Vitus’s E-Sommet VRX is unequivocally a heavy hitting enduro e-bike. Thanks to its pretty well sorted geometry and wisely picked spec, it’s a bike that’s unshakably confident when pushed down the most technical terrain. Although due to its weight and plush suspension characteristic, the E-Sommet may be a bit too 'enduro' for some.

GORE's Fernflow Pants are incredibly comfortable, even in warmer weather. Though the lack of abrasion-resistant panelling does make them rather delicate which is a touch disappointing given their premium.

FastHouse’s Classic Cartel SS jersey borrows some cues from the brand’s motocross tops but comes with a few fresh touches. In practice, it’s a jersey that looks great, is rather comfortable and very breathable, but small sizing holds it back a touch.

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The FastHouse Kicker shorts blend on-bike performance with a casual cut and style. While they certainly perform on the bike, the slim fit can interfere with pads and they could do with more zipped pockets.

The Nukeproof Scout has earned something of a cult following since its birth almost five years ago. Since, the brand has felt that the bike was long due a refresh so now the bike rocks an all-new frame, with completely new tube profiles and a revised geometry, believing that this is the finest vintage Scout yet.

RockShox has unveiled its 2023 range of suspension components with the ZEB, Pike, and Lyrik, along with a couple of the shocks getting a huge raft of interesting updates. New in the collection is a Charger 3 damper, pressure release valves, a new air spring, and what the brand calls 'Buttercups'. Let's dive in.

We've got yet another fresh five cool things to show off this week. We've got a gravel specific floor pump, mega spendy gravel wheels and the first clip shoes built for adventure from Five Ten. Along with those, there's Santa Cruz's do-it-all hardtail and grips... For your brake levers.

Even though Niner is best known for its 29" wheeled mountain bikes, it's also taken interesting steps with its range of gravel bikes and most notably, its full suspension MCR. However, we've got Niner's more budget-friendly RLT 9 in for testing. Rich with neat frame details, we're keen to see how this bike stacks up.

The GT Aggressor Expert is the top end bike in the Aggressor range that’s built for recreational off-roaders who want the best in value. With that in mind, the brand has done a solid job of the bike’s spec and geometry, making it a bike that’s welcoming, capable and comfortable enough for entry-level singletrack jaunts.

Building on their 25+ years in the biz, the Hope Tech 4 E4 brakes pull in a range of updates designed with the enduro rider in mind. As expected, build quality is top-notch and the changes offer increased power. However, they can be tricky to bleed properly and the brake lever isn't as comfy as others.