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Issue #042, Review -

Trek Fuel EX 9.9 X01 AXS Project One on test – one bike, endless possibilities!

The Trek Fuel EX 9.9 is a classic in the trail bike segment. Last year, Trek completely redesigned the bike, putting a storage compartment in the down tube, updating the geometry and revising the suspension. We’ll tell you whether the new Fuel EX can build on the success of its predecessor.

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Yeti SB130 TLR on test – full throttle trail bike for rough trails and experienced riders

The Yeti SB130 TLR is specced the way most Yeti employees have their bikes for the daily lunch ride. The company has been closing from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM every day for the last 20 years as the boys and girls that work there go out for their lunch ride. Anyone who’s ridden the trails in Colorado will understand why the SB130 TLR is specced the way it is.

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Issue #042, Review -

Specialized Levo SL Expert Carbon on test – mountain biking will never be the same!

While the new Specialized Levo SL Expert Carbon surprised our testers in this group test, it also caused a lot of headaches. This bike is the beginning of a new era – an era where mountain biking will change forever.

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Santa Cruz Hightower CC X01 Reserve on test – a dream bike for almost every terrain

Is that a Santa Cruz Hightower, Megatower, Nomad or Bronson? At first glance, Santa Cruz’s latest models are difficult to tell apart. But the differences are clearly noticeable on the trail. Read on to find out how the new Hightower rides.

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Norco Optic C1 on test – the most progressive trail bike of the year

The Norco Optic C1 is the best example that you should never jump to conclusions. Despite offering only 125 mm travel, it doesn’t have to shy away from the roughest trails. From the first turn of the cranks, it will put a smile on your face and makes an impressive case for the fact that less is often more!

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