McLaren is renowned for pioneering automotive technology, creating seminal supercars such as the F1 and hybridised P1. Respected for its intricate knowledge of aerodynamics, McLaren provides consulting services to several cycling brands, assisting with developing slick road bike frames for McLaren and advanced garments for Le Col.
Rapha’s Trail Gore-Tex Pants take all of the good things laid out by the well-reviewed Trail Pants and adds waterproof tech to achieve an excellent pair of winter riding trousers. The trousers blend waterproofing and breathability, however, the fit isn’t consistent with the Trail Pants, and they could do with more pockets and/or venting.
Gravity riders on a budget value the durability of DT Swiss. The brand’s alloy wheelsets are known to last on even the most punishing trails and are a popular choice for privateer downhill racers and bike park enthusiasts.
The Alura Ridge Dirt Kit Bag has been built to handle the packing and transport of filthy kit. For the most part, the brand has done an excellent job, making it a permanent fixture of any ride I’ve done since the start of my test. However, its popper fastening system isn’t the most reliable and extra pockets would make this the only bag you'll need to carry post-ride gear.
If you are more of a gravel racer than a gravel adventurer, the Scott Addict Gravel 10 is a bike that will interest you. It’s light, nimble and an absolute blast to ride, comes with quality finishing kit and the 2x chainset gives a whopping range of gears meaning it’s versatile enough to be used on the road too, making it a top contender among the best gravel bikes.
Tailfin has been gradually expanding its range of bikepacking bags. After investing a lot of time in design and testing, the company has finally unveiled a lineup of frame bags that come in several sizes to accommodate different types of bikes. These bags are sturdy, secure, and easy to access. With such a broad range of size options, you're more likely to find one that fits your bike perfectly. The frame bag is made of the same high-quality fabric as other bags in the product range and features excellent mounting and zippers, making it the superior choice for performance.
GRVL, the brand behind the 3 Season Jacket has been chosen to create Team GB's kit for the upcoming UCI Gravel World Championships in Belgium. The brand, which is also known for its collaboration with 1816 in the creation of the L'Enfer du Nord gravel bike was picked through its partnership with The Gralloch.
The Fizik Terra Argo X3 150mm wide gravel adventure saddle is the most comfortable saddle I have ridden over the past year or two. The relatively wide short-nose construction allows you to sit in position for longer and that well-protected cut-out provides much welcome relief whether you are riding 10- or 100km. The rails might not be carbon for this price and it's no flyweight, but all that goes by the wayside when you can pedal mile after mile in comfort.
