The Crankbrothers F15 LE is a minimalist and sleek multitool that’s capable enough for your everyday trailside repairs. Although this is the limited edition version in orange (there are also silver and green), it’s functionally exactly the same as the original F15.

We all know Evil for their fun loving, playful attitude and their low slung full suspension mountain bikes. The brand's new gravel bike gets the exact same treatment but in the form of a super stealthy gravel rig, pushing the usual gravel bike conventions. They've named it the Chamois Hagar which we think is a Jewish name meaning "flight",  here are the full details....

With Christmas just around the corner, it's time to get thinking about what to get your mountain biking (or gravel riding) loved one. From tyres to socks, we've got you covered with our pick of 10 gift ideas for your mountain biking recipient. 

The Evo II is SixSixOne's range-topping glove, with a minimalist design that's super comfy and a D30 knuckle offering a bit of protection against those unexpected tree punches. It’s definitely not a glove for the winter chill, however, and it is quite spendy.

The M.U.L.E is the Camelbak's best-selling and longest-lived pack – and for good reason. It’s feature-packed, and carries three litres of water and 12L of kit. This new version is built around Camelbak's new Crux reservoir, and features a few cool updates.

Viking Juice is Juice Lubes' all-conditions, long-lasting chain oil, and with careful application it lives up to its promise. It's thinner than most wet lubes so penetrates really well, but it needs several coats to work – and it's easy to spill. It’s UK made and totally biodegradable though, and won't gum up with filth on the trails.

The Specialized EMT Pro MTB multi tool is designed specifically for mountain bikers, but in reality could be equally useful to gravel or road riders. There are a couple of nifty bits on this tool you may not find on others, and the build is light yet strong. It's not the cheapest option though, and competition is fierce.

Designed with help from the Atherton family and other top riders, the Endura MT500 Hard Shell kneepads offer substantial protection for trail and downhill in a fairly slim package. While protection is great, the fit is a little iffy and these pads get toasty on warmer days.

The Crankbrothers M19 is a highly capable multitool that packs 19 functions into a decently small package. It’s simply constructed and offers everything you need (and then some) for the trails, though it's a little expensive and pretty hefty compared to some of its rivals.

Built around three of Stique's super-strong tyre levers, the ML125 incorporates 14 functions, turning a humble set of bead-wranglers into a pretty capable multitool. But while it has plenty of functions, it does need a bit of planning put into its setup before you hit the trails.