The Five Ten Freerider EPS High is a winter-friendly ankle boot packed with PrimaLoft insulation. The best winter flat pedal trail shoe you can buy.
Mick Kirkman
Contributor/tester
7Mesh Revo Gore-Tex shorts review
From slush to torrential rain, the Revo hasn’t flinched. It isn’t cheap, but the 7Mesh Revo Gore-Tex short ticks every box to justify the asking price.
Cube Stereo 160 C:62 SL 27.5 (2017) review
The Stereo has long been one of Cube’s most popular mountain bikes in the UK. We review the new Cube Stereo 160 C:62 SL 27.5.
Ragley Stubbing stem review
The Ragley Stubbing stem comes in a multitude of colours, all with a two-tone finish. The smaller size doesn’t result in a below average weight.
Hope AM Freeride stem review
Machined out of a solid billet of 2014 T6-series aluminium, the Hope AM Freeride stem is exactly what you’d expect from the Lancashire component giant.
Gamut Cillos stem review
Gamut is better known for chain devices, but this minimal, matt-anodised Gamut Cillos stem shows another side to the US manufacturer.
Burgtec Enduro Mk2 stem review
Made in the UK from 6061 T6-series aluminium, the Burgtec Enduro MK2 short stem is second-generation trail and all-mountain stem for both bar sizes.
Race Face Aeffect 35 stem review
The Race Face Aeffect 35 is a no-nonsense, forged and CNC finished 6061 aluminium stem at a bargain price. Winner of Best value in our stem group test.
KS Ether stem review
KS has now added bars stems to its line-up. Designed for enduro, the KS Ether stem is light and strong enough for everything from XC to DH.
Gravity Grid stem review
There’s nothing to complain about here. The Gravity Grid stem’s price is fair, the finish is good and performance is right up there.
Chromag BZA 35mm stem review
The Chromag BZA is perfectly in keeping with aggressive riding ethic. It works great, but doesn’t provide anything over a stem that’s half the money.
Azonic Rock Fat 35 stem review
The design of the Azonic Rock proved stiff enough and the unusual 45mm reach may be useful. Solidity and steering response is good too.
Truvativ Descendant stem review
Not the lightest, but the Truvativ Descendant is still perfectly acceptable for trail riding and XC. The price is excellent considering the quality.
Syntace Megaforce 2 stem review
The Megaforce 2 is mega expensive, but comes with a 10-year guarantee and, if money were no object, would be our first choice. Syntace really has ticked all the boxes.
Specialized Body Geometry SL footbeds review
Even as a flat pedal user, affordable insoles, like these Specialized footbeds, can bring a substantial increase in comfort and stability. Designed with Bike Fit innovator Andy Pruitt, they are…
Cannondale Bad Habit 1 (2017) first ride
The Cannondale Bad Habit 1 is the company's latest trail bike, it maxes out the Plus points and goes big when it comes to old-school fun.
Pacenti PDent handlebar and stem review
Pacenti's PDent system brings something truly unique to the whole steering geometry debate, and we rate it very highly.
E13 TRS tyre review
Designed for maximum grip and stability, and tough enough for enduro racing, without the weight of a dedicated downhill tyre, the TRSr looks perfect for the kind of riding I…
Stif Morf XT first ride
Long, low and slack, and with a frame that apes the ride of a full-susser, the Stif Morf XT is a blast to ride.
Sombrio Highline shorts review
The Sombrio Highline short is versatile and its handled countless wash cycles and still looks good.