NS Synonym TR is one of the most down-country bikes in attitude. And that’s because, at its heart, it is a hopped-up cross-country race bike.
£4,199.99
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Reviews
Marin Rift Zone Carbon 2 review
Geometry and sizing is consistent across the Marin Rift Zone range, so the fit is going to be identical, right down to the stubby 35mm stem.
£3,995.00
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Giant Trance Advanced Pro 29 2 review
When the Giant Trance Advanced 29 was launched back in 2018, it was one of the first brands to promote the idea of doing more with less.
£3,999.00
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Yeti ARC T1: first ride review
With its latest hardtail - the Yeti ARC T1 - this iconic brand reimagines one of its retro classics for the modern era. If only the pricing was retro too...
£4,799.00
DT Swiss F535 One suspension fork review
DT Swiss F535 fork is so stealth looking, you could easily be forgiven for assuming some kind of hidden auto-damping computer lurks inside!
£924.99
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Cane Creek Helm Air MK2 fork review
Available in both air and coil versions, Cane Creek Helm Air MK2 has been significantly updated with the primary goal of lower friction.
£899.99
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Focus Sam2 6.9: first ride review of 170mm e-enduro bike
Downhill Focus: the Focus Sam2 e-bike is now totally optimised for descending, with the chunkiest suspension around, enduro-ready geometry.
£5,999.00
Manitou Mezzer Pro suspension fork review
Manitou Mezzer has burly 37mm stanchions and up to 180mm travel. It weighs just over 2kg, so also makes sense for aggressive trail bikes.
£899.99
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Works Components Angle Headset review
All of my bikes end up with a Works Components Angle headset installed. If you're a habitual tweaker, it is perhaps the best £70 you can spend on your bike.
£69.99
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Formula Selva R suspension fork review
35mm stanchion Formula Selva R is one of the most tuneable forks on the market with its unique, swappable, compression damping system.
£1,199.00
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Race Face Khyber Baggy short review
Khyber is Race Face shorthand for women’s downhill, and this baggy short sits in the gravity category.
£89.95
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Peaty’s Tubeless Conversion Kit review
Included with Peaty’s Tubeless Conversion Kit is everything to make the switch from tubes: a roll of rim tape, two sachets of sealant and two valves.
£49.99
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Trek Slash 9.9 X01: first ride review
First ride review of 2021 Trek Slash 9.9. Trek’s 29in enduro trail blazer returns with more travel and a progressive makeover.
£7,500.00
ChangeINbag review
The ChangeINbag deals with the age-old dilemma of undressing out of your mucky riding kit while keeping your dignity intact and without offending anyone.
£29.99
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Alpina Rootage helmet review
Alpina Rootage is their latest trail and enduro helmet is reinforced by woven carbon plates behind the forehead and above the temples.
£139.95
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Specialized 2FO 1.0 flat shoe review
Specialized 2FO 1.0 is one of the most comfortable mid-sole and upper combinations on the market. Can it compete with Five Ten’s limpet-like Stealth rubber?
£100.00
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Nukeproof Horizon V2 Carbon Riser Bar review
Positively reviewed here a couple of years back, Nukeproof Horizon V2 Carbon riser bar has recently been updated to this model.
£109.99
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Pearl Izumi Elevate kneepad review
Pearl Izumi Elevate pads are a minimal sleeve design, eschewing cumbersome straps or zips in favour of a Lycra sock and wide, elasticated hems.
£119.99
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Giro Manifest helmet review
Giro has put three years research and a whole lot of investment into its latest creation, the Giro Manifest, a helmet that’s packed full of new tech.
£249.99
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Shimano EP8 motor first ride: quieter, lighter, smaller and more powerful
Shimano EP8 has sufficient power, a refined engagement, improved software and a really quiet operation, all wrapped up in a lightweight, compact package.