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HOW WE TEST THE KIT

It starts with a detailed product check in the workshop. Next we hit the trails… hard! We test in real riding conditions, incorporating feedback from multiple testers, and don’t stop until we have the complete picture.

WHY OUR TESTS ARE THE BEST!

Our test team is made up of some of the most respected bike and kit testers in the world. We have unrivalled knowledge and experience, and spend a vast amount of time making sure we get it right. We tell you the truth and aren’t influenced by PR or advertisers.

ABOUT OUR TEST TEAM

Our technical-editor-in-chief, Rob Weaver, gets new products in as soon as they’re available and coordinates all the testing through our vastly experienced band of reviewers.

Rudy Project Crossway helmet £87.99

lightweight comfort with ‘excellent value’ – although far from budget-priced – the Crossway weighs just 277g. Inmould construction, where the rigid polycarbonate outer shell is cast at the same time as the EPS (expanded polystyrene) inner lining is formed, increases protection without adding weight, and gives it a smooth, well-made feel with no hard edges. The retention system allows for vertical as well as horizontal adjustment for fit. Even before any tweaks, the Crossway sits well and is perfectly balanced, giving a great sense of security. Customising the height of the retention system, using the internal sliding tab, only adds to that. On the bike, this feels like the lid we all want – one you’re barely aware of. The

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