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Wilier reveals Urta Max SLR – a full suspension bike for modern XC racing

The new Urta Max SLR features more travel, modern geometry and a one-piece carbon handlebar

Fri, May 19, 2023 09:00
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Rider list revealed for Red Bull Hardline 2023

With Josh Bryceland and Kyle Strait making a return to racing

Thu, May 18, 2023 08:14
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Canyon’s Spectral:ON gets fresh tweaks for 2023

Updated e-MTB gets a burlier fork and the latest Shimano motor

Tue, May 16, 2023 09:00
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How to watch the 2023 UCI Mountain Bike World Series

The UCI MTB World Series is here and this is how you can watch it all

Mon, May 15, 2023 15:00
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Pinarello Dogma XC mountain bike breaks cover

New Dogma is Pinarello’s first cross-country MTB in over a decade

Thu, May 11, 2023 07:59
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Canyon shakes up its e-mountain bike range

Range features two new updated bikes, and an all-new enduro race machine

Tue, May 09, 2023 14:00
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Canyon Grand Canyon:ON 9 first ride review

Now with ABS we check out Canyon's everyday companion

Tue, May 09, 2023 13:00
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Canyon Torque:ON CF 9 first ride review

The latest Torque:ON has a received a big update. Here's our first ride impressions

Tue, May 09, 2023 11:00
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Canyon Strive:ON CFR first ride review

Liam shares his view of the Canyon's enduro race-specific e-MTB

Tue, May 09, 2023 09:00
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Bike fit with e-gravel bike – Team ORCC ’23 | EP.02 pt 2

Suvi visits a bike fitter with her Lapierre e-Crosshill to improve her position on the bike

Fri, May 05, 2023 15:00
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2023 Specialized S-Works Levo SL Gen II first ride review

We've spent two days on Specialized's latest e-bike. Here's what we think so far

Thu, May 04, 2023 16:00
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Pidcock and Ferrand-Prevot spotted on prototype Pinarello mountain bikes

Is there a new XC bike from a road brand on the horizon?

Wed, May 03, 2023 07:07
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Bike check: Nino Schurter’s 2023 Scott Spark RC Special Edition

A closer look at Nino's latest World Championship-edition Scott Spark

Tue, May 02, 2023 09:06
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YT Industries expands Jeffsy Primus range with new 27.5-inch option

New kids bike may be small in size but it's big on performance

Thu, Apr 27, 2023 14:00
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Saracen reintroduces the Levarg gravel bike – and adds a flat-bar option

After a short hiatus the Saracen Levarg is back

Thu, Apr 27, 2023 09:00
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Boardman’s new prototype gravel bike is basically a ’90s mountain bike, but is that a bad thing?

This new Boardman TRVL should hit showroom floors later this year

Tue, Apr 25, 2023 09:14
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PRO introduces two new saddles for enduro and e-mountain biking

The saddles feature a completely new design and new naming convention

Sat, Apr 22, 2023 13:00
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CushCore now comes in a Trail specific build

Tyre inserts get size and shape that's optimised for trail riding

Thu, Apr 20, 2023 16:00
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Yeti introduces the SB135 – a 650b trail bike

New trail bike gets smaller wheels for maximum radness

Thu, Apr 20, 2023 16:00
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All-new Specialized Epic officially breaks cover

The new Epic World Cup might have a 25mm less frame travel than its predecessor, but Specialized has continued to heed the progressive geometry demands of contemporary cross-country mountain bikers 

Thu, Apr 20, 2023 16:00
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Lapierre unveils the Pulsium – an all-road gravel bike 

Lapierre’s new Pulsium promises to provide the best of both on- and off-road worlds

Thu, Apr 20, 2023 11:59
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Fox expands shock family with Float and Float SL models

New shocks for the weight-conscious, cross-country rider

Tue, Apr 18, 2023 16:00
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Mondraker updates Foxy Carbon enduro bike

The three new models get adjustable geometry and reworked kinematics

Tue, Apr 18, 2023 09:08
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Thule unveils the Epos bike rack

Thule’s bike rack answer to the burgeoning bigger bike-tyre conundrum

Mon, Apr 17, 2023 09:26
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Hutchinson launches Kraken 2.4 tyre – its first-ever downcountry-specific tyre

The Kraken 2.4 is the French brand’s response to the growing popularity of the MTB discipline

Mon, Apr 17, 2023 06:00
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Roval expands its cross-country MTB components line-up

The new cockpit, seatpost and alloy wheelset promise to deliver the highest levels of performance, weight savings and control

Wed, Apr 12, 2023 10:00
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Quoc launches two new off-road shoes – and a pair of slippers

The Gran Tourer XC and Escape Off-Road offer options for more aggressive off-road riding

Wed, Apr 12, 2023 07:00
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Team ORCC ’23 | EP.02 pt 1 – Suspension setup for enduro

In our latest instalment of Team ORCC, we check in with Liam who visits Sprung for a suspension setup

Tue, Apr 11, 2023 17:00
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The Terra CLX II is Roval’s lightest gravel wheelset

Fresh hoops promise to out-perform in weight and toughness

Tue, Apr 11, 2023 16:00
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The Revel Ranger gets reworked and revitalised

The cross-country bike gets fresh rear end for better stiffness and more tyre clearance

Tue, Apr 11, 2023 13:00
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Bike check: Stefan Sahm’s Bulls E-Stream EVO AM 6

A closer look at the bike that brought as all the live action from deep in trails of the Absa Cape Epic

Thu, Apr 06, 2023 13:00
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Purple Hayes is back with limited-edition Dominion A4 brakes

Red is for racing but purple is best for stopping

Wed, Apr 05, 2023 07:45
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2023 Cannondale Habit trail bike is more capable than before

The new Habit comes in two configurations offering a lighter and faster, or burlier and wilder ride

Tue, Apr 04, 2023 13:00
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Classified introduces MTB-specific Powershift hub

Powershift boost hub brings the “front mech killer” system to the trails 

Tue, Apr 04, 2023 07:00
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Bike check: Vera Looser’s Lapierre XR

The Cape Epic-winning Lapierre XR of Namibian Vera Looser

Mon, Apr 03, 2023 14:00
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Bike check: Nino Schurter’s Scott Spark

All the details of the bike Nino Schurter used at this year's Absa Cape Epic

Fri, Mar 31, 2023 08:28
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Discovery TV coverage details for 2023 UCI MTB World Cup

With some big names commentating

Thu, Mar 30, 2023 13:00
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Tailfin shows off its new top tube pack

New pack comes in five sizes and can fit a range of bikes

Thu, Mar 30, 2023 11:00
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Bike check: Chris Blevins’ and Matt Beers’ Specialized S-Work Epic Evos

A closer look at the Cape Epic-winning Specialised S-Works Epic Evos of Chris Blevins and Matt Beers

Thu, Mar 30, 2023 09:34
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Cannondale adds Topstone LAB71 to the premium bike range

The first LAB71 gravel bike gets special carbon layup that shaves off 160g

Tue, Mar 28, 2023 13:00
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Shimano is working on a direct mount derailleur

Is Shimano already bringing the heat on SRAM?

Tue, Mar 28, 2023 10:09
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Nopinz launches a gravel skinsuit with cargo pockets

The Pro-1 Gravel should cope with the “arduous demands of gravel racing whilst providing an aerodynamic edge”

Mon, Mar 27, 2023 18:35
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Canyon’s Exceed gets new colours and models

One of the planet's fastest cross country bikes gets new entry level model

Mon, Mar 27, 2023 15:00
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Bike check: Lukas Baum’s Orbea Oiz

A deep dive into the racing bikes of defending Cape Epic Champions, Orbea x Leatt x Speed Company

Sun, Mar 26, 2023 09:19
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Bike check: Vincenzo Nibali’s Scott Spark

A closer look at Vincenzo Nibali's Cape Epic-taming Scott Spark

Thu, Mar 23, 2023 12:51
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Redshift Arclight PRO SPD pedals get built-in rechargeable lights

Redshift brings SPD compatibility and 360-degrees of visibility with its new, Arclight Pro pedals

Thu, Mar 23, 2023 09:12
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Giant Trance X Advanced E+ and Liv Intrigue X Advanced E+ get an update

Both the unisex and women-specific e-bike models get Elite added to their name and shave off weight and add performance

Tue, Mar 21, 2023 16:00
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SRAM unveils next generation direct mount 1x drivetrains and brakes

The launch means direct mount derailleurs and Stealth brakes hit the market

Tue, Mar 21, 2023 14:09
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Cane Creek brings 3D-printed titanium cranks to e-MTBs

The new Electric Wings crankset is designed especially for electric mountainbikes

Tue, Mar 21, 2023 13:27
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