This week we've got our grubby mitts on the new and updated NS Bikes RAG+ skinny wheeler. RAG+ is short for road and gravel and the plus is an indicator of its ability to take both 700c road wheels and 650b mountain bike wheels. NS Bikes says it's all about offering versatility and maximum tyre choice for any style of rider and riding.

The Syncros Matchbox Coupe HP2.0 Integrated Bottle Cage is a bit of a mouthful but fortunatley the execution of this multitool system is much more simple. The tool is of a good size and the pump is pretty high volume too for a mini pump but you will have to remove your bottle to access the Allen keys.

Stan's No Tubes announce the release of new carbon trail and cross country rims in the form of the Arch CB7 and the Crest CB7. Following on from the production of the carbon Bravo, Podium SRD and the Valour wheelsets the two new models offer something for the trail rider and cross country rider. 

Swedish company USWE have just launched new and updated riding packs for 2018 to include a larger pack with heavy duty harness and a new love 'em or hate 'em bum bag too.

Bristol based bicycle manufacturer, Temple Cycles has just launched the latest model in its lineup; The Adventure Disc. Two years of intensive research and design has culminated in a bike that is capable of anything from muddy off-road rides to loaded touring to fast weekend trips and lightweight bikepacking.

Last week we were marvelling at some of the Marin riders gravel bike skills and publishing a review on one of the best looking bikes we've seen to date.

Keep dry and warm as we give you a run down of the features of a good waterproof coat, what to look out for and what to avoid whether you are gravel riding, setting out on all day mountain bike missions or a trying dry whilst doing multiple downhill runs.

The Scott MTB AR Boa Clip Lady Shoes may not have the coolest name but what they lack in the title they more than make up for as a rugged and comfortable clipless mountain bike shoe for wilderness adventures and short pedals alike.

The Giro Manta R women’s trail shoes are a cross-country style of shoe with a stiff sole that also provides good walking grip. But a shallow fit and unwanted pressure on the top of the foot lets down what could be a great all-round shoe.

The Vaude Women’s Pro Windshell is an effective wind stopper for most cycling pursuits from a gravel hack to a tough trail ride, this will keep the worst of the wind from chilling you through. It’s a little short at the rear but seeing it’s a minimalist jacket we can forgive it.