As the name suggests, Bell’s new Air range aims to offer plenty of protection to the modern rider in a lighter weight package, with both options coming in between the usual full face and open face lid offerings. There’s plenty to talk about when it comes to the new Bell Full Air. At three quarters the weight of the Full 10 with a similar drop in price, you still get DH…

Whilst they still suggest their Grid Gravity casing tyres for serious work, the new Specialized radial tyres are cheaper than both the Schwalbe and VeeTire Co. alternatives. Specialized claim that their ‘Sweet Spot Ply’ construction of the new Grid Gravity Radial casings allow for 30% more grip at the same pressure as the non-radial equivalent. Another crucial element is whil...

The linchpin of the new Specialized Ambush 3 is the AirCage, that spreads loads across the shell to allow some serious ventilation if the hype is to be believed. The new Specialized Ambush3 features, amongst other things, their new AirCage shell. Unlike a traditional EPS shell, Specialized claim, the AirCage allows the helmet to better spread loads across the shell.

A revised carbon layup brings better compliance for bombing runs with less fatigue with a bonus weight loss too, the Santa Cruz Nomad is now CC only. Less anti squat brings the kinematic in line with the rest of the range updates. Santa Cruz have launched their ‘do everything’ machine, the seventh Nomad to leave the stable with a fair old list of changes. Builds now are in CC...

Aimed at Intermediate riders with decent jumping chops or advanced riders looking for some serious airtime, Bikepark Wales new ‘Double Barrel’ is now open. Introducing Double Barrel, the newest addition to the BikePark Wales line-up and arguably our most addictive flow trail yet. Located between The Martian and Surfin’ Bird, Double Barrel is designed to bridge the gap between...