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Accessories · Giro
Giro Manifest Spherical
4.6/5How we rateTrail helmet using Spherical technology with a vented shell. Best for trail riders wanting low-rotation protection.
£179Read reviewAccessories · Thule
Thule UpRide
4.5/5How we rateRoof bike rack. Best for car owners.
£172Read reviewAccessories · Yakima
Yakima HighRoad
4.5/5How we rateRoof bike rack. Best for car owners.
£187Read reviewAccessories · Kuat
Kuat NV 2.0
4.7/5How we rateHitch bike rack. Best for car owners.
£598Read review
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- Like-for-like comparison within the same category and suspension travel.
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How we rate
Every rating on Gear Matrix is published alongside the information it is based on, so you can judge the score for yourself rather than take it on trust.
Gear Matrix ratings are editorial assessments built from published manufacturer specifications and comparative specification data. They are not presented as the result of physical product testing. Where an article is based on a first look, a launch announcement or a press release, the article says so.
Weight-to-power on e-MTBs
Where a weight-to-power ratio is shown it is calculated from two manufacturer-declared figures: the bike’s weight in kilograms and the motor’s declared output. Both inputs are required before any ratio is displayed. We never estimate a missing value, and we never infer a figure from a different model in the range.
The full breakdown of rating criteria is being prepared and will be published on this page.
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News, first looks, buying guides and spec comparisons from the Gear Matrix editorial team.
Suspension & Brakes · 19 June 2026
Fox Float 34 Step-Cast vs RockShox Pike Ultimate: Which One Wins?
A data-driven comparison of Fox Float 34 Step-Cast and RockShox Pike Ultimate, covering specifications, price, weight, fitment and who each one suits.
Read article →Tech & Drivetrains · 14 June 2026
Race Face Next R Crankset vs SRAM Descendant Carbon Crank: Head-to-Head Breakdown
A data-driven comparison of Race Face Next R Crankset and SRAM Descendant Carbon Crank, covering specifications, price, weight, fitment and who each one suits.
Read article →Tech & Drivetrains · 9 June 2026
Crankbrothers Stamp 7 vs Shimano XT PD-M8140: Spec-by-Spec Comparison
A data-driven comparison of Crankbrothers Stamp 7 and Shimano XT PD-M8140, covering specifications, price, weight, fitment and who each one suits.
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