Designed as a minimalist protection pad, the Recon aims to offer enough padding to be worth wearing whilst also being comfortable and flexible. Built to be worn all day, they should be a fit-and-forget piece of kit. The protection comes in the form of Poron XRD foam which has an open cell structure that gives a flexible material able to...
The new Reset full face helmet from 661 is just one of their new products to hit the market created to provide bang up to date style and features at an affordable price. As the name suggests, the Reset has been freshly designed and crafted from scratch with a focus on making it a highlight of the new range. Out...
The EVO AM is the progression from the classic Recon and comes with all the features you'd expect from an all-mountain lid. It features Contigo foam which is claimed to do a better job of absorbing impacts, thus keeping your bonce safer. We've got the standard one on test here, but it's also available in a MIPS version and all...
'Almost only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades, make sure you send it!' these are the words which greet you on the inside of the new rage pads from 661, so make of that what you will. We have two sets of the Rage from 661, one with a hard plastic shell, the other soft and flexible. On The Trail...
Weight: 340grams The Evo AM from SixSixOne is a new helmet that they are releasing mid season. It’s been in development for some time and is aimed at the enduro/all-mountain riders out there. Like all modern helmets it is packed with tech to protect your noggin in the event of a crash. At its very core is a Contego Foam...
Compared to their older models it’s easy to see why 661 named their top model the Evolution. Larger and improved mouth ventilation, larger ventilation ports below the peak, and an upgraded 3K Carbon weave. The fit is nice and snug and is secured by a buckle so there’s no faffing about either at the top of the run or when...
The Race Knee and Shin from 661 is their most solid knee protection on offer. The plastic armour covers a large area of the knee and shin and ensures you stay free of cuts and injuries even in the most severe of crashes. They feature a slip on design, meaning the whole knee is enclosed in a neoprene sleeve that...
SIXSIXONE, the original MTB protection brand, are pleased to announce a protection & glove partnership with Squamish based French rider, Remy Metailler. Famous for his early...
SixSixOne Partner with Commencal/Muc-Off Pro Team With a long history protecting riders chasing fun or battling the clock SIXSIXONE are delighted to announce a new...
For the first time, SixSixOne are bringing MIPS Technology to a full-face helmet with budget friendly price-point. We’ve worked closely with MIPS to become one...
Warning: contains a few choice words and a bloke making some really nasty noises post-smackdown! #WipeoutWednesday delivers yet another tale of mountain bike woes, but...
SIXSIXONE, the original MTB protection brand, are pleased to announce a protection & glove partnership with Squamish based French rider, Remy Metailler. Famous for his early...
SixSixOne Partner with Commencal/Muc-Off Pro Team With a long history protecting riders chasing fun or battling the clock SIXSIXONE are delighted to announce a new...
For the first time, SixSixOne are bringing MIPS Technology to a full-face helmet with budget friendly price-point. We’ve worked closely with MIPS to become one...
Warning: contains a few choice words and a bloke making some really nasty noises post-smackdown! #WipeoutWednesday delivers yet another tale of mountain bike woes, but...
Remy Metailler knows his stuff. He studied marketing back in France and is putting the knowledge to good use, fuelling his MTB career. YouTube, drone shots, epic edits and the odd race here and there, Remy is a busy boy!
Bike Packing. It's all about beards and fat bikes, yeah? Think again as Ewen Turner heads into the wild armed only with a rucksack, penknife and an Enduro bike to see if you can still have fun on a backcountry adventure by bike.
Merida's brand new 120 hits the trails alongside bikes from Rocky mountain, Vitus and Marin. We see what Gwin's brakes are all about, try USE's new Helix dropper post and press Reset on 661s latest full face helmet.
Ewen Turner takes a budget mountain bike and enters a three-day enduro race in Exmoor. Can a low-cost hardtail survive the beating? Find out how he got on and whether he was still smiling at the end of a gruelling but awesome multi-day stage race.
SIXSIXONE, the original MTB protection brand, are pleased to announce a protection & glove partnership with Squamish based French rider, Remy Metailler. Famous for his early...
SixSixOne Partner with Commencal/Muc-Off Pro Team With a long history protecting riders chasing fun or battling the clock SIXSIXONE are delighted to announce a new...
For the first time, SixSixOne are bringing MIPS Technology to a full-face helmet with budget friendly price-point. We’ve worked closely with MIPS to become one...
Warning: contains a few choice words and a bloke making some really nasty noises post-smackdown! #WipeoutWednesday delivers yet another tale of mountain bike woes, but...