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Will these super low-profile tyres actually perform? Maxxis’s Aspen ST tyres, Merida’s affordable hardtail and more from Leatt, Rudy Project and Cinelli

In this week’s Five Cool Things, we’ve got tyres from Maxxis, and we’d be surprised if they actually grip! Along with those, we’ve got Merida’s wallet-friendly hardtail platform, a convertible helmet from Leatt, fresh specs from Rudy Project, and Cinelli’s latest bar tape. Let’s dive in.But before we dip into the much-needed cool waters, let’s … Read more

Close encounter of the best kind? Introducing the Taken Encounter

Taken Cycles is an all-new MTB brand based out of Boise, Idaho, and run by a trio of long-term riding buddies and industry vets who have decided to put their skills and know-how to the test by launching a new brand and a new bike.Its first bike, the Taken Encounter, is an all-alloy model that … Read more

The Pace RC35 fork, when an inch and a half was a game changer

That simple, hard-packed, one and a half ‘rubbery’ inches really did make all the difference to my riding. Of course, I am referring to the legendary Pace RC35 suspension fork of the early 1990s.By the time the 1990 World Championships came around, just a handful of the absolute elite were sporting suspension forks – mostly … Read more

Old Man Mountain Hemlock packs with FLiP Cages

The Old Man Mountain Hemlock packs with FLiP cages represent a new sub-category for carrying stuff on bikes. For people who don’t want traditional panniers, or pannier racks messing up their bike when not touring, or who want to effortlessly swap between a drybag pannier and cage-based carrying, the Hemlock FLiP ecosystem could be a … Read more

Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro Alloy 2.0 I9

Now in its second iteration, the Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro Alloy 2.0 I9 wheelset has a refined wheel-specific compliance formula with fresh rim profiles and new materials. The result is a very well sorted enduro wheelset that’s strong, yet comfortable. However, while the I9 hubs are nice additions, the £200 bump they bring over the standard … Read more

Enduro? Downhill? Freeride? The new Canyon Torque is built to do it all

This week is a big one for enduro/freeride bikes, as joining Mondraker and the new Anark is a freshly updated Torque from Canyon. Sitting between the Strive enduro bike and the Sender DH rig, the new Torque is built to blend those lines, positioning itself as a do-it-all bike for everything gravity.The new Torque comes … Read more