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All new Ibis Exie is a super light & capable XC mountain bike that’s Made in the USA

Ibis claims that when they started their Carbon 831 Lab, they didn’t initially set out with the goal of in-house manufacturing. Initially, they simply wanted to use it as a tool for prototyping and development, but along the way, they got curious. What is possible when it comes to making carbon frames in the USA? What […]

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Review: Top-end Leatt 8.0 DH versus budget-friendly Leatt 1.0 DH Helmet

Earlier this year, South African protection brand Leatt released two new downhill helmets at complete opposite ends of the budget spectrum. The Leatt 1.0 DH retails at $99 while the Leatt 8.0 DH has an eye-watering asking price of $349. Both feature Leatt’s proprietary 360° Turbine Technology, and both are certified to meet the usual […]

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Nukeproof MegaWatt motorizes a 170mm travel mullet enduro bike

Better late than never, right? Nukeproof have finally joined the revolution, motorizing the Mega to bring enduro fans the MegaWatt; a 170mm travel mullet eMTB. And, it looks just like a Mega. Save for the massive downtube and the Shimano STEPS EP8 motor molded into the bottom bracket, that is. Here are the fine details, […]

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iXS Xult DH full face helmet updates lighter, safer, more affordable downhill protection

Swiss protection maker iXS has given their lightweight Xult full face helmet an all-out DH upgrade. While they’ve gone ultralight in recent years with their Trigger FF enduro lid, the Xult DH goes back to its gravity racing roots, focusing on maximum rider head protection and some new impact dampening tech, geared towards racing faster […]

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Stan’s MK4 and S2 alloy rims roll out with new M-Pulse and E-Sync hubsets

Stan’s have introduced new MK4 and S2 asymmetrical and symmetrical aluminium rims across their popular Crest, Arch and Flow models. This collection of welded and sleeved rims with 25mm, 28mm and 30mm internal widths offer gravel, cross-country, enduro and downhill riders a reasonable choice of price points to suit most budgets. Here we discuss the […]

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