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Issue #033, Review -

The best MTB knee pads you can buy

Modern mountain bikes are faster and more powerful than ever. But this enhanced downhill performance increases the likelihood of crashing – that’s why a good pair of knee pads should be an integral part of any rider’s equipment arsenal. With the best knee pads on the market offering peerless protection, ventilation and comfort, we tested some of the most exciting models in the lab and on the trails.

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The best heavy-duty knee pads you can buy

Riders after maximum protection should take a closer look at the knee pads in the heavy-duty category. The ideal option for bike park sessions, enduro races and shuttle-assisted rides, we’d argue that some of the better knee pads in this category wouldn’t shy away from longer uphills either and are almost as comfortable as some of the models in our lightweight class.

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The best lightweight knee pads you can buy

No longer the preserve of freeriders or competitive downhillers, today there is no excuse for trail and enduro riders not to wear the extra bit of protection. Lightweight knee pads are designed for all-day, unimpeded protection – the perfect solution for long climbs and fast-paced after-work rides!

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Issue #033, Review -

The Lab: 9point8 Fall Line dropper seatpost with Digit Remote bundle Review

In the “The Lab” we present the latest products and put them through their paces for you. Some undergo long-term tests, while we check others out only briefly. This time we reveal how the 9point8 Fall Line dropper seatpost fared.

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Issue #033, Review -

Pivot Firebird in Test – Do you like ironing?

What do a crumpled shirt and a nasty root-carpet have in common? For both you need a decent iron. But since there aren’t many plugs in the forest (yet) the Pivot Firebird is still your best alternative – and our test can prove it!

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