Fox Indicator Moth jersey

The soft fabric of the Indicator makes it incredibly comfy and gives it a slightly more subtle look than a regular jersey. It also wicks sweat well and dries quickly too. Sizing is accurate enough, erring towards a more tailored cut, with decent length in the body and arms. It’s good the fabric is stretchy because the forearms feel a bit tight initially. Flat seams across the top of the shoulders mean it’s comfy when wearing a pack too, and there’s a tiny stash pocket for a lift pass, though it’ll not carry much else. It’s missing a lens wipe, but the comfort, cut and styling make up for that.

Price $70

Cannondale Trail SL 29 SS

The fat aluminium tubes are a constrast to the skinny items seen elsewhere in the test, but this rigid Cannondale uses them to create one of the most old-school - and lightest - rides here.

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SKS Airbuster CO2 inflator

The alloy Airbuster has a large knob so you can regulate the flow of gas, a mechanical stop to prevent the cartridge being pierced in transit and a dust cap to keep the valve free of debris. While it works with Presta and Schrader valves, switching between them requires a fiddly change of the valve head. The thin rubber sleeve doesn’t provide much protection from cold spent canisters. You can’t insert much of the valve into the inflator head, so you have to be careful to avoid leaks. Price $33 w/16g cartridge

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KONA SHRED

With a reputation for no-nonsense ruggedness and a background in the always progressive and punishing riding of Canada, Kona have been building hardcore hardtails for longer than almost anyone else. The Shred is the most expensive bike on test but it’s a proper trail tank.

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