Winter kit 2008

Pretty and beautifully made - but not really suited to road use and has a pitiful run-time

Comfortable and well priced compression leg sleeves

Fairly decent town light, great for swapping between bikes

Great as a last resort but don’t rely on them to do more

A versatile and useful addition to any active wardrobe

Keenly priced performance waterproofs

Solid winter workhorse, a bit unforgiving for a lightweight trainer

Still one of the best downtube mounted guards out there

Not bad if you need a bit of extra oomph for the dark bits

Cheaper options are available but the Claq is a versatile extra reflective

Versatile three seasons wet lube

Impressive build quality and dazzling output but clothing clip needs revising and run time could be better

Ticks the boxes for a cheap urban light

A good mix of protection and speed for the urban rider

A simple, effective, useful front light, well designed for its intended use

Effective design that fits and folds nicely - ideal bit of commuting kit

The name says it all. Bright and very useable for recreational cycling, commuting and riding in traffic.

Sound investment for commuters and other nocturnal cyclists

Not for the catwalk or peloton, but a clever feature-packed, mid-priced commuting jacket

Good quality functional shades, ideal for larger faces

Excellent overshoes for the style conscious roadie

Warm, well fitted jersey for cool days or as a winter base layer

A comfortable and lightweight waterproof that's a good outer layer for year-round riding

The bottom line is that these are very good gloves at a very good price

The initial price is high, but it's money well spent for years of dry and comfy feet

Superb all-round technical jacket with its own built in light

Good quality town light with a strong beam and a clever clamp

Stiff, comfortable leisure/commuting shoe at a price that won't break the bank

You can buy better lights, but you won't find a better bargain

Can't fault the quality and beam, but why a battery pack? The AA version would get a higher mark.