood chisel, which was recommended by a member…
Syncros IS Cache CO2 bottle cage review
If I tell you that IS stands for ‘Integrated Storage,’ you’ll have a good understanding of what the Syncros IS Cache CO2 is all about. It’s a nylon bottle cage…
Best mountain bike clipless (clip-in) pedals
Find the best mountain bike clipless pedals. Including what to look for when buying the new breed of bigger platform trail clipless pedals.
Best hydration packs for mountain biking: small, medium and large backpacks
Find the best hydration packs with our grouptest that compares hydration packs and bladders from mid-size through to all-day ride capacity.
Best mountain bike jackets for staying dry in wet weather
Staying warm and dry in is easy with the right outer layer: we put the best mountain bike jackets to the test. Light shells and storm jackets.
The 10 tools you should have in your workshop toolkit
Fettling with your bikes is sometimes half the fun. Here's the ultimate workshop toolkit to ensure you can fix, upgrade and modify your pride and joy.
Nukeproof Blackline waterproof jacket review
With its 2.5 layer construction, the Nukeproof Blackline is around 150g lighter than the heaviest three-layer jacket we’ve tested in compiling our guide to the best waterproof jackets for mountain…
Best mountain bike grips: lock-on grips for all types
The best mountain bike grips don't need to cost the earth. There are hundreds of grips on the market - a bewildering choice! Here's a shortlist of the best.
Best MTB helmet lights: light up the trail ahead
As the days shorten and the clocks go back, time to ride in daylight hours becomes severely limited outside of the weekend. Invest in a set of lights however, and…
IXS Carve AW waterproof jacket review
IXS make a lot of excellent kit, and if you’re looking for one of the best mountain bike jackets in term of value and features there are plenty on offer…
Giro Cascade Stow Jacket review
If you’re looking for the best mountain bike jacket, one consideration is packability, on top of weather proofing, fit and features. When we asked Giro for a waterproof jacket for…
Altura Ridge Pertex waterproof jacket review
Altura make some great kit at accessible prices, and the Ridge Pertex mountain bike jacket is packed with features… but where does it sit amongst the best jackets for mountain…
Endura MT500 Waterproof Jacket II review
The MT500 tag represents Endura’s hardcore mountain bike range, aimed at being one of the best mountain bike jackets on the market, and this jacket is one of the heaviest…
Endura Singletrack II waterproof jacket review
Scottish brand Endura has a global reputation for producing some of the best mountain bike jackets and kit available today, and the Singletrack jacket is a classic item that’s been…