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Issue #041, Review -

Trek Slash 9.9 X01 AXS on test – a classic with playful and direct handling

The Trek Slash is a perennial favourite in the enduro market. It was released in 2016 but it still looks up to date today. We were very excited to find out if the bike with its top-end spec could still keep up with the competition.

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Santa Cruz Megatower CC X01 Reserve on test – the most versatile bike in Santa Cruz’s portfolio

Hardly any other bike caused as big a sensation this year as the Santa Cruz Megatower – and that’s not just because of its ingenious name. With its promising specs, typical Santa Cruz looks and the quality the brand is renowned for, it’s a dream come true for many enduro riders. Of course, we were very excited to ride it and see how it compares to the competition.

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Rocky Mountain Slayer Carbon 90 29 on test – we’ve never felt suspension perform like this!

The old Rocky Mountain Slayer gained a cult following but it’s been completely redesigned for the new season. For the first time, you have the option of 29″ wheels and thanks to its capable suspension and radical geometry, it promises to make the wildest trails look tame. In the end, it turned out to be one of our test crew’s favourite bikes. Read on to find out why.

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RAAW Madonna V2 FOX Factory Built on test – proving how good aluminium bikes can be!

The RAAW Madonna V2 is named after the legendary trail Madonna de la Guardia in Finale Ligure. The trail has featured in an EWS stage and encompasses everything the bike was designed for. We were curious to see how the bike performs and how it would fare against the competition on our diverse test loops.

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Issue #041, Review -

Pole Stamina 180 LE on test – Finnish innovation for the roughest trails

We’ve previously ridden and reviewed the Pole Stamina 180. Back then we chose a size L but the extreme reach felt too long for all-round riding. We went one size down for this group test and couldn’t wait to see how it would fare against the competition.

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