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Issue #022 -

Hype This! 7 hot parts to fall in love with

Below you’ll find 7 of the finest MTB related products and bling to feast your eyes over! Continue on reading or head over to issue #022 to check out the original article.

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Feature, Issue #022 -

Continental Factory Visit: Handmade in Germany

For more than a century Continental’s chimney has been an imposing central figure in Korbach, Germany with machines below it whirring virtually non-stop to churn out premium bike tyres for the global market and there’s little sign that they’re slowing down. From development to production and logistics, Continental have cemented their century-old HQ in this large complex with the eye-catching chimney, opting for homemade high quality rather than outsourcing to the Far East.

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Issue #022, Trails & Travel -

Into the Wild – Off the tourist track and into the Basque country

Three languages, two climate zones and an infinite number of mountains, the Basque country has more than just a few tricks up its sleeve to entice riders. Stray off the beaten tourist track and you’ll encounter even more breathtaking scenery, cider on tap and the ideal testing grounds for the new Mavic XA Pro Carbon wheels. So what are the rewards for ditching the better-known routes in favour of the unknown and how much closer is adventure than we realize?

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Issue #022, Review -

 Battle of the super powers: 9 of the best trail bikes in comparison

There are some that hide amongst us, lighter and stronger than the rest. No, we’re not talking about superheroes, we’re talking about trail bikes. These modern day legends have to be good at, well, everything – flying like Superman up the climbs, and hammering like Thor on the toughest of descents. We test 9 of the best 130 -140 mm trail bikes to weed out those with true power and those who are just mortals in fancy dress.

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Issue #022, Review -

Yeti SB4.5c X01 Review

What a phenomenal two seasons Yeti has had! Ever since they released their Switch Infinity platform, their athletes have been lighting up podiums and claiming championships. The SB moniker stands for Super Bike and the Yeti SB4.5C looks every inch the supermodel, but is its beauty just skin deep?

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