Intense Primer S Pro 2020 review

Intense’s Primer S Pro marries a 29″ wheel and 150mm of travel up front to 140mm of bounce and a smaller, fat tyred 650b wheel at the rear. It’s a lightweight, good looking and high-end bike that offers a lot for the asking price, but the ride and suspension isn’t quite as sorted as some … Read more

Dexshell Gradient Waterproof Beanie review

Dexshell’s Gradient Waterproof Beanie is an extremely warm, waterproof and windproof hat that’s perfect for pre- and post-ride wear, though it’s too hot for riding unless it’s well below freezing. It’s thick enough affect hearing, too. If you aren’t warm in this, then the outdoors is probably not for you. Buyer’s guide to waterproof mountain … Read more

Buyer’s guide to mountain bike saddles

It’s the place you’ll spend the most of your time when mountain biking, so getting yourself a comfortable saddle is one of the most important things you can do to give yourself an easy life when riding. Our buyer’s guide gives you the low-down on saddle choice – whatever your shape, size or sex – and will … Read more

Castelli Nano Flex Pro 2 Women’s Omloop bibshorts review

Castelli’s Nano Flex Pro 2 W Omloop bib shorts are a winter-worthy gravel short, and a great under layer for mountain biking. Warm, slightly windproof and with a comfortable chamois pad, these are ideal – if expensive – shorts for cold weather. 7Mesh WK2 women’s shorts review PEdAL ED Tsuki Women’s bib shorts review The … Read more

PRO Discover Food Pouch review

The small but perfectly formed PRO Discover Food Pouch attaches to your bars for quick and easy access to… well, food. Or in reality, plenty of other things, such as bottles, phones, tools and Tangfastics. It’s stable on the bike, usefully water-resistant and well-made, though it’s really only necessary once you’ve filled every other storage … Read more