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Emily Batty’s Signature Edition Canyon Lux Trail is a true Pro Model

Canyon just launched their newest bike, the Lux Trail ‘downcountry’ rig. With four different models to choose from, it’s the top end model that really stands out—though not just for the usual reasons. In an interesting twist, Canyon has devoted their top model as the EB-Edition. That EB of course stands for women’s MTB star, […]

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Review: 661 Recon D3O Knee Pads offer ultra-flexible, lightweight, breathable protection

SixSixOne have just released some seriously lightweight, flexible, breathable D3O elbow and knee pads for mountain biking. Thanks to the new D3O Ghost Pad, the 661 Recon D3O pads are, by a country mile, the most flexible knee pads we’ve tested yet. For mellow trail and XC riding, these compete strongly with some of the […]

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Pro Bike Check: Matt Stuttard’s Privateer 161 EWS Race Bike, plus E-161 updates!

A few weeks back at Ard Rock, Matt Stuttard’s Privateer 161 EWS race bike caught our attention, hanging out at the HUNT wheels stand. Matt wasn’t racing of course. After having posted an impressive 16th place at La Thuile EWS, Matt’s luck went south when a crash left him with his collarbone in two pieces. […]

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Tailfin Mini Pannier bags might actually make you consider panniers for bikepacking

Ever since they introduced their first carbon rack meant for road bikes, Tailfin has been drawing up clever solutions for carrying gear on a bike. For their latest addition, Tailfin is reimagining the humble pannier with a line of mini Panniers that look perfect for bikepacking. Tailfin admits that pannier bags don’t have the best […]

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Review: Canyon’s longer Lux Trail bike proves a little more suspension goes a long way!

Canyon’s new 2022 Lux Trail is a subtle update to their World Cup XCO-proven full-suspension mountain bike, with a bit more travel and tweaked geometry to make it more trail-ready. And while the few changes are relatively minor, they really do add up nicely to create a lightweight mountain bike that climbs well and is […]

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