The Unzen 6 from Shimano uses a unique strap design dubbed the X-Harness to hold the pack stable against your back.
Products
Deity Skywire 35 carbon handlebar review
Deity has only recently offered bigger bore, 35mm diameter, handlebars. The range includes two carbon options, with the Skywire here the lighter weight enduro/all-mountain model.
OneUp Components EDC Stem and Tool System review
OneUp Components EDC (Everyday Cary) Tool system is a compact and convenient way to store tools on your bike.
Continental Der Kaiser Projekt tyre review
The latest Continental Der Kaiser, like Conti’s other latest premium MTB tyres, uses different construction technologies in its 4-ply casing.
Dynaplug Racer Tubeless Repair Kit review
The tubeless repair brand offers numerous packages with this Dynaplug Racer being the lightest and smallest of the whole lot.
SDG Radar Ti-Alloy saddle review
If you look up the new SDG Radar saddle on the SDG website you’ll see it does everything - Enduro, all-mountain, trail and XC.
Dainese Tactic glove review
Looking at the Dainese Tactic glove from the chic Italian brand it is all too easy to think “where has all my thirty five quid gone here?”
DMR Defy 35 stem review
The DMR Defy 35 stem's squat stance gives it a purposeful look suited to any trail or enduro bike. The wide clamp that locks your bar in a vice-like grip.
Louri Frame Strap review
There’s no getting away from the fact that Backcountry Research invented the modern frame strap. But there’s also no getting away from the fact that I prefer the Louri Frame…
Lazer Impala helmet review
I’m not a big fan of the name but the Lazer Impala helmet has the modern trail rider aesthetic and the usual array of ‘enduro inspired’ features.
USE Ultimate Helix dropper post review
The USE Helix is the first dropper post the British component brand has produced. The Helix is available in a standard 125mm drop or a full 165mm.
Race Face AEffect dropper post review
Race Face produces two dropper posts – the Turbine, which sells for £399 and this newer Race Face Aeffect dropper post at £259.99.
Pro Koryak dropper post review
For such a huge brand, Shimano was pretty slow to launch a dropper post, but here's the component sub-brand Pro Koryak dropper.
Fox Transfer Factory dropper post review
The Fox Transfer is infinitely adjustable throughout its travel. It features internal cable routing and, on this Factory version, a gold Kashima coating.
DVO Garnet dropper seatpost review
DVO Garnet is cable operated, internally routed and has the corporate green livery which dovetails nicely with the company’s forks.
Deity Knuckleduster grip review
Deity’s Knuckleduster blends three patterns in one. Offset chevron ridges comfort the outer palm, fine ribs damp the thumb and forefinger, and a deeper waffle-pattern underneath adds extra finger hold.…
Nukeproof Blackline LS jersey review
Nukeproof's jersey range includes the more casual, t-shirt-style Outland jersey, the DH-race Kashmir and the trail-orientated Blackline jersey, tested here.
Hope Carbon Handlebar review
The simply named Hope Carbon Handlebar. It has s a reasonable weight for carbon fibre and has a nice compliant feel to it too.
Canyon SD:ON saddle review
The Canyon SD:ON saddle was actually developed for the company’s e-bikes and all eight bikes in the Canyon’s e-bike ON range have it fitted.
Specialized Shuffle Child LED MIPS helmet
From a distance the Specialized Shuffle Child LED MIPS looks just like an adults helmet, and that’s because really it is just a miniaturised big lid.