Kicking the New Year off the right way, Salsa has launched two brand new hardtails. Joining the brands already comprehensive roster are two hardtails dubbed the Timberjack and Rangefinder. Both bikes fill the gaps left for a playful trail hardtail and an entry-level, confidence-building hardtail.

To celebrate its 30th birthday, component and bike brand, Nukeproof has gone back to what launched the business from the beginning and has released a range of brand new components, with new chain guides, bash guards, bottom brackets, headsets and handlebars.

By revitalizing the beloved Heckler name, Santa Cruz has finally dipped its toe into the world of e-bikes. The brand promises a bike that can unlock some of the best trails in the world by making the toughest climbs more accessible while offering shreddable geometry and 150mm of suspension.

New brand Tornado has entered the trail bike market with its budget-friendly trail bike, dubbed, the Attack. With well established competitors such as Calibres Bossnut, the Attack has some big boots to fill. The Tornado Attack promises a well specced and capable ride available at an accessible price point.

Madison’s Roam waterproof jacket is built to feel exactly as at home on the trails as it is in the pub with its low-key, casual styling. It’s heavy-duty, capable of keeping you comfy in the worst weather and does a great job of keeping you warm, but it can get toasty on slow climbs.

The Madison Zenith 4-Season DWR trousers are all-weather trousers designed for year-round use. The four-way stretch fabric is water-repellent, and those areas prone to soaking are properly waterproof. They’re lightweight and incredibly comfortable, but you need to be careful when picking your size.

The Sector 9i carbon wheelset is light, stiff and yet comfy on rough trails, which it can handle at anything up to enduro race speeds. If you ride 27.5" you'll have to build your own from just the rim, however, as this tubeless-ready wheelset is 29" only – and those looks won't be for everyone.

TORQ's Explore Flapjacks are organic, vegan snacks that provide winningly homely delights while out on your adventures. The three flavours provide a decent boost while tasting pretty good, and they’re easy to pack thanks to their compact size.

The Funkier Flow-MTB 3/4 Sleeve jersey is a comprehensive but well-vented summer jersey that deals really well with heat and sweat. The fit and sizing are great, and it's still comfy when layered over in colder months, but those brilliant white panels don't stay white once mud and washing have their way.

The Bontrager Air Support HV Pro is a lightweight mini pump that’s small enough to stash in a pocket, but capable enough to inflate large-volume tyres with ease. The design and build are impressive, and it does almost everything you need – the only thing holding it back is the lack of a pressure gauge.