As we're now well within the midst of spring and with summer just around the corner, we're dusting off our bikepacking kit and getting ready to explore our local countryside. To help our testers who are lusting for adventure, we've got some new kit from Rab. For those who prefer things a bit more mountain bike flavoured; wheels, pedals, and some new rubber have landed for some thorough testing.

Pinching the name from the brand’s budget-friendly full susser, the Specialized Camber is the entry-level lid in the brand’s recently completed helmet range. It offers value for money, a high-quality build, decent comfort and MIPS, though it is missing an adjustable visor.

Oakley has added a brand new helmet into its range. Dubbed the DRT3, the brand says that it reflects its new approach to design and its distinctive style. The new lid gets improvements to its fit and it builds upon Oakley's Skull Matrix tech.

The Polaris Bikewear Bike Rug is a quick and easy to fit cover that protects your bike in transit and storage. While it’s certainly effective, the fit is a little awkward on some bikes, and the level of protection will vary depending on the size of your bike.

Goodyear has introduced two brand new tyres into the line up. Featuring new tread patterns that draw inspiration from tyres found on motocross bikes, the Newton MTR and MTF tyres are designed for trail, right through to e-bike use. The fresh rubber also makes use of the brand's Intended Usage Derived Construction. Here's everything you need to know.

We are now kicking off our fifth month of 2022 with all of the team's racers at different points in their seasons. Brad is well and truly in the thick of it and has given Matt's event, Battle on the Beach, a thorough crack. In other news, Liam has finished his first enduro of the season. Here's April's update.

Stashed Products has recognised that the pandemic has made people reevaluate space in their homes and the emphasis on organisation and the maximisation of space as many of us spent more time at home. The brand has now launched SpaceRail, a new method of bike storage that's said to reduce storage volume by 50%.

e*thirteen has noticed that mountain biking is forever changing and that the needs of the average rider have evolved. With that, the brand has introduced the brand new Plus 35 stem, a stem that's designed to be lighter, more secure, and super strong.

The Grappler is Surly's singletrack eating, bikepacking, phantom fighting gravel bike that's been engineered primarily around a stable and comfortable drop-bar hand position. It gets fat tyres, all of the mounts for packs, and is primed to accompany you and your kit through a range of riding.

Another Friday, another 5 cool things and this week we've seen a rather eclectic range of kit come through the office. Here, we've got an interesting looking gravel bike from Surly, an e-bike rated bike carrier from Italian brand, Peruzzo, Goodyear's brand new Newton tyres, some socks and some shorts.