Mountain Biking UK

BLACK ON BLACK

The antithesis to bright colours - show your goth side with this selection of stealthy kit!

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1 Fox Proframe helmet

This lightweigh­t, breathable, MIPS-equipped enduro full-face screams stealth. £225 http://uk.foxracing.com

2 Burgtec Black on Black tech T-shirt

Represent a UK brand that lives and breathes downhill racing. As fashionabl­e on the trails as it is in the pub. £19.99 www.burgtec.co.uk

3 Slik Graphics decals

Murder-out your steed with gloss-on-matt fork graphics. Slik make stickers for most models. From £14.99 www.slikgraphi­cs.com

4 HT X2 pedals

Every single part of these clipless platform pedals is black. Plus, they had design input from Aaron Gwin. £119.99 www.ison-distributi­on.com

5 Fox Ascent gloves

These lightweigh­t gloves have a goatskin palm for improved bar feel, durability and scuff protection. £35 http://uk.foxracing.com

6 CamelBak MULE hydration pack

This popular, versatile all-rounder will go well with any bike/kit colour combo £109.99 www.zyrofisher.co.uk

7 Endura MT500 helmet

The MT500 provides extensive coverage and incorporat­es impact-absorbing Koroyd for extra protection. £149.99 www.enduraspor­t.com

8 Five Ten District

Stealthy looks and a ‘Stealth’ sole. Commute in these black kicks and sneak out for a ride after. £74.99 www.adidasoutd­oor.com/fiveten-brand

9 KMC X11EL BlackTech chain

It’s all about the little touches. If you want to fully black-out your ride, then this is the chain for you. £40 www.moorelarge.co.uk

10 Fabric Scoop Pro Team Shallow saddle

One seriously bling and lightweigh­t perch, with carbon rails and gloss graphics on a matt cover. £129.99 www.fabric.cc

11 100% Strata goggles with mirror lens

These entry-level goggles look the business, with a wide field of vision and clean, simple styling. £32.99 www.decade-europe.com

12 CamelBak Podium bottle

This 620ml bottle is a worthy investment for winter riding, with a mud cap and removable nozzle. £14.99 www.zyrofisher.co.uk

13 Royal Racing Core jersey

Made from breathable fabric, this jersey will keep you as cool as it looks. £22.99 www.royalracin­g.com

14 Backcountr­y Research Race Strap

Stick a tube, tool and tyre levers under your saddle with this chunky Velcro strap. £17.95 www.silverfish-uk.com

15 Troy Lee Designs Ruckus shorts

These trail/ enduro shorts ain’t cheap, but they’re feature-packed and come with a decent liner too. £120 (£95 without liner) www.saddleback.co.uk

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