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A no-nonsense value version of Shimano’s XTR Trail pedals.

The price means you don’t get high end luxuries like a hollow chromoly axle, but rather a solid one, but you do get a crisp secure engagement and an alloy cage surrounding the pedal offering a slightly wider area either side of the cleat, but no real “platform”.  For an entry level pedal the weight at 446g is more than respectable and performance is great for the price.

Ultra-thin knee pads comprising lycra sleeve and a thin bright yellow Poron XRD padding that’s moulded in place.  The padding is soft and flexible while riding, but on impact it becomes solid to absorb the stresses.  Unrestricted knee movement is made possible by shallow gaps in the moulding.

The thin lycra sleeve is pretty breathable, and the pads are really comfy but the bright yellow is a bit in your face.  The price is good but they are currently only available from the US with a delivery charge to the UK at 20 dollars (about £12.50)

Untidy garage? Need more floor space?  Look no further than these wall mounted bike hooks with anti-scratch rubber covered bracket which stops your rims getting trashed.  They’re strong, wide, constructed from steel and available in White or Silver powder coat finish.

Take it with you on every ride.

As well as the usual assortment of scissors, knifes and screwdrivers there are spring loaded pliers and sturdy wire cutters.

Its sleek looking but just because it’s got nice lines, there’s no reason you can’t use it in some pretty ugly situations. In fact, we dare you….

Do you wince every time a rock hits your carbon down tube?  You can leave the wincing behind as Shelter Tape now offer multi-layer acrylic elastomeric patches in a kit to protect the areas that take the knocks.

If you can’t stand the thought of being without your gadgets however far you are off the beaten track, this one is for you.  Transforming the sun’s rays into electricity it could power your iPhone for 18 hours as well as all your other portable electronics and comes with a range of adaptors.

If you have sensitive periphery the Gravics tight wrap round will keep out and prevent that glare very effectively, the nosepiece is rubber and quite small so ideal if your nose bridge is small, the arms are comfortable though have that plastic feeling.  At £45.99 they arrive with a soft case.

Rain, mud, and sweat can be a riders worst nightmare. Especially the day after you ride in the wet and want to hit the trails again but your shoes are wet. What can you do? Well THE has the answer to drying out shoes and boots over night

THE Dry Sock will help take care of your wet shoes and get you back on your bike in comfort. Removes moisture and mildew overnight in any shoe.  Keeps your shoes dry, soft, and odourless.

Simply place inside any type of shoe or boot and leave overnight. The Dry Sock pulls moisture from the shoe’s interior quickly and effectively. Removes odour and bacteria from shoe materials after extreme use and helps soften shoe materials for next use

The Eagletac P20A2 Mark II LED’s main strength is as a helmet light, but this  230 Lumen torch also has enough spread to be a superb bar lamp, especially if you buy two, which still comes in at under £100.

Indispensable budget or back-up light.

Lizard Skins chainstays have been the strongest and lightest chainstay protectors on the market since 1993, and there’s  a reason for that.  It does what it says on the tin!

Lizard Skins Chainstay protectors come in several sizes to fit most aluminium bike frames and reduce the noise from chain slap while protecting the frame from nicks and scratches.  Made from 2mm neoprene with a strip of Velcro down both edges to secure them to the stay, they are strong and lightweight.  Depending on the shape of the chainstay and placement of the guides you can customise the Skins and even run one on the seat stay if your rear triangle is particularly squat.  They’re cheap, easy to fit, long lasting and come in a stack of colours. High performance meets high fashion.