USWE A3 Challenger hydration pack

SO GOOD... This is the most compact pack here, and the most race focused. Each of the four chunky, stretchy straps is adjustable, giving plenty of opportunities to get comfy. The secondary tool pocket is detachable should you opt for the full-pro ‘under jersey’ look. It’s the most secure pack on test so you can forget you’re wearing it on the descents and focus on going fast.

NO GOOD... There’s just about enough room for a full 2l bladder, a spare tube and a couple of tools. If you like to jacket up or ditch the padding on transitions then you may need to look elsewhere.

Price 120$

DRC X-Monitor SP1 lap timer

While smartphone apps such as Strava can be a useful way to keep tabs on your mountain bike rides, sometimes you just can’t beat the simplicity and instant feedback that a good old-fashioned stopwatch style lap timer provides.

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CUBE REACTION GTC PRO 27.5

Cube have kept their strong 29er race hardtail range for 2014 but added four new bikes with 650b wheels. The Reaction GTC Pro 27.5 is the second-tier carbon model.

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DVO Emerald fork

THE EMERALD HAS been at Jithe centre of a whirlwind of hype since it was first announced. After three months of riding in the UK and Europe, we can finally give you the full lowdown.

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Scott Scale 950

The Scale 950 uses the now traditional-for-cross-country 29er wheels to excellent effect, with a fast but fun character that's happy racing or railing.

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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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