Strength Factory's Ben Plenge is back with another Factory Knowledge episode and in this one he's got 8 top tips to ride your bike faster.
If you're struggling...
In the UK you don’t see many Hutchinson Tyres out on the trails, so Ben has been out on the Griffus all summer to put it through its paces.
Hutchinson have bee...
DaKine have waded into the highly competitive hydration pack market with their Syncline range and Ben has put the 12L version to the test.
Ben has been testing...
Ben has been testing the Mondraker Level RR, a tank of an e-bike with 29" wheels and 170mm travel, designed for high speed DH and enduro action.
Ben has been r...
Red Bull entered the eyewear market with their Spect range and Ben has been putting them through the test to see how they fare.
Finding a decent set of riding ...
Ben Plenge from Strength Factory trains Team Wideopenmag and the latest 'Factory Knowledge' shows us the perfect way to get stronger shoulders.
Whether you're ...
The NS Snabb 130 Plus 1 is billed as a burly all-rounder, capable of keeping up with the DH rigs whilst also being able to hang with your XC mates on a big loop...
Can a riding pack be e-bike specific? Ben tests the EVOC FR Trail e-Ride pack to find out if there's more to it than marketing.
With a price tag that matches t...
Ben tests the Commencal Clash that sits somewhere between an enduro and park bike to see if you can have one bike to do both.
With a 180mm Rockshox Lyrik and 1...
How do you find the difference between a pricey set of bars and a genuine upgrade? Ben tests the Enve M6 Carbon handlebars to find out.
At £170 at retail, the ...
Ben has been putting HaiBike's 'entry-level enduro e-bike, the XDuro Allmtn 3.0 through its paces to see what it can and can't do.
HaiBike are all about the e-...
Ben Plenge from The Strength Factory has released the second part of his video based on the EWS’ advice for shoulder strength, prehab and rehab.
The St...
The Strength Factory's Ben Plenge has released part one of his video based on the Enduro World Series' advice for shoulder prehab and rehab.
Check out The Stre...
Ben from Bristol-based Strength Factory has launched what he believes to be the world's first e-bike training programme with the Ultimate E-MTB programme.
The ...
Race Face Next R31 wheelset are the company's first foray into carbon wheels with a 2 year warranty, low weight and ready for the toughest enduro stages.
Can t...
The original and the best made a welcome return after the company's buy-out by Fox Racing Shox and you can read Ben's Marzocchi Bomber Z1 review here.
If you w...
Ben has been testing the reincarnation of the one of infamous Ragley steel hardtails. Without further ado, here's his Ragley Blue Pig review.
Nothing screams, ...
Protection specialists Leatt recently expanded their range to include eyewear and the Velocity 6.5 goggle.
In a highly competitive and arguably saturated marke...
Shimano have been in the flat pedal market for a while but haven't had it all their own way. Can the Shimano XT M8040 flat pedal change that?
Ben put the Shima...
After taking the Canyon Strive for its first ride back in January, Ben has been hammering it to see what the race-inspired machine can do.
A long travel, race-...
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