Lazer Walter glasses review

The Walter glasses by Lazer are a lightweight and comfortable set of specs that offer decent coverage. However, changing lenses is tricky, and those lenses cling onto grime more readily than other glasses. Adidas Zonyk Pro Vario glasses review Smith Optics Ladies PivLock Asana Chromapop glasses review 10 pieces of essential mountain bike clothing for … Read more

Merida MATTS J.24+ children’s bike review

Merida’s MATTS J.24+ offers a very good frame and fork with sorted geometry that makes it fun and easy to ride – no matter what level of experience your child has. The Plus-size 2.4″ tyres and good clearances mean a surefooted and comfy ride off-road, but while the lack of suspension and limited gears keeps … Read more

5 cool things from 7iDP, Specialized and Megmeister

On the search for the best kneepads that money can buy, we have protective gear in from 7iDP in the form of Project Knee’s and Sam Hill Knee’s, there’s also an M2 helmet to add to our big group of helmet tests. Elsewhere we have shoes from Specialized and a new kind of woven jersey … Read more

Nukeproof Neutron AM Stem review

Nukeproof’s Neutron AM stem is a no-frills bit of kit that does exactly what it’s meant to. The Neutron is chunky, stiff and well-priced, though on the downside it’s a bit weighty and there’s nothing to help you adjust bar alignment. Pacenti P-Dent Carbon bar and stem review Gravity Grid Stem review Chromag BZA 35 … Read more

CamelBak Stash Belt review

The CamelBak Stash Belt is halfway between a belt and a bumbag, and provides a slim, secure pocket for essential cargo. It’s wide and comfy as long as you don’t ram it too full, but it’s a bit hot for the summer and it can be a pain having to step in and out of it.  … Read more

Endura women’s MT500 Spray Short II review

The Endura women’s MT500 Spray Short II is an updated version of its all-mountain MT500 shorts, with added waterproofing. It’s a tough three-season short that protects from trail spray and light rain, dries quickly and looks good too. Oddly for Endura they come up a little small, however, so check the size before you buy. … Read more

Osprey Savu 4L waist bag review

The Osprey Savu waist pack offers four litres of cargo space and a minimalist design that’s intended for use with water bottles – there’s no provision for a drinks bladder. It’s relatively large and won’t suit smaller riders, but it’s structurally rigid, well-supported, well-ventilated, and the price is good. CamelBak Podium Flow Belt 21oz review … Read more