Discovering overlooked new product deserving praise is one of best parts of being at mbr, and our latest find is the Specialized Trail-Series Alpha jacket.
Reviews
Madison DTE Waterproof Jacket review
Madison DTE Waterproof Jacket uses heavy-duty fabric; triple-layer shell rated 20k waterproof and 20k breathable, which are at the top end of both scales.
KS Lev Integra dropper post review
The recently updated KS LS Lev Integra dropper post has a new open bath cartridge, a one-piece forged head and lower insertion depth, which all sounds good.
SRAM GX Eagle AXS: “impossible to tell difference to X01 AXS”
SRAM GX Eagle AXS is available as an upgrade kit to mix and match with any existing Eagle drivetrain components, and available for just £554.
Canyon Torque:ON 9 first ride review
Canyon Torque:ON 9 is Canyon's newest electric mountain bike boasts both catlike agility and big travel… can it really balance both?
Stif Squatch Pro: first ride review
Stif Squatch Pro is a progressive hardtail with a steel frame and super-low bottom bracket height, 29in wheels with 2.6in tyres enhance grip and comfort.
RockShox SID Ultimate review
We've been ripping around on the new RockShox SID Ultimate fork and SIDluxe shock for a few months now fitted to a sexy Mondraker F-Podium.
Scott Trail Storm WP Pant review
It’s rare that Scott gets it wrong with its clothing, but I guess the Scott Trail Storm WP Pant is the exception that proves the rule.
Crank Brothers Stamp Lace shoe review
The upper of the Crank Brothers Stamp Lace is dialled, but still needs the rubber to match if it wants to steal a bit of Five Ten’s flat-pedal thunder.
Patagonia Dirt Roamer Storm Pant review
Patagonia Dirt Roamer Storm Pant is fully-waterproof and it is also the most expensive offering out there, so is it worth the high price?
Endura Women’s MT500 Spray Baggy Trouser II review
If you brave riding through all conditions then you need a trouser to keep you comfortable in the worst AKA Endura Women's MT500 Spray Baggy Trouser II.
Decathlon Women’s Mountain Hiking trousers review
Decathlon Women's Mountain Hiking trousers might have hiking in the title, we thought we would throw them into the mountain biking mix as a curveball entry.
Camelbak Women’s Magic Pack hydration pack review
Alice Burwell reviews the Camelbak Women's Magic Pack: a 7L pack with a 3L Crux reservoir that has built-in handle to make filling it much easier.
Scott Ransom eRide 910: first ride review
Scott has ditched TwinLoc adjust on its latest e-bike – the long-travel Scott Ransom eRide 910. Has this move unleashed full beast mode?
Silt All-Mountain Wheelset review
Silt All-Mountain wheelset is sorted for price and gives you the extra zip of lighter wheelset, yet remains tough enough for proper UK riding.
Specialized Epic Evo Expert review
Specialized Epic Evo Expert is streets ahead of its rivals in sizing and geometry. Long reach gives you freedom to get creative on any trail.
Merida Ninety-Six 8000 review
Merida Ninety-Six XC full-suspension range gets a fresh look and a down-country makeover. Available in two versions: 100mm RC and a 120mm down-country bike.
Sweet Protection Hunter Merino jersey review
Sweet Protection’s Hunter Merino jersey is a thin long-sleeve wool top with a bike-specific fit. This means the waist and torso are slightly tapered in, while the arms and shoulders…
Thule Rail 12L Pro hydration pack review
The Rail is Thule’s enduro/ aggressive trail backpack. It comes in lots of different sizes and they all use a 2.5-litre reservoir, but only the Pro model (tested) comes with…
Scott Perform Evo HY’16 hydration pack review
There are three models of Perform Evo in the Scott line and they all use the same two-litre reservoir. As the size increases, so does the price. The difference between…