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Issue #017, Review -

Giant Reign 2 2015 Review

Just looking at the silhouette of the new Giant Reign, its intent is clear. It looks like it has been squashed by a mighty ‘gnar’ hammer – now lower, longer, and slacker than its previous incarnation. This thing wants to crush downhills.

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Trek Slash 9 27.5 2015 Review

Trek have always been a powerhouse when it comes to research and development, and they know how to do things by the numbers. The Slash has always been their rock star in the lineup, the big brother to the popular Remedy. The Slash is a ‘good times’ bike, aimed at those who want to get rowdy on tough terrain without having to push back to the top of the hill.

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ROSE UNCLE JIMBO 3 2015 Review

The ROSE UNCLE JIMBO 3 is a sexy bike. Some of our testers were not sure whether to ride it, or just stand and look at it, we couldn’t wait to find out whether the looks matched the ride.

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Santa Cruz Nomad C X01 2015 Review

The Santa Cruz is the bully of the group, resplendent in murdered-out black; like a Mafia boss, its reputation precedes it. The bike has a lot of hype to live up to!

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The Lab | Schwalbe Rock Razor 27,5 Trailstar / Supergravity Review

The best tyres are those that can overcome a whole legion of scenarios, a claim that Schwalbe have heaped on their RockRazor. With their distinctive profile, we’ve put the tyres through several hundred kilometres of trails. Where are they best suited? Where are they most at home? Initially presented in issue #017, this is where to find out more on the RockRazor.

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