After Fulcrum's return to MTB, the brand focussed on the cross-country market, developing strong, lightweight hoops to last through the technical courses on the top-level XC scene. Today, the brand has moved into the trail space with its new Metal Carbon and Metal ALX wheelsets, built to provide performance and agility as well as reliability.

Best known for its collection of gimbals and drones, the DJI Osmo Action camera has been a staple of the range for quite a while now. Now in its fourth edition, DJI’s entry into the best MTB action camera segment packs one hell of a punch, especially considering its quality-to-price ratio. Although, it’s limited in its stabilisation and lens-width options.

Comfortable, breathable and reasonably priced, the ABUS HiDrop is a dark horse that performs excellently as a bike park and downhill full-face helmet. It’s stacked with safety features and provides everything you need from a full-face lid without costing more than it needs to. ABUS might not be the first brand in mind regarding DH-level protection, but it’s done a fantastic job here. However, the omission of Mips or similar is a real turn-off.

ODI’s Vanquish grips effectively absorb vibrations while providing plenty of traction and comfort. However, the price is hard to swallow, and the angled waffle texture isn’t perfect.

Rocking longer spindles, the Crankbrothers Mallet Enduro LS appeals to those who want more foot clearance and a better-supported stance over the bike. Owing to their large platforms, the soft clip-in with masses of float and easy engagement, I’ve struggled to ride with anything else, earning themselves a rightful spot as one of the best clipless MTB pedals. However, they’re not without fault.

The Buteo is ABUS’s first attempt at the best mountain bike goggles concept and with them, the brand has aimed to provide crystal-clear vision with a focus on comfort and ventilation. While they provide some features usually found on goggles well north of their asking price, overall comfort and clearance around the nose need addressing.

Earlier this year, Canyon unveiled its all-new Spectral and welcomed a host of updates, including its Keep It Stable technology as standard. The Neuron:ONfly then announced the brand's step into the world of lightweight e-mountain bikes.

Touted as the perfect upgrade for an electric mountain bike, the SDG Bel-Air V3 Max boosts the same formula as the beloved Bel-Air V3 with extra padding and a deeper perennial relief channel. There’s plenty of support on offer in a durable package but wider options would greaten its appeal.

The Merida Big.Trail 600 is a progressive hardtail with exceptionally modern and very wisely-picked geometry. As such, it will be appreciated by all levels of riders while kitted with a spec sheet that’s nearly impossible to moan about. 

Swiss brand Jespr might be one of the newer computer companies but, with its software-first approach, the new Jespr Cycling Computer is primed to upset the best cycling computer market and become a valid alternative to brands such as Garmin, Wahoo, Hammerhead and Coros. Here's everything we know about this cycling computer.