{"id":57732,"date":"2023-12-15T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/f23a89e7-f5d9-46aa-a3f0-caa9abc08db5"},"modified":"2023-12-15T17:11:09","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T16:11:09","slug":"enduro-and-downhill-racing-yearbooks-poc-winter-riding-kit-100-gloves-pnw-carbon-handlebar-and-raphas-latest-gore-tex-riding-trousers","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/enduro-and-downhill-racing-yearbooks-poc-winter-riding-kit-100-gloves-pnw-carbon-handlebar-and-raphas-latest-gore-tex-riding-trousers\/","title":{"rendered":"Enduro and downhill racing yearbooks, POC winter riding kit, 100% gloves, PNW carbon handlebar and Rapha\u2019s latest Gore-Tex riding trousers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"><\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Alex Evans\n      <\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Friday, 15 December 2023 at 07:00 AM<\/p><hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p>It&#8217;s been a big week for us here at BikeRadar, but not for the usual reasons.<\/p><p>Yes, we&#8217;ve still covered plenty of interesting new tech (more on this shortly), but the most astute of our readers will notice we&#8217;ve updated our look.<\/p><p>It&#8217;s been a long time in the making, but we&#8217;ve now got a new logo, using the same blue, white and orange colour palette.<\/p><p>We may have tweaked our appearance, but it&#8217;s been business as usual as far as site content is concerned.<\/p><p>Tech gurus Rob Weaver and Tom Marvin went head to head on two thoroughbred new-school XC race bikes, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/specialized-s-works-epic-world-cup-review\">Specialized S-Works Epic World Cup<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikes\/mountain-bikes\/full-suspension-mountain-bikes\/trek-supercaliber-slr-9-9-xx-axs-gen-2-review\">Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 XX AXS Gen 2<\/a>, in a bid to pick a winner.<\/p><p>Want to find out which bike won? Read their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/tech\/world-cup-xc-bikes-head-to-head-specialized-s-works-epic-world-cup-vs-trek-supercaliber-slr-9-9-xx-axs-gen-2\">World Cup XC bikes head to head<\/a>.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe title=\"Trek Supercaliber Vs Specialized Epic Review | XC Race Bikes Showdown\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-5exVh4Ld0M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\/><\/div><\/figure><p>In more XC content, Tom rode one of Europe&#8217;s toughest and roughest multi-day XC marathon races on that same Epic World Cup bike.<\/p><p>The race, held on one of Spain&#8217;s Balearic islands, covers 180km and 4,000m of ascent. How did Tom (and the bike) fare? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/routes-and-rides\/epic-cami-de-cavalls-360\">Read all about it to find out<\/a>.<\/p><p>It would feel remiss of me not to mention, at least in passing, the Christmas and new year period. Each of BikeRadar&#8217;s team members has listed their gear of the year, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/alex-evans-gear-of-the-year-2023\">starting with yours truly<\/a>, and my brother from another mother <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/jack-evans-gear-of-the-year-2023\">Jack Evans&#8217; picks<\/a>. Keep tuned for more over the coming days and weeks.<\/p><p>Finally, we&#8217;ve checked out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/bike-of-the-week\/propain-ekano-2-cf\">Propain&#8217;s first carbon eMTB, the Ekano 2 CF<\/a>. Announced when SRAM launched Powertrain, the Ekano 2 CF is destined for our 2024 Bike of the Year test. Keep your eyes peeled for more on that in the new year.<\/p><h2 id=\"h-misspent-summers-hurly-burly-2023-and-the-world-stage-2023\">Misspent Summers Hurly Burly 2023 and The World Stage 2023<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-in-text\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"in-text\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"\" data-text=\"Buy from {merchant} ({price}), {merchant} ({price}) and {merchant} ({price}).\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Misspent Summers Hurly Burly 2023&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;priceMin&quot;:&quot;15&quot;,&quot;priceMax&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"\/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-in-text\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"in-text\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"\" data-text=\"Buy from {merchant} ({price}), {merchant} ({price}) and {merchant} ({price}).\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Misspent Summers The World Stage 2023&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;priceMin&quot;:&quot;15&quot;,&quot;priceMax&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"\/><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Hurly Burly 2023 and The World Stage 2023 yearbooks are things of beauty. &#8211; Misspent Summers<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Misspent Summers is in the business of recording the thrilling happenings in the downhill and enduro world cups.<\/p><p><em>Hurly Burly<\/em> and <em>The World Stage<\/em> take a beautiful-looking and insightful deep dive into each discipline\u2019s 2023 race season.<\/p><div aria-label=\"Carousel Gallery\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-carousel alignwide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery-carousel-swiper-container is-cropped coblocks-gallery has-caption-style-dark has-horizontal-gutter has-lightbox has-no-thumbnails\"><div class=\"has-carousel has-carousel-lrg swiper-container has-aligned-cells has-responsive-height\" data-swiper=\"{&quot;alignCells&quot;:true,&quot;autoPlay&quot;:true,&quot;autoPlaySpeed&quot;:3000,&quot;draggable&quot;:false,&quot;freeMode&quot;:false,&quot;loop&quot;:false,&quot;navigation&quot;:true,&quot;pageDots&quot;:false,&quot;pauseHover&quot;:true,&quot;responsiveHeight&quot;:true,&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:2,&quot;thumbnails&quot;:false,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;12345&quot;}\" style=\"height:400px\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"Hurly Burly 2023 and The World Stage 2023 mountain bike downhill and enduro world cup year books.\" class=\"wp-image-807680\" data-id=\"807680\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/hurly-burly-2023-and-the-world-stage-2023-mountain-bike-downhill-and-enduro-world-cup-year-books-4\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/12\/Hurly-Burly-2023-and-The-World-Stage-2023-mountain-bike-downhill-and-enduro-world-cup-year-books-4-scaled.jpg?\"\/><figcaption>The World Stage takes an in-depth look at 2023&#8217;s race season. &#8211; Misspent Summers<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"1\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"Hurly Burly 2023 and The World Stage 2023 mountain bike downhill and enduro world cup year books.\" class=\"wp-image-807679\" data-id=\"807679\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/hurly-burly-2023-and-the-world-stage-2023-mountain-bike-downhill-and-enduro-world-cup-year-books-3\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/12\/Hurly-Burly-2023-and-The-World-Stage-2023-mountain-bike-downhill-and-enduro-world-cup-year-books-3-scaled.jpg?\"\/><figcaption>Beautifully designed pages are adorned with stunning imagery. &#8211; Misspent Summers<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"2\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" alt=\"Hurly Burly 2023 and The World Stage 2023 mountain bike downhill and enduro world cup year books.\" class=\"wp-image-807678\" data-id=\"807678\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/hurly-burly-2023-and-the-world-stage-2023-mountain-bike-downhill-and-enduro-world-cup-year-books-2\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/12\/Hurly-Burly-2023-and-The-World-Stage-2023-mountain-bike-downhill-and-enduro-world-cup-year-books-2-scaled.jpg?\"\/><figcaption>Re-live the season&#8217;s antics time, and time again. &#8211; Misspent Summers<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><button class=\"nav-button__prev\" id=\"12345-prev\"><svg class=\"icon\" style=\"transform:rotate(180deg)\"\/><\/button><button class=\"nav-button__next\" id=\"12345-next\"><svg class=\"icon\"\/><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><p>Detailing the intense drama, and highs and lows, spread over nearly 300 pages in each book, both titles will get your heart pounding for 2024\u2019s racing action.<\/p><p>With photography from some of mountain biking&#8217;s best snappers (Sven Martin, Boris Beyer and Sebastian Schieck) and features written by highly respected industry insiders (Wyn Masters, Chris Kilmurray, Alan Milway, Mike Rose, Ric McLaughlin, among plenty of others), the pages are bursting with insight and intrigue.<\/p><p>They\u2019re the perfect coffee table companion for the discerning fan.<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/misspentsummers.com\/products\/hurly-burly-2023-the-downhill-yearbook\/\">Buy Hurly Burly for \u00a322 direct from Misspent Summers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/misspentsummers.com\/products\/the-world-stage-6-enduro-yearbook-2023\/\">Buy The World Stage for \u00a322 direct from Misspent Summers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-price-comparsion\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"price-comparison\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"\" data-title=\"\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Misspent Summers Hurly Burly 2023&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;price&quot;:&quot;15&quot;,&quot;delta&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;limit&quot;:&quot;4&quot;}\"\/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-price-comparsion\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"price-comparison\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"\" data-title=\"\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Misspent summers The World Stage 2023&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;price&quot;:&quot;15&quot;,&quot;delta&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;limit&quot;:&quot;4&quot;}\"\/><\/div><h2 id=\"h-poc-winter-riding-kit\">POC winter riding kit<\/h2><div aria-label=\"Carousel Gallery\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-carousel alignwide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery-carousel-swiper-container is-cropped coblocks-gallery has-caption-style-dark has-horizontal-gutter has-lightbox has-no-thumbnails\"><div class=\"has-carousel has-carousel-lrg swiper-container has-aligned-cells has-responsive-height\" data-swiper=\"{&quot;alignCells&quot;:true,&quot;autoPlay&quot;:true,&quot;autoPlaySpeed&quot;:3000,&quot;draggable&quot;:false,&quot;freeMode&quot;:false,&quot;loop&quot;:false,&quot;navigation&quot;:true,&quot;pageDots&quot;:false,&quot;pauseHover&quot;:true,&quot;responsiveHeight&quot;:true,&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:2,&quot;thumbnails&quot;:false,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;12345&quot;}\" style=\"height:400px\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"POC mountain bike wet and cold weather mountain bike clothing.\" class=\"wp-image-807690\" data-id=\"807690\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/poc-mountain-bike-wet-and-cold-weather-mountain-bike-clothing-2\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/12\/POC-mountain-bike-wet-and-cold-weather-mountain-bike-clothing-2-scaled.jpg?\"\/><figcaption>POC&#8217;s foul weather riding kit promises to protect you from the elements. &#8211; Ian Linton \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"1\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" alt=\"POC mountain bike wet and cold weather mountain bike clothing.\" class=\"wp-image-807689\" data-id=\"807689\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/poc-mountain-bike-wet-and-cold-weather-mountain-bike-clothing-1\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/12\/POC-mountain-bike-wet-and-cold-weather-mountain-bike-clothing-1-scaled.jpg?\"\/><figcaption>Once zipped up, you should be ready to brave the worst conditions. &#8211; Ian Linton \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><button class=\"nav-button__prev\" id=\"12345-prev\"><svg class=\"icon\" style=\"transform:rotate(180deg)\"\/><\/button><button class=\"nav-button__next\" id=\"12345-next\"><svg class=\"icon\"\/><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><p>Heading into the depths of winter needn\u2019t stop you from riding. POC\u2019s latest wet and cold weather riding kit will help facilitate more miles in the saddle even if the weather is diabolical.<\/p><h3 id=\"h-poc-motion-rain-jacket\">POC Motion Rain Jacket<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-in-text\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"in-text\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"\" data-text=\"Buy from {merchant} ({price}), {merchant} ({price}) and {merchant} ({price}).\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;POC Motion Rain Jacket&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;priceMin&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;priceMax&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"\/><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/12\/POC-Motion-Rain-Jacket-waterproof-mountain-biking-jacket-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"POC Motion Rain Jacket waterproof mountain biking jacket.\" class=\"wp-image-807684\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Motion Rain jacket&#8217;s hood fits comfortably over helmets. &#8211; Ian Linton \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>This three-layer construction, PFC-free DWR-coated jacket is made from ripstop nylon, intended to provide dependable and durable waterproof protection.<\/p><p>The under-helmet hood is elasticated to keep it in place, but stretches enough so it can slip over most open-face lids.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/12\/POC-Motion-Rain-Jacket-waterproof-mountain-biking-jacket-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"POC Motion Rain Jacket waterproof mountain biking jacket.\" class=\"wp-image-807685\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Simple but functional, the Motion jacket boasts a three-layer construction and DWR coating. &#8211; Ian Linton \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>It\u2019s got three external zipped pockets; one breast, two side. There are perforated sections under the arms to help with airflow.<\/p><p>It\u2019s lightweight too, my large sample tipping the scales at 406g.<\/p><ul><li>\u00a3220<\/li><\/ul><h3 id=\"h-poc-motion-rain-pants\">POC Motion Rain Pants<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-in-text\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"in-text\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"\" data-text=\"Buy from {merchant} ({price}), {merchant} ({price}) and {merchant} ({price}).\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;POC Motion Rain Pants&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;priceMin&quot;:&quot;150&quot;,&quot;priceMax&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"\/><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/12\/POC-Motion-Rain-Pants-waterproof-mountain-biking-trousers-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"POC Motion Rain Pants waterproof mountain biking trousers.\" class=\"wp-image-807686\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Motion Rain pants are made from a ripstop material, boosting their durability. &#8211; Ian Linton \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Using the same nylon ripstop PFC-free DWR-coated three-layer material as the counterpart jacket, the Motion waterproof trousers have Velcro-adjustable waist tabs to cinch in the elasticated opening.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/12\/POC-Motion-Rain-Pants-waterproof-mountain-biking-trousers-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"POC Motion Rain Pants waterproof mountain biking trousers.\" class=\"wp-image-807687\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Zipped ankles should help with getting them on and off more easily. &#8211; Ian Linton \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Two zipped pockets will be great for storing essentials, and zipper leg hems should make removal easy, even if you\u2019ve got your shoes on.<\/p><p>The weighty-feeling material seems durable and the medium-sized bottoms weigh 369g.<\/p><ul><li>\u00a3160<\/li><\/ul><h3 id=\"h-poc-reform-enduro-jersey\">POC Reform Enduro Jersey<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-in-text\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"in-text\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"\" data-text=\"Buy from {merchant} ({price}), {merchant} ({price}) and {merchant} ({price}).\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;POC Reform Enduro Jersey&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;priceMin&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;priceMax&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"\/><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/12\/POC-Reform-Enduro-mountain-bike-jersey-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"POC Reform Enduro mountain bike jersey.\" class=\"wp-image-807691\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A weighty fabric gives the Reform jersey a premium feel and should help keep you warm. &#8211; Ian Linton \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>With POC touting an environmentally friendly construction, the recycled polyester construction feels as weighty as the brand&#8217;s 220g\/m2 fabric claims, weighing 281g for a size large.<\/p><p>It has a relaxed fit designed to slip over body armour, with space for elbow pads and a back protector, while the material is claimed to be sweat-wicking and fast-drying.<\/p><p>Along with the simple styling, there\u2019s a small zipped card pocket on the rear-left hem.<\/p><ul><li>\u00a375<\/li><\/ul><h2 id=\"h-100-brisker-xtreme-gloves\">100% Brisker Xtreme Gloves<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-in-text\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"in-text\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"\" data-text=\"Buy from {merchant} ({price}), {merchant} ({price}) and {merchant} ({price}).\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;100% Brisker Xtreme Gloves&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;priceMin&quot;:&quot;30&quot;,&quot;priceMax&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"\/><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/12\/100-Brisker-Xtreme-cold-weather-mountain-bike-gloves-1-scaled.jpg?\" alt=\"100% Brisker Xtreme cold weather mountain bike gloves\" class=\"wp-image-807671\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Brisker gloves bring a smile to my face. &#8211; Ian Linton \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Famed for their cold-weather performance and affordable price tag, the 100% Brisker gloves have featured on BikeRadar multiple times.<\/p><p>There\u2019s now an amped-up version designed to provide even more protection.<\/p><p>A longer cuff, increased insulation on the back of the hand and fleece-backed linings are intended to take the Brisker to the next level.<\/p><div aria-label=\"Carousel Gallery\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-carousel alignwide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery-carousel-swiper-container is-cropped coblocks-gallery has-caption-style-dark has-horizontal-gutter has-lightbox has-no-thumbnails\"><div class=\"has-carousel has-carousel-lrg swiper-container has-aligned-cells has-responsive-height\" data-swiper=\"{&quot;alignCells&quot;:true,&quot;autoPlay&quot;:true,&quot;autoPlaySpeed&quot;:3000,&quot;draggable&quot;:false,&quot;freeMode&quot;:false,&quot;loop&quot;:false,&quot;navigation&quot;:true,&quot;pageDots&quot;:false,&quot;pauseHover&quot;:true,&quot;responsiveHeight&quot;:true,&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:2,&quot;thumbnails&quot;:false,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;12345&quot;}\" style=\"height:400px\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" alt=\"100% Brisker Xtreme cold weather mountain bike gloves\" class=\"wp-image-807673\" data-id=\"807673\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/100-brisker-xtreme-cold-weather-mountain-bike-gloves-2\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/12\/100-Brisker-Xtreme-cold-weather-mountain-bike-gloves-2-scaled.jpg?\"\/><figcaption>Warm but not thick, the Brisker Xtreme look like they&#8217;ll become a favourite. &#8211; Ian Linton \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"1\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"100% Brisker Xtreme cold weather mountain bike gloves\" class=\"wp-image-807674\" data-id=\"807674\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/100-brisker-xtreme-cold-weather-mountain-bike-gloves-3\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/12\/100-Brisker-Xtreme-cold-weather-mountain-bike-gloves-3-scaled.jpg?\"\/><figcaption>The thinner, standard Brisker is widely regarded as one of the best colder weather gloves on the market. &#8211; Ian Linton \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><button class=\"nav-button__prev\" id=\"12345-prev\"><svg class=\"icon\" style=\"transform:rotate(180deg)\"\/><\/button><button class=\"nav-button__next\" id=\"12345-next\"><svg class=\"icon\"\/><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><p>There\u2019s a goggle, glasses and snot wipe on the thumb, and two fingers have a capacitive thread enabling touchscreen operation.<\/p><p>Although the palm\u2019s material has changed from Clarino to Axe Suede on the Xtreme version of the Brisker, fans needn\u2019t worry; they feel virtually identical.<\/p><p>A pair of large gloves weighs 86g.<\/p><ul><li>\u00a339.99<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-price-comparsion\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"price-comparison\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"\" data-title=\"\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;100% Brisker Xtreme Gloves&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;price&quot;:&quot;30&quot;,&quot;delta&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;limit&quot;:&quot;4&quot;}\"\/><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Gamified vs &amp;apos;boring&amp;apos; indoor cycling: which is better?\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/59WkI2p8bjr5J8Qz2cOghw?utm_source=oembed\"\/><\/div><\/figure><h2 id=\"h-pnw-components-the-loam-carbon-handlebar\">PNW Components The Loam Carbon Handlebar<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-in-text\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"in-text\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"\" data-text=\"Buy from {merchant} ({price}), {merchant} ({price}) and {merchant} ({price}).\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;PNW Components The Loam Carbon Handlebar&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;priceMin&quot;:&quot;130&quot;,&quot;priceMax&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"\/><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/12\/PNW-Components-The-Loam-Carbon-mountainb-ike-handlebar-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"PNW Components The Loam Carbon mountain bike handlebar.\" class=\"wp-image-807681\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Loam Carbon Handlebar is PNW&#8217;s first carbon product. &#8211; Ian Linton \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>PNW Components&#8217; The Loam Carbon Handlebar is the brand&#8217;s first carbon bar, and first carbon product altogether.<\/p><p>Engineered using the brand\u2019s patent-pending CBD layup, which uses a unidirectional carbon, they\u2019re claimed to take the sting out of trail chatter, offering comfort while retaining that all-important horizontal stiffness for predictable handling in techy terrain.<\/p><p>The bar\u2019s geometry \u2013 which uses a 5-degree upsweep and 10-degree backsweep, along with 25mm and 38mm rises and an 800mm width \u2013\u00a0is claimed to reduce fatigue, too.<\/p><div aria-label=\"Carousel Gallery\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-carousel alignwide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery-carousel-swiper-container is-cropped coblocks-gallery has-caption-style-dark has-horizontal-gutter has-lightbox has-no-thumbnails\"><div class=\"has-carousel has-carousel-lrg swiper-container has-aligned-cells has-responsive-height\" data-swiper=\"{&quot;alignCells&quot;:true,&quot;autoPlay&quot;:true,&quot;autoPlaySpeed&quot;:3000,&quot;draggable&quot;:false,&quot;freeMode&quot;:false,&quot;loop&quot;:false,&quot;navigation&quot;:true,&quot;pageDots&quot;:false,&quot;pauseHover&quot;:true,&quot;responsiveHeight&quot;:true,&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:2,&quot;thumbnails&quot;:false,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;12345&quot;}\" style=\"height:400px\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" alt=\"PNW Components The Loam Carbon mountain bike handlebar.\" class=\"wp-image-807682\" data-id=\"807682\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/pnw-components-the-loam-carbon-mountainb-ike-handlebar-2\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/12\/PNW-Components-The-Loam-Carbon-mountainb-ike-handlebar-2-scaled.jpg?\"\/><figcaption>At 800m wide uncut, they&#8217;ve got a five-degree upsweep and 10-degree backsweep. &#8211; Ian Linton \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"1\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" alt=\"PNW Components The Loam Carbon mountain bike handlebar.\" class=\"wp-image-807683\" data-id=\"807683\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/pnw-components-the-loam-carbon-mountainb-ike-handlebar-3\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/12\/PNW-Components-The-Loam-Carbon-mountainb-ike-handlebar-3-scaled.jpg?\"\/><figcaption>Coloured decals (bought separately) can be used to customise their look. &#8211; Ian Linton \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><button class=\"nav-button__prev\" id=\"12345-prev\"><svg class=\"icon\" style=\"transform:rotate(180deg)\"\/><\/button><button class=\"nav-button__next\" id=\"12345-next\"><svg class=\"icon\"\/><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><p>With a minimum width of 740mm, the ends of the bar use a different carbon weave to reduce fraying once it has been cut.<\/p><p>They\u2019re EFBE Tri-Test category-five rated, which means they\u2019re suitable for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-electric-mountain-bikes\">electric mountain bikes<\/a> and downhill riding.<\/p><p>My 25mm-rise, uncut bar weighs 232g, 1g less than PNW\u2019s claims.<\/p><p>Although the bar is black, coloured decals can be added (costing $5), with no fewer than 10 different colours.<\/p><ul><li>\u00a3150<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-price-comparsion\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"price-comparison\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"\" data-title=\"\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;PNW Components The Loam Carbon Handlebar&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;price&quot;:&quot;130&quot;,&quot;delta&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;limit&quot;:&quot;4&quot;}\"\/><\/div><h2 id=\"h-rapha-trail-gore-tex-pants\">Rapha Trail Gore-Tex Pants<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-in-text\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"in-text\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"\" data-text=\"Buy from {merchant} ({price}), {merchant} ({price}) and {merchant} ({price}).\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Rapha Trail Gore-Tex Pants&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;priceMin&quot;:&quot;230&quot;,&quot;priceMax&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"\/><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/12\/Rapha-Trail-Gore-Tex-waterproof-mountain-bike-trousers-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Rapha Trail Gore-Tex waterproof mountain bike trousers.\" class=\"wp-image-807692\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rapha&#8217;s Trail Gore-Tex waterproof trousers are claimed to protect you in the worst conditions. &#8211; Ian Linton \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Rapha\u2019s latest addition to its foul-weather range \u2013\u00a0these Trail Gore-Tex Pants \u2013\u00a0caused quite a stir at BikeRadar Towers, with three of our tech editors each requesting samples.<\/p><p>While that\u2019s indicative of the inclement weather we frequently endure when riding bikes in the UK, it\u2019s also a sign a brand has got a product right, in theory at least.<\/p><p>Made using a Gore-Tex fabric, Rapha promises the taped seams are as waterproof and durable as the rest of the pants.<\/p><div aria-label=\"Carousel Gallery\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-carousel alignwide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery-carousel-swiper-container is-cropped coblocks-gallery has-caption-style-dark has-horizontal-gutter has-lightbox has-no-thumbnails\"><div class=\"has-carousel has-carousel-lrg swiper-container has-aligned-cells has-responsive-height\" data-swiper=\"{&quot;alignCells&quot;:true,&quot;autoPlay&quot;:true,&quot;autoPlaySpeed&quot;:3000,&quot;draggable&quot;:false,&quot;freeMode&quot;:false,&quot;loop&quot;:false,&quot;navigation&quot;:true,&quot;pageDots&quot;:false,&quot;pauseHover&quot;:true,&quot;responsiveHeight&quot;:true,&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:2,&quot;thumbnails&quot;:false,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;12345&quot;}\" style=\"height:400px\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" alt=\"Rapha Trail Gore-Tex waterproof mountain bike trousers.\" class=\"wp-image-807694\" data-id=\"807694\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/rapha-trail-gore-tex-waterproof-mountain-bike-trousers-3\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/12\/Rapha-Trail-Gore-Tex-waterproof-mountain-bike-trousers-3-scaled.jpg?\"\/><figcaption>Discrete logos will be appreciated by many. &#8211; Ian Linton \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"1\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" alt=\"Rapha Trail Gore-Tex waterproof mountain bike trousers.\" class=\"wp-image-807693\" data-id=\"807693\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/rapha-trail-gore-tex-waterproof-mountain-bike-trousers-2\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/12\/Rapha-Trail-Gore-Tex-waterproof-mountain-bike-trousers-2-scaled.jpg?\"\/><figcaption>Rapha Trail Gore-Tex waterproof mountain bike trousers. &#8211; Ian Linton \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"2\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" alt=\"Rapha Trail Gore-Tex waterproof mountain bike trousers.\" class=\"wp-image-807695\" data-id=\"807695\" data-link=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/bikeradar\/rapha-trail-gore-tex-waterproof-mountain-bike-trousers-4\/\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/12\/Rapha-Trail-Gore-Tex-waterproof-mountain-bike-trousers-4-scaled.jpg?\"\/><figcaption>True to Rapha&#8217;s form, the Trail Gore-Tex waterproof trousers are pretty costly at \u00a3250. &#8211; Ian Linton \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><button class=\"nav-button__prev\" id=\"12345-prev\"><svg class=\"icon\" style=\"transform:rotate(180deg)\"\/><\/button><button class=\"nav-button__next\" id=\"12345-next\"><svg class=\"icon\"\/><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><p>There\u2019s enough space for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-mtb-knee-pads\">knee pads<\/a>, while the waistband\u2019s fit can be adjusted using cam locks and an in-built belt.<\/p><p>Two hand pockets sit on the hips, but neither can be closed securely.<\/p><p>My pair of medium pants weigh 377g.<\/p><p>Rapha recommends pairing the trousers with its trail liner or bib liner for comfort, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/clothing\/jackets-and-vests\/jackets\/rapha-mens-trail-gore-tex-infinium-jacket-review\">Trail Infinium Jacket<\/a> I\u2019ve also tested and the Trail Insulated Jacket, depending on weather conditions.<\/p><ul><li>\u00a3250<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-price-comparsion\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"price-comparison\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"\" data-title=\"\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Rapha Trail Gore-Tex Pants&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;price&quot;:&quot;230&quot;,&quot;delta&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;limit&quot;:&quot;4&quot;}\"\/><\/div> <\/body><\/html>\n<hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Alex Evans Published: Friday, 15 December 2023 at 07:00 AM It&#8217;s been a big week for us here at BikeRadar, but not for the usual reasons. 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