Merida's XC rig, the NinetySix has gotten a complete refresh for its new model. It sees in a new frame design, it loses hardware at the lower pivot and comes with a more downhill orientated, dare I say it, 'down-country' model option.

The Ripper is Sweet Protection's entry-level lid. While it certainly stacks up in the cooling and looks departments, it’s not the most comfortable helmet around, and a bit more coverage at the rear would be nice.

SDG has updated the classic Bel-Air with new shaping and dimensions. This V3 version on its Lux-Alloy rails is padded very well and impressively comfortable, but it’s just a little on the short side, and the pressure relief channel tends to pack up with mud.

To celebrate Rob Warner's big 5-0 (although he might say 30th...) Vitus has joined forces with paint masters, Fat Creations to bring together his brand new Repsol Honda themed E-sommet RW50.

Fresh for 2020, tyre and wheel brand WTB has launched two brand new rims. There's one carbon set made for gravel and mountain bikes, and there's an alloy set with e-bikes in mind. The aim behind the rims is to be totally bombproof and reliable.

The Hydromatic from 100% is a thin waterproof glove that’s built to be light and dextrous. It does its job very well, but the fit is a bit iffy and it can absorb water.

New from Ceramicspeed is UFO Drip. It's a brand new chain coating that improves upon previous lubes from the brand. Most notably, it's cheaper and it offers more applications per bottle.

Joining the recent surge in kids specific mountain bikes is SCOTT. With rider progression at the forefront of the new designs, SCOTT has released several new bikes especially to make your kids faster than you. In the new, aptly named, Future Pro line-up is two enduro bikes, two trail bikes, a number of hardtails, and a gravel bike.

Peaty’s LinkLube All Weather Lubricant is a chain lube with a neat trick up its sleeve; it cleans the chain as you go. But while it smells nice and comes in an easy to use bottle, it washes away quickly – it can leave you with a slightly rusty chain within a few days of application.

New from LOOK is the new range of 765 GRAVEL bikes. It's been designed from the ground up to be lighter, more compliant and there's a more accessible model for those on a budget. Along with the cheaper bike, there's an e-bike version too.