Flat pedals are flat pedals, right? They follow a tried-and-tested design that's lasted the test of time– a dual-sided platform with a bunch of pins. As designs progress, they've got thinner and larger but, Canadian brand, Outlier has lived up to its name by turning the pedal concept on its head with its Pendulum pedal.

Hardtails make fantastic winter mountain bikes thanks to the simple designs and fewer moving parts. Yorkshire-based brand, Carbon Wasp seems to think so, too, as its new gearbox-equipped hardtail is built to take on the worst conditions the UK can throw at it.

As one of the most budget-friendly options in Lezyne’s range, the Macro HV Floor Drive will appeal to new riders or those who want one pump for many applications. For the asking price, it’s well built, and well equipped and capable of seating large-volume tubeless tyres as long as the conditions are right. 

Built to suit the demands of downhill and enduro mountain biking, the Ride Concepts Tallac Mid Boa builds on the original Tallac’s foundation and increases protection by raising the cuff and adding more D3O.

The electric mountain bike is as close as it gets to uplift replacements. They take much of the climbing effort out of the equation, allowing riders to carry burlier componentry built for downhill prowess. The Meta Power SX 400 is Commencal's latest winch-and-plummet machine that's built to perform like a downhill bike where it matters while making multiple runs a doddle.

Scott and integration go together like ham and cheese, sage and onion, Laurel and Hardy, and the brand's latest revision to its biggest e-MTB, the Patron e-Ride takes this to the next level. Boasting a big 800Wh battery and a more aggressive build as well as a vast range of models, the Patron e-Ride is set to bring big integration to the masses.

The Maven is SRAM’s latest, biggest and burliest brake system that’s designed to slow the world’s fastest downhill riders. And that performance translates well to the average Joe as it delivers a serious amount of stopping power while remaining controlled and absolutely useable. It is a real story of compromise, however, as it’s a weightier brake, it’s pricy and it’s a bit of a pain to bleed. But there’s a lot more to the Maven than just its outrageous power.

Slated to be a 'game changer', Schwalbe's new G-One RX gravel tyre is designed for mud, introducing the brand's latest Race Pro carcass, V-Guard technology and Addix Race compound. Here's everything we know.

The latest USE Exposure Sixpack MK14 boasts the full might of the brand’s R&D department as it features a tweaked circuit that allows it to kick out more lumens than before. As a result, it displays the same user-friendliness and the heft of battery life the Sixpack has made its name for, but it’s brighter and smoother. It does require a fair investment, which may put off non-regular night riders.

It's been a tumultuous week for the bike industry, with legacy brand, GT, announcing its pause and now Rocky Mountain releasing a statement admitting that it's restructuring its finances to avoid bankruptcy. Despite this, it's business as usual for the Canadian brand.