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Issue #016, Review -

The Alpine is not known for its nimble handling, light weight, or appetite for maintenance, unlike some of its high-priced American carbon-constructed racing snake counterparts. This in mind, it was given to our UK test rider Jim Buchanan to be trashed, thrashed, beaten, and bashed through the shitty UK off-season. Could he make a mark on it or even need to replace a thing as he tried to ride this thing to destruction? Check out the original article from issue #016 or read on below!

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Issue #016, Review -

Those who stay true to their beliefs, those who aren’t swayed by their peers, and those who stand up for their ideals; they’re the ones implied by the Polish company NS Bikes’ motto of “Stay True!” This is not just emblazoned across their website, but also written multiple times on their products. Their new enduro bike, the Snabb, is the embodiment of this phrase, as it pitches itself as a simple, effective, and well-functioning bike. But is that really the case? Check out the original article in Issue #016 or read on below!

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Issue #016, Review -

Efficient, versatile and fun; they’re the culmination of these terms. Even once you think they’re at their limit in terms of capabilities; they’ve got more in reserve. So why are they still overshadowed by enduro bikes? We’re talking trail bikes, the true workhorses of the mountain bike world. Whether it’s for a quick blast after work or back-to-back hard days crossing the Alps, the spectrum for these bikes is huge and that’s exactly why they’re often the go-to bike for people looking for the perfect all-rounder. We took eight of the most exciting trail bikes for 2015 to France and put them through their paces under the beating hot sun. You can find the results in issue #016 of ENDURO Mountainbike Magazine, but first here’s a sneak preview of our trip, the tests and the first impressions of the Giant Trance Advanced 1.

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