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Pivot’s new Shuttle AM gets the latest Bosch CX and CX-R motor treatment, but it’ll still set you back a fair chunk
I made my own tyre at the new Specialized S-Works factory in Germany, and it’s here that the next level of grip will be designed
There’s no doubt the Insta360 X5 is the best MTB action camera for recording your rides, but for me its X4 sibling with £76 off at Amazon is still the way to go
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I don’t care if drop bars are ‘faster’, don’t get sucked in to a trend that only suits 1% of mountain bikers
“It can be intimidating, but once everyone’s gotten the macho posturing out the way it’s welcoming” – how it feels as a female journalist in the bike industry
Latest reviews
The new Scott Gambler has a 6-bar linkage, hides its shock inside the frame, and can be configured in 36 different ways – but is it too complicated for the weekend warrior?
Deviate’s first e-bike is a none-too-subtle high-pivot marauder, and the Kurgan boasts some clever features that further separate it from the hordes
The Specialized Status 2 is the perfect holiday bike for Alpine tourists or bike park weekends: it’s cheap, fast and fun, but ultimately safe and composed
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Bored of Jelly Babies? The new Torq Energy Jellies deliver a punchier energy hit and taste delicious, but they’re not cheap
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Trek’s new alloy-framed Fuel 8 is over £1,000 cheaper than the outgoing model, and small changes help it rip even harder on the trails: but at 17kg it weighs nearly as much as some e-bikes
Vittoria’s new Mostro is right up there with the Maxxis Assegai for supple trail damping, but you won’t believe the weight of this thing
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