The Shimano AM7 is a gravity-focused, clipless shoe built for comfort while pedaling. It has many of the features found on the AM9, but there’s more of an emphasis on airflow and keeping the weight down. It's slim, light and well suited to the best part of the British year, but it's not quite as comfy as some of its rivals.

Crankbrothers has launched two new pedals, the Stamp 2 and Stamp 3. They have 10 adjustable pins and a low profile body. Like the rest of the Stamp range, the 2 and 3 come in two sizes to suit the riders' foot size.

Acknowledging that the brands' tyre inserts can be something of a pain to install and remove, Cushcore has come up with a solution. The Bead Dropper is a new tool from the brand that promises to make light work out dealing with your tyre inserts.

The Koryak stem from PRO combines low weight with useful stiffness and thoughtful design. The 35mm version we tested is very low profile, but the narrow clamp means it might not be as rigid as some for wide bars and wild riding, and it’s only available in the 31.8mm clamp diameter.

The Aethon is Tifosi Optics' update on the well-received Alliant. It features a taller lens and a grippy, removable brow bar. The vision is clear and the semi-rimless design is perfectly comfy, but the lens could be even taller – and the brow bar is redundant.

New for 2020, Transitions' 150mm all-round ripper, the Sentinel gets a serious update. The new bike gets adjustable travel through swapping shocks, a full carbon frame and tyre clearance for bigger mtb rubber.

The Specialized 2FO Clip 2.0 mountain bike shoe balances weight, protection, pedalling efficiency and weather resistance in a way that makes it a very pleasant place to be. While it performs well in most situations, however, the Body Geometry footbed might not be for everyone and it's a bit pricey.

Shimano brings 12-speed shifting to the Deore range with the M6100 series, making big range gear ratios available at a lower price point. Alongside the new groupset come revisions and updates to the M5100 11-speed and M4100 10-speed groupsets both benefitting from the trickle-down effect. Also launched are the brand's largest e-bike batteries and a host of new components.

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.

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.