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First Ride Review: Ben’s 2021 Ragley Big Al 1.0.

The Ragley Big Al is an alloy-framed, big-wheeled, UK hardtail that gets back to basics with a functional and robust... Read More
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Tested : Ben’s Orange Stage EVO RS Review.

With 120mm of rear travel and 29″ wheels, the Orange Stage Evo RS promises to be a high speed and... Read More
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Tested : Pete’s 2021 Intense Primer S Review.

Pete gives his thoughts on the 2021 Intense Primer S, the highest-spec bike in Intense’s trail bike range. With a... Read More
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Tested : Joe’s YT Capra Pro Race 29 Review.

Joe has been finding out if the YT Capra still cuts the mustard in the seriously competitive long travel enduro... Read More
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Tested : Ben’s Forbidden Druid XT Review.

The Forbidden Druid has a lot of hype around it, and Ben has been finding out if the high pivot... Read More
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Our Pick of the Best Kids’ First Pedal Bikes Right Now.

Ben put his daughter Daisy to the task of testing three first pedal bikes to see which one came out on top. Read More
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First Ride Review : Pete’s 2021 Vitus Escarpe 29 CRS.

Pete has ridden every incarnation of the Vitus Escarpe 29 and has just received the revised 2021 CRS model to... Read More
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Tested : Ben’s Specialized Turbo Levo SL Comp Carbon Review.

Since February Ben was lucky riding the Specialized Turbo Levo SL, the first in a new breed of light weight... Read More
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Tested : Joe’s Orbea Wild FS M10 e-Bike Review.

At the other end of the scales from the Rise is the Orbea Wild FS M10, a full fat e-bike... Read More
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Tested : Lewis’ Canyon Torque CF 7.0 Review.

Lewis has been putting the Canyon Torque CF 7.0 through its paces to see if the big enduro rig can... Read More
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Tested : Ben’s Canyon Grail Al 7.0 Review.

Ben has been seeing how the Canyon Grail AL 7.0 stands up to a summer of varied use and abuse... Read More
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First Ride : Ben’s Orbea Rise M-Team e-Bike Review.

With feathery-light weight and modern trail geometry, could the new Rise e-Bike from Orbea be an e-Bike for people who... Read More
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2021 Vitus Sommet and Escarpe | Everything You Need to Know.

The Vitus Sommet and Escarpe get a full overhaul for 2021, with the latter gaining a carbon front triangle like... Read More
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Tested : Ben’s Orbea Occam M10 Review.

With modern trail bike geometry, a striking frame and solid parts list, it promised to be a trail ripper of... Read More
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First Ride Review : Specialized Stumpjumper Expert.

Pete went for a lap of some Tweed Valley classics to see how the changes made to the Specialized Stumpjumper... Read More
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First Ride Review : Specialized Stumpjumper EVO SWorks.

Pete headed to the Scottish Borders to try out the new version of Specialized’s Stumjumper EVO to see what tricks... Read More
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Tested : Joe’s Specialized Status Review.

The Specialized Status is a mullet-wheeled, budget specced, long travel machine that promises plenty of bang for your buck. Joe... Read More
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Tested : Ben’s Vitus e-Sommet VRS e-Bike Review.

Can the Miami-Vice themed, direct sale e-Bike stand out from the crowd? Ben has been riding the Vitus E-Sommet through... Read More
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Tested : Ben’s Vitus Sommet 29 VRS Review.

Big wheels, big travel, purple and sparkly, the Vitus Sommet 29 VRS is a bargain enduro machine. Ben has been... Read More
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A first look at the new 2021 Merida Big Trail 600 hardtail: British-bred, big wheels and great value

Whilst the name Big.Trail isn’t new, the 2021 version of Merida’s hardcore hardtail sees a complete, from-scratch redesign. Introducing the... Read More
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Tested : Pete’s Vitus Escarpe 29 VRX Long Term Review.

The Vitus Escarpe 29 VRX weighs into the mid-travel 29er fight with a spec that most other direct sales brands... Read More
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"Since they cut the numbers down in the women’s "Since they cut the numbers down in the women’s category to 15, I have felt they really damaged women’s participation in World Cups. The top 10 spots are most likely factory riders, leaving only 5 spaces left. 

It is disappointing that the privateer is slowly being pushed out of the top racing scene, even in the Men’s elite and junior. There is more to racing than what you see on TV."

Wise Words this week comes to from @maya_atkinson29 🙏

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We've out six if the best high grip tyres from @co We've out six if the best high grip tyres from @conti_mtb, @iamspecialized, @wildernesstrailbikes, @michelinbicycle, @maxxisbike and @schwalbetires to see which cuts the mustard best when things get wet and wild. 

What mud tyres do you not leave the house without?

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Is the new @maxxisbike Shorty the UK tyre to beat? Is the new @maxxisbike Shorty the UK tyre to beat?

Full details on the updated mid-spike rubber from Maxxis in the bio. 

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@michelinbicycle launch two new all-mountain and t @michelinbicycle launch two new all-mountain and trail tyres in the form of the Force and Wild AM2, with plenty of tread and technology trickling down from their downhill and enduro offerings. 

For the full skinny, head to the link in the bio. 

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@pygabikes have built a modern retro Hyrax with a @pygabikes have built a modern retro Hyrax with a nod to the classic Iron Horse FS Works with plenty of purple anodising.

With a solid nod to the past and their racing heritage, Pyga Mountainbikes have build a special, one-off retro themed Hyrax dripping with all the best modern parts.

What do you think yo the retro look?

For the full feature, head to the link in the bio. 

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@MisspentSummers are back with more golden, printe @MisspentSummers are back with more golden, printed yearbook action in 'Meltdown'.

With 2020 being somewhat of a fly in the ointment as racing years go, the team at Misspent Summers have put their usually run of quality yearbooks into one.

“Meltdown” packages everything into a beautifully designed and illustrated 244-page coffee table book

All the relevant info in the bio. 

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