Smith wanted to offer the benefits of the Forefront at a lower price point, so now offers a cheaper Rover helmet.
Reviews
Morgaw Trian Enduro saddle review
The Trian Enduro has something you won’t find on any other saddle — elastomer shock absorbers that sit between the carbon rails and the saddle body.
Giant Trance Advanced 0 (2017) first ride
Giant reworks its classic 140mm-travel trail bike to make it even more capable.
Intense Recluse Factory review
Named after a venomous North American spider, the Intense Recluse is a 140mm travel trail bike rolling on, what we now consider, ‘traditional’ 27.5in wheels.
Transition Patrol Carbon 1 review
Don’t let Transition’s joker attitude fool you; the new Patrol Carbon is a serious bit of kit.
Evil Insurgent XO1 LTD Edition review
A fun, playful bike that rewards a dynamic riding style, can be ridden off the brakes in the roughest terrain thanks to the excellent rear suspension.
Santa Cruz Bronson CC (2016) review
The Santa Cruz Bronson CC is quite possibly the best 150mm travel trail bike we’ve ever tested.
Wingnut MPS hydration pack review
The weight is down on the hips, keeping the centre of gravity low and it all felt very secure on the move.
Osprey Syncro 20 hydration pack review
With a large main compartment, with spot-on tool organiser pockets, Osprey has got the storage just right.
Ortlieb Packman Pro2 25L hydration pack review
The Ortlieb Packman Pro2 25L is a pure bike-packing option, rather than an all-round trail performer.
Mavic Crossmax Hydropack 25L review
A small feature that tickled us is the inclusion of a foil blanket pre-packed in the tool compartment — a nod to the Crossmax’s big-mountain aspirations.
EVOC FR Trail hydration pack review
It does come with quite a weight penalty, but if you are riding hard and taking risks, the Evoc could be the pack for you.
Endura MT500 hydration pack review
Punted at the Enduro market, the MT500 stows enough gear for a long day on the hill.
Camelbak Hawg LR 20 hydration pack review
One of the most expensive packs out there, but it’s easily the best for big days out
Trek Remedy WSD 8 (2016) first ride
Trek’s WSD Remedy 8 uses the exact same geometry as the unisex Remedy — so no messing around with a shape that works to make it ‘suitable’ for the female
B’Twin Rockrider 740S (2016) first ride
B’Twin is Decathlon’s bike brand and the Rockrider 740S is its latest 27.5in full-suspension trail bike. It sports NEUF anti-bob suspension design delivering 120mm travel.
Ergon GE1 grip review
The GE1 grip differs from most by being specially shaped to fit the hand. So rather than a fixed, round diameter, the GE1 uses a slightly thinner zone under the…
Troy Lee Designs Sprint glove review
The Troy Lee Designs Sprint glove is a lighter, more trail-focused glove than the Troy Lee Air we've tested before.
RockShox Reverb Stealth 170mm review
The Rockshox Reverb revolutionised riding when it was first released, and since then the level of drop on offer has slowly increased up to the current maximum of 170mm, which…
WTB Riddler TCS tyre review
A beefed-up XC tyre but just don’t expect as much grip and control in wet.