SPRING GEAR
Kit to whet your appetite for warm-weatherriding
1 The North Face Raglan Redbox long-sleeve T-shirt
When the temperature drops, don’t let your style do the same. This long-sleeve tee will keep you warm… and cool.
£70 www.thenorthface.co.uk
2 100% Blake sunglasses
We’re hoping there’s enough sunlight that we’ll need a pair of these. Decent glasses aren’t just sensible for eye protection, but stylish as hell. £119.99 www.freewheel.co.uk
3 Leatt DBX 2.0 jacket
April showers, anyone? You can’t always trust the weather in spring, so it’s good to have a light emergency jacket just in case you’re caught in a short, sharp downpour.
£100 www.hotlines-uk.com
4 Giro Chamber II clipless shoes
We like the style and comfort that these Giros offer – perfect for when your feet aren’t covered with an inch of mud. £139.99 www.zyrofisher.co.uk
5 Specialized 2FO ClipLite shoes
The fact that Specialized offer these down to a size 36 (UK3) is great for women and riders with smaller feet. Performance, weight and style are on-point too.
£147 www.specialized.com
6 Animal Shoreline shorts
It’s always refreshing when you get to put your jeans away and rock the shorts. We’re looking forward to our legs finally seeing some sunlight. £39.99 www.animal.co.uk
7 Garmin Edge 830 GPS unit
There’s little better for getting you motivated to ride than the evenings becoming lighter. Plan your ride ahead of time, so there’s no excuse not to make the most of it. £349.99 www.garmin.com
8 Madison Isoler Mesh baselayers
Even in spring, a baselayer can be your best friend. They’re great for regulating body temperature whether it’s hot, cold, or both. £22.99 (men’s T-shirt), £19.99 (women’s vest) www.freewheel.co.uk
9 Troy Lee Designs Agent Skully T-shirt
A plain white T-shirt is a timeless look that’s hard to upstage, unless, of course, you add a Troy Lee motif.
£20 www.saddleback.co.uk
10 Organic brake pads
Take advantage of organic pads’ lower noise levels and better bite-from-cold performance. These Kevlar and race compounds are among the best we’ve tried.
Kevlar pads £7.99 www.superstarcomponents.com Race Matrix pads £8.99 www.uberbikecomponents.com
11 Michelin Wild Enduro tyres
Michelin have made a storming return to MTB over the past few years, with their Wild Enduro range being some of our favourite tyres for (hopefully) dry conditions.
From £46.99 www.silverfish-uk.com
12 Troy Lee Designs Adidas Seeley shoes
Spring’s the time to unveil your new kicks and (hopefully) not get them all wet and muddy.
£80 www.saddleback.com