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Issue #020, Review -

Giant Trance 2 LTD Review

The Giant Trance 2 is rolling into the 2016 season with a fresh lick of paint, but retaining its tried and tested Maestro suspension design. In this group test it blew our minds with its remarkable handling, but where exactly did its other strengths lie?

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Feature, Issue #020 -

#Yolo – You only live once

You only live once. That thought that comes into your head when faced with that decision between buying the sensible budget choice, leaving plenty of change in your pocket, or just going mad and scooping up the ‘all-singing, all-dancing’ do-it-all product that everyone wants, but no one really needs, overpriced and overrated. Jim speaks out from the heart about his obsession through the years about all things desirable in the MTB world.

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Issue #020, Trails & Travel -

One-way Ticket – Riding in flower-filled Madeira

Who doesn’t want to step onto a plane and fly straight to a warm island for some awesome bike riding and just good times, leaving the cold and grey winter at home. We didn’t only think about this, we jumped on a plane and flew straight to the beautiful Island of Madeira for nothing but good times! Join us and enjoy some winter sun and shredding too!

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Issue #020, Review -

COMMENCAL META AM V4 ORIGIN 650B Review

Even stationary, the COMMENCAL META AM V4 screams ‘rockstar.’ With less-than-subtle paintwork and distinctively shaped tubes that lend the bike an aggressive attitude, will it take to the trails with the same fervor? When it comes to descending, will it live up to the expectations it has kindled in us?

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Issue #020, Review -

Propain Tyee Comp Review

No other bike has had such a monumental effect on the success of the young bike company Propain, arguably still in its infancy, than their Tyee enduro model. The German direct-order company now offer the bike on their online shop in countless specs (which can be individually customized using their configurator). We’ve taken a look at the cheapest version, the Propain Tyee Comp, to see how it fares.

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