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Hands On: Complete Shimano XTR M9100 1 x 12 group with actual weights

It may have taken a while, but the final piece of our XTR puzzle has finally arrived. If you’ve been following along, Shimano initially shipped out their early XTR M9100 groups with a non-series crankset to speed up delivery. This MT900 crank borrowed a lot from existing Hollowtech II cranksets, but included the new direct […]

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Review: OneUp raise the oval carbon bar and drop the “longest, yet shortest” seat post

Innovation-fulled OneUp Components have designed what they feel is the “perfect” carbon handlebar, and the “longest, yet shortest” cable operated dropper seat post there is. Some bold claims, but these guys do love a bit of one-upmanship. We review the two components here, along with their ergonomic dropper post remote. OneUp Components Ovalised Carbon Handlebar […]

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Review: OneUp EDC Tool + EDC Stem combo = no more steerer tapping

OneUp Components are well known for designing innovative solution-oriented componentry for bicycles, starting out with what gives the company its name, the 42T cassette adapter which allowed riders to squeeze additional range out of their drivetrain without upgrading to XX1 or X01. Continuing the trend, OneUp components were one of the earlier brands to start […]

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Review: 2 Wheel Gear’s Pannier Backpack 1.1 is a clever clip-on pack

The Pannier Backpack Convertible 1.1 is a stylish and functional pannier and backpack combo. Snapping your pack onto the bike rack is perfect for summertime commuting – more breezy air flow, a less sweaty back, and a happier office. The 22 liter pack is big enough to handle a 15.6in laptop and e-coutrements, plus snacks, […]

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Review: Starling Swoop, single-pivot slack steel enduro charger straight outa Bristol

The Starling Swoop, is a single-pivot steel frame enduro mountain bike designed and hand built in the UK. Brainchild of aerospace engineer Joe McEwan, we previously visited Joe at his Bristol-based workshop to learn more about his journey from carbon fibre stress researcher to full-time steel frame fabricator; for the workshop tour and interview, click […]

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