Clothing

Best waterproof MTB jackets 2026: 6 UK trail picks
The best waterproof MTB jackets for 2026 have to deal with rain from above, spray from below and far more body heat than a walking shell normally sees. A jacket can be impressively waterproof on paper yet feel miserable on a slow eMTB climb if the cut restricts movement, the hood catches wind or there…
Best waterproof MTB socks 2026: five options for wet UK trails
The best waterproof MTB socks add a barrier between your feet and water that gets into your shoes. They are particularly useful if you ride flat pedals, regularly push through wet grass or want to keep using familiar trail shoes through autumn. Sealskinz Billockby is our overall choice for its cycling-specific, lightweight construction; Altura is…
Best MTB shoes 2026: 10 flat and clipless trail shoes
The best MTB shoes 2026 are the ones that make the pedal disappear beneath your feet. Flat-pedal shoes need sticky rubber, a stable platform and protection against impacts. Clipless shoes need predictable cleat positioning, support around the mechanism and an outsole that remains useful when the trail forces you to walk. For eMTB riding, support…
Best MTB clothing 2026 – jerseys, shorts, jackets and winter kit for trail and e-MTB riders
The best MTB clothing 2026 has to offer should keep you comfortable without getting in the way once the trail becomes rough, wet or steep. It needs to breathe on climbs, move naturally around the bike, work properly with knee pads and cope with the mud, rain, wind and temperature changes that come with riding…
Best MTB t-shirts 2026: 10 technical trail tees and jerseys
The best MTB t-shirts 2026 should feel comfortable on a sweaty climb, stay out of the way when you move around the bike and work with the rest of your riding kit. A technical trail tee can look much like a casual T-shirt, but its fabric, rear coverage and fit make a difference once the…
Best MTB Shorts 2026: 8 trail and eMTB picks
The best MTB shorts stay comfortable when you pedal, move cleanly over knee pads and keep their waistband in place when the trail gets rough. For UK trail and eMTB riding, fit matters more than a long feature list: a bargain is only useful if it fits with the liner and protection you actually wear.…
Best MTB gloves 2026: 10 trail, winter and wet-weather picks
The best MTB gloves give you reliable contact with the grips without distracting you from the trail. That might mean a thin, unpadded palm for summer riding, a warmer back for cold descents or a waterproof membrane for hours of rain. Fit comes before any of those details: a glove that bunches under the hand…
Best MTB base layers 2026: 10 UK riding picks
The best MTB base layers for 2026 are not simply the warmest tops. A useful layer keeps damp fabric away from the skin, reduces rubbing beneath a pack or protection and adds the right amount of insulation for the ride. A high-output summer lap, a stop-start eMTB ride and a wet January trail day all…
Best MTB socks 2026: 10 pairs and packs for UK trails
The best MTB socks are the ones that suit your shoes and the conditions you actually ride in. A thin, ventilated pair can make a warm climb more comfortable, while a wool blend or insulated synthetic earns its place when the temperature drops. Waterproof socks solve a different problem again: keeping external water away from…
Best waterproof MTB trousers 2026: 10 wet-weather picks
The best waterproof MTB trousers 2026 need to stop sustained wheel spray without turning every climb into a boil-in-the-bag exercise. That balance is difficult: stronger membranes and seam sealing keep rain outside, while stretch, fit, vents and a soft inner face determine whether the trousers remain comfortable once the rider starts producing heat. For UK…