MTB Strap-On gear strap

The Strap-On is a simple ‘lash your kit to your frame’ option that wins if you like an obviously handmade (in Cornwall), rough-and-ready vibe with tons of colour-matching options. It comes in standard or XL (pictured) sizes and is made to order with the webbing and double back buckle colour of your choice. There are no rubber loops to hold kit onto the strap (like on the more expensive Backcountry Research and Louri options) so you need to crank it up tight for security. A smear of silicone stops it sliding round on your frame, though, and so far our sample hasn’t ejected anything despite us taking it down some pretty rough trails.

Price $11-$16

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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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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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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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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Deuter Trans Alpine 26 SL backpack

Deuter have been manufacturing equipment for eccentric German adventurers for over 100 years, and these days, one of the favourite adventures for any German mountain biker is to embark on a summer pilgrimage over the Alps by bike. Every year groups of families, friends, and colleagues set out to ride hundreds of kilometres with one change of clothing, from southern Germany to the sun-soaked town of Riva del Garda in Italy.

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