ODI’s latest Reflex grips have gone through rigorous testing on the UCI Downhill World Cup and EWS circuits, keeping the hands of the world’s fastest mountain bike athletes glued to the bar. As a result, they come with a fairly complex design complete with squidge-enhancing properties that provide serious grip. But with so many quality options on the market, how do the ODI Reflex grips best MTB grips on the market?

Throughout 2023, RockShox has been cranking out the updates, most recently with its SID cross-country fork and now, its gravity-going Vivid shock. It's been a little while since the last Vivid update and the brand hasn't held back. The new shock gets an all-new damper, air spring and other features that bring it right in line with its current shock offering. Here's everything you need to know.

Designed to keep you fueled and well prepared, Camelbak’s latest hip pack, the M.U.L.E 5 fills a number of roles thanks to a somewhat modular design. It packs a tonne of features within its reasonably small design that makes it comfortable and for the most part, a pleasure to partner with. However, its 5L capacity is compromised when used with the included bladder, and its straps can slip.

Back in February, clothing and protectives giant, Fox, stepped into the footwear market with its Union Clip, Flat and Boa shoes. Now, the brand has brought the tech of those three shoes down to a friendlier price point by introducing a canvas upper.

While a relative newcomer when it comes to the best mountain bike shoes, South African company Leatt has used all of its know-how to develop the 6.0 Clip shoes and it shows. The combination of a stiff sole and a well-ventilated upper results in a shoe that’s ideal for long summer days out.

The Gestalt XR takes the formula that Marin concocted for the standard Gestalt and gives it a serious shake up. Donning a super aggressive geometry and equipped with a very solid built kit for the cash, it proves that gravel can learn a thing or two from mountain bike design. With that, this bike is a weapon over flat surfaces and pushes what we know as ‘gravel’ even further, however, it's not perfect as its climbing ability is hindered by its gearing choices. 

Coming with bold claims to redefine the lightweight park helmet, Bell’s fresh Sanction 2 DLX Mips packs versatility. Featuring slick styling, excellent comfort, and surprisingly effective breathability, it’s a helmet that brings the heat to those strapped with loftier price tags making it a very worthy contender as one of the best full face MTB helmets.

OneUp Components EDC V2 Tool was one of the first bike-integrated multitools to hit the market and has gained quite a following as a result. That’s because it very cleverly carries almost everything needed to solve any trailside mishap in one, neatly compact unit. The tools included do a superb job without compromising the ergonomics. It is the priciest steerer-integrated option available but that aside, if it fits your bike this tool will not disappoint.

In collaboration with Leatt, Pivot Cycles, a brand best known for its high end mountain and gravel bikes has released the Pivot Factory Racing (or PFR) Limited Edition Firebird. Complete with a mouth-watering build, the gets a colourway that might split opinions but either way, we think it looks rather cool.

DMR’s Vault has been a stalwart pedal in the market for years now and the magnesium-bodied version suitably carries the torch. The grip it offers is unwavering and its simple but very user-friendly internals make for a pedal that’s built to last. However, it could be a bit bigger in order to keep up with the larger platformed competition currently making up the best MTB flat pedal space.