The Scott MTB AR is a solid trail shoe that gets many things right, but it's not without flaws. It runs warm, has iffy weather protection and some seriously strong competition. However, they're comfortable, grip with confidence and supple.

2021 has shaped up to be a pretty big year for Nukeproof with the introduction of the long-traveled Giga, as well as the Mega seeing a mighty update late last year, though the brand hasn't shown any signs of slowing down.

We've had quite the haul of fresh kit to review this week. There are new shoes from 5.10 made using recycled ocean plastic, along with some cross country shoes from Gaerne, a couple of bike bags from Polaris, and Spank's Vibrocore drop handlebar. Here's a quick look at what we've got before it goes out for testing.

When hunting for a new bike, the second-hand market is easy to overlook. It's filled with perfectly good used bikes that are ripe for the picking but it's important to know what to look for to make sure that you're not getting done over and that you're getting the absolute best for your money. Read on for our ten top tips for buying a second-hand bike so that you're well prepared before dropping the cash.

After five full years of design and development and a difficult sales in summer 2020 thanks to COVID-19 SEVENTWENTY aims to shake up the helmet and safety sector with the Awake 1.0 and HexaGo technology.

It's Friday and that means that it's time for 5 cool things. This week, we've got even more handguards, Gary Fisher's autobiography, along with a couple of helmets from Smith and MET. Here's a glance at what we've got in for testing.

SCOTT's brand new gravel bike, the Addict Gravel has spent years in the making, having received a complete overhaul. It comes sorted with a fresh geometry, more tyre clearance, and never-before-seen cable routing, with a super lightweight frame. We've got all of the details.

For new riders, a big obstacle is knowing where you can begin your mountain biking journey and for experienced riders, your local can eventually get stale. But fret not because today we're launching our brand new Trail Centres Guide to help you pick the best centre for your next, or your first outing.

Fidlock's Twist Bottle 450 + Bike Base offers a different solution to storing a water bottle on your bike, using magnets. Smart, easy to use, secure, and low-profile system, that's ideal for tight-fitting frames but comes at a premium price.​

The stream of cool things flowing through the office shows no signs of slowing. This week, we've got a cross country/gravel/road helmet from Lazer, puncture repair in the form of the Slugplug, and a mountain of kit from Madison. Here's what we've got.