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An interview with Josh Kissner from Santa Cruz – From bike builder to product manager

Bump into Josh Kissner out on the trails and one thing is certain: you’ll never find him without his backpack, laden with test parts and tools. That makes more sense when you learn that Josh is product manager at Santa Cruz and plays a significant role in the development of their bikes. We joined him for a ride in Squamish to chat about Santa Cruz, his role in the company and the future of the sport.

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Specialized Turbo Kenevo Expert on test – bottle cage meets dual crown fork

Bottle cage and a dual crown fork – how does that fit together? The Specialized Turbo Kenevo Expert makes it possible with its powerful motor assisting the rider. We wanted to find out how an eMTB would fare in direct comparison to the best enduro bikes on the market – and we were in for a surprise!

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The Best Enduro MTB of 2020 – 17 Models in Review

One thing is certain: enduro bikes are booming and the choice and variety of bikes has never been better. We gathered the current most exciting models for this group test and put them through their paces. What is the best enduro bike of 2020 and what should you look for in a bike?

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Orbea Rallon M-LTD on test – a super agile 29er with improved suspension

They say you should never change a winning horse, so the Orbea Rallon M-LTD sees only minor improvement to the details instead. A new rocker arm in the rear linkage is said to improve the performance of the suspension, and even better, it’s available separately as an upgrade for the previous model. But how does the bike fare in direct comparison to the competition?

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Ibis Mojo HD5 on test – radical geometry meets 27.5″ wheels.

The Ibis Mojo is a bike with a long history and a loyal fanbase. After the success of the Ripmo, which fills the gap between the Ripley and the Mojo, it was only a matter of time before Ibis would update their classic. That’s just what they’ve done with the Mojo HD 5.

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