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Issue #023, Review -

Rocky Mountain have been developing bikes from the very heart of Canada for more than thirty-five years with one not-insignificant aim: to create the world’s best mountain bikes. As the trail bike storm brews, it’s time to set the scales and verify if the Thunderbolt BC Edition lives up the brand’s high standards.

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Issue #023, Review -

Nestled in the shadows somewhere between the more successful Epic and Stumpjumper bikes, the Specialized Camber is neither a purebred competition bike nor an aggressive trail bike, so what exactly is it? Could it represent the ultimate compromise?

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Issue #023, Review -

With very little in common with its predecessor besides its name and the rear suspension design, the latest Trek Fuel EX features new geometry, a new frame, and a revised spec. Not just pitted against the competition in this group test, we’ll reveal whether Trek’s streamlining has been worth it.

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Issue #023, Review -

How would the riders who work at FOCUS build up their own SPINE? Just check out the Factory model to see their answer: this top-end bike features the exact same spec that they’ve plotted together to create the ultimate ride. But will their selection win favour in the wider world away from the FOCUS HQ?

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Issue #023, Review -

A classic steed from the Swiss stable, the SCOTT Genius is a familiar sight on the trails – but does it still have the means to bat with the big boys? This group test aims to find out if it has kept up with the competition.

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