We’ve been busy testing in the past year. Here is what we’ve found that works.

WHAT THE TRIANGLES MEAN

For more than two decades, the RiDE Best Buy and Recommended triangles have stood for performance and value for money.

A RiDE Best Buy award means that a product has been tested and found to excel in its field, while offering exceptional value for money

A RiDE magazine Recommended triangle means a product has done an outstanding job at a higher price or an acceptable job at a much lower price.

FEBRUARY 2025

BATTERY-POWERED HEATED GLOVES

Keis G901 Extreme £295 (inc batteries)

Excellent fit, very good on-bike comfort and feel warm at any speed, but not waterproof in our testing. Best for cold, dry rides.

Merlin Curborough £229.99

Sporty gloves that are comfortable and fit very well. Keep water out but need greater heating power. Best for warmer, wet rides.

MARCH 2025

SUB £500 TEXTILE SUITS

Rebelhorn Hiker IV £429.90

A great performance in most conditions, only limited by having no thermal lining. Great fit, comfortable, flexible, and excellent venting for warmer rides.

Oxford Calgary 2.0 £409.98

Just what you would expect from Oxford; warm, dry, comfortable, a good fit. The brand’s familiar quality. Vents offer useful airflow for warmer rides.

APRIL 2025

GROUND ANCHORS

Artago 61 £104.99

A very solid piece of kit, accepting up to a 20mm chain and resisting attack by hand and power tools for the greatest time.

RECOMMENDED - Oxford Beast £99.99

MAY 2025

CHAIN LUBES

Zing Chain Lube £4.99

Consistency and incredibly low price mean you can clean and reapply often and easily. A great option for day to day, year-round use.

RECOMMENDED - S100 Chain Lube White 2.0 £19.99

JUNE 2025

LIGHTWEIGHT ADVENTURE LUGGAGE

Kriega OS-Base £508

Not cheap, but the legendary Kriega quality and flexibility are present. Choose exactly the bags you need for your trip and away you go.

Enduristan Blizzard 2 £530

Less flexible but still with expansion options, the Enduristan saddle bags are very stable. Pair them with a flexible bag for greater storage.

JULY 2025

WATERPROOF MESH JACKETS

Oxford Dakar D2D Air £169.99

The ideal accompaniment for an everyday or touring trip. High safety rating, good fit and decent waterproofing, it’s a genuine alternative to conventional textiles.

Furygan WB0 8 Vented+ £209.90

Full of well-designed features, waterproof when required and with a lovely fit, the Furygan ticks all the right boxes. If you want a sporty look, it’s a great option.

Merlin Shenstone II Cotec Air £299.99

If you own a retro bike and generally ride in the summer only, this is all the jacket you’d need. It’s worth the – admittedly high - price tag.

AUGUST 2025

PEAKED FLIP-FRONT HELMETS

Nexx X.Lifecountry £539.99

A great helmet that is comfortable straight out of the box. Despite being the heaviest, it wears it well and offers excellent vision with low noise.

Schuberth E2 £589.99

Excellent quality and features, and while the fit is very good the comfort can be tweaked through adjustable inserts to achieve day-long security.

HJC i80 £219.99

A very good proposition. Great value, huge vision and a top vent that genuinely keeps your head cool. Here as it is £300 less than the other two, but still good.

SEPTEMBER 2025

BIKE BOOTS YOU CAN WALK IN

Richa Andorra WP £189.99

A well-considered boot, the Andorra WPs feel very protective and comfortable, and delivered on their promise of waterproofing.

RECOMMENDED - Sidi Nucleus GTX £199.99

OCTOBER 2025

LIGHTWEIGHT ALLWEATHER GLOVES

Oxford Omega 1.0 Dry2Dry £59.99

Not the most stylish glove here, but 100 per cent waterproof, comfortable, and the cheapest – meaning they’re a winning combination of price and performance.

RECOMMENDED - RST Fulcrum CE £69.99