These knee pads come with an open back, so you can put them on without taking off your shoes, and the excellent D3O energy absorbing wonder material
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Troy Lee KG5400 Shock Doctor knee pads – review
Falling off and scuffing your knee is always inconvenient, but gash it open (or worse, break it) and you could be heading to A&E and maybe facing weeks out of…
Exposure Equinox – helmet mounted light review
The Exposure Equinox lifts helmet lights to a whole new level
Specialized Atlas XC Pro SWAT short review
The cool thing about these lightweight baggies is the SWAT liner; integrated pockets let you carry tools, spares and gels.
Scott Trail MTN 20 Jacket review
The Scott MTN 20 attempts to bridge the gap between the lightweight packable and feature-laden all-day designs.
Maxxis Shorty tyre review
A tough, versatile, aggressive trail tyre that can handle wet or dry conditions - £54.99
Specialized Storm Control 2Bliss tyre review
Fantastic value but punctured in UK conditions - £30
Adidas Evil Eye Evo glasses first ride
Adidas’s latest Evil Eye Evo is due for release in early 2015 and promising the same kind of unrestricted vision you get with a goggle but wrapped up in a…
Giro Chamber Mid shoe review
Giro's new Chamber is a minimalist spd bootie promising loads of comfort
Pearl Izumi X-Project 3.0 shoe review
Stiff enough for decent pedal power, flexy enough for comfortable walking, the Pearl Izumi X-Project hopes to cover ground as both a trail and XC shoe
Kenda Slant Six Pro tyre review
Best as a rear tyre because it doesn't have pronounced enough edge grip - £36.99
Specialized S-Works The Captain tyre review
A great rear wheel tyre, offering good grip but enough speed to have you riding all day - £30
Schwalbe Racing Ralph tyre review
Great as a rear wheel option for trail riding - £54.99
Panaracer Driver Pro tyre review
Lightning fast tyre on smooth trails - £39.99
Maxxis Ikon tyre review
More than just an XC tyre, the Ikon has loads of sidewall protection and grip - £49.99
Mavic Crossroc Roam
A light, trail-friendly tyre specifically for the rear wheel - £40
Maxxis Ardent Race tyre review
Fast rolling and a great option in anything but sticky mud - £49.99
First Ride: Schwalbe Procore dual chamber system
Will Schwalbe's Procore system make punctures a thing of the past?
Superstar Delta Flat Pedal Review
A great value flat pedal that's a strong performer too - £55
Race Face Aeffect Flat Pedal Review
Race Face's trail pedal offers excellent grip coupled with a smaller platform - £99.95