This week we've got a true mix of kit featuring Schwalbe's brand new gravel tyres, helmets from Rockrider, and Mucky Nutz's fresh frame protection making their way through the office. Nukeproof has also been kind enough to bung us the new 2021 summer collection to put through its paces.

Specialized has teamed with Tommy C, Ian Lean, and the brand's sponsored riders to show off the capability of the e-bike lineup with the new video, Boys on E. It's definitely a video that cultivates the cravings for summer trails.

The Stego is Scott’s flagship mountain bike helmet that ticks almost all of the boxes of a solid trail lid. It’s breezy enough, it looks good, but above everything else, it’s supremely comfortable. Although, it would be good to see more adjustment from its visor, and its adjustment dial can catch on hoods.

The Specialized Rime Flat shoe aims to be as good for hiking as it is biking, and it's exactly that. It's grippy on and off of the pedals, comfy, and impressively weather resistant. However, the lace tidy isn't the most secure, they're pricey, and there's no clipless version available.

The 7Mesh Foundation Bike Boxer Brief puts a new spin on the humble chamois short. This fresh look results in an impressively comfortable undergarment that may help covert chamois naysayers. Though, at this price point, it's hard to justify for the experiment's sake.

Today, Cannondale has launched the new 2022 Jekyll and in true Cannondale fashion, it doesn't quite follow the norm. It gets what the brand calls the 'Gravity Cavity', along with a four-bar linkage, a high pivot, and a 'Guidler'. That's not all, there's a host of new tech finding its way onto the bike, so let's get on with it.

The coolest kit finding its way into the office this week are some mountain bike specific handguards, reusable bar tape, a tent, and some tyre sealant to go with some tyres that we saw in 5 cool things a couple of weeks ago. Let's dive in and see what we've got.

Scott's Trail Vertic clothing line-up is prime for summer riding with a host of features that keep you cool and your movement free. However, the jersey comes in questionable sizing, and it's spendier than some competitors' well-performing kit.

The Scott Synchros Flat Squamish III pedal is the brand's more affordable pedal. It provides an adequate level of grip at a decent weight. However, its plastic pins aren't replaceable, are easy to lose, and the pedal's shape is a bit of an acquired taste. So, if you're looking for a locked-in grip, you may need to look elsewhere.