7IDP Covert knee pads

THEY HAVEN'T BEEN around long, but 7 Intelligent Design Protection are already supplying the likes of Steve Peat, Joe Barnes and Trek World Racing.

Aimed at enduro racers, the Covert knee pads offer three layers of protection. A 1mm-thick hard-plastic cup that's curved to stop it lifting off the knee during pedalling sits over a high-density EVA foam mid-layer and a lower-density bottom layer that's perforated for ventilation, with a compression-fit sleeve holding it all in place. The Coverts pass the CE EN 1621-1 standard and all three layers can be removed for washing or to tailor the level of protection (though removing the hard caps for comfort on mellower rides means the pads no longer meet the CE standard).

PRICE 105$

ENVE M50 29" Wheels

Utah based company ENVE have been making drool-worthy carbon components for some years now. Despite the fact that carbon rims are becoming more and more common on mountain bikes these days, you can guarantee that ENVE wheels will be a talking point when someone is eyeing off a steed. Instantly, the big bold logos on each rim scream "fast", "light" and to some extent, "expensive" The kids call this 'bling'.

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Gusset Magnum stem

SO GOOD Gusset’s 50mm stem is nicely CNC machined from 7075 alloy and the faceplate and internal steerer clamp are available in a range of five anodised colours to complement the black body. The hidden steerer clamp keeps sharp edges to a minimum and removes stress from the body of the stem. Out on the bike, the stem proved flex free and bombproof.

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RockGuardZ MudGuardZ Evo2 front mudguard

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CANYON NERVE AL 8.0

S ince their entry into the UK market a few years ago, Canyon have made a name for themselves as purveyors of well-made bikes that exhibit often extraordinary value. The secret (or catch, depending on your point of view) is that the brand don’t have dealers – they ship bikes directly to your door.

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Crank Brothers Mallet 3 pedals

Gravity maniacs everywhere swear by the Mallet, and it’s easy to see why. The large platform affords ample support to the foot whether clipped in or not, and adjustable pins allow you to tailor the grip to your preference. We chose to run the pins pretty far in to prevent them getting in the way when clipping in.

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All Arround MTB

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