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FOCUS THRON 6.9 in review – Is this even a mountain bike?

Visible carbon, shiny golden forks and ridiculous price tags. FOCUS oppose the increasing trend of astronomical bike prices and enter the race with the € 2,799 top-of-the-range version of their brand new THRON. Does the cheapest full-susser on test stand a chance against a competition that is up to five times more expensive?

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Ibis Ripmo V2 in review – More than just an enduro bike?

The Ibis Ripmo V2 is no stranger to the ENDURO team. We’ve already tested and reviewed the Californian trail ripper in our search for the best enduro bike of 2021, but how does it compare to less downhill-focussed mountain bikes?

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MERIDA eONE-SIXTY 10K in review – sEriously?

The best eMTB of 2021 – the MERIDA eONE-SIXTY 10K was able to assert itself against the most exciting eMTBs of 2021 in the big group test of our sister magazine E-MOUNTAINBIKE. With its excellent handling, appealing design and customisable Shimano EP8 motor, it offers an excellent overall package and covers a wide range of applications. But where does it stand against the analogue competition?

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MERIDA NINETY-SIX 8000 in review – A bold overall concept

How do you squeeze more trail performance into an XC rig? With its pimped-up spec and jacked-up fork, the MERIDA NINETY-SIX 8000 wants to step up its downhill performance. But did the € 7,049 MERIDA with its striking colour concept deliver on the trail and did it smoke the entire test field uphill?

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Nukeproof Reactor Factory 290C Factory 2021 in review – Great handling meets great spec

In last year’s Best Trail Bike of 2020 group test, the Nukeproof Reactor 290C RS with its extra-long travel fork missed out on our coveted Best in Test title by a hair’s breadth. This year, the Brits enter the race with the Reactor Factory build, which should offer better all-round qualities. But can this model with slightly less travel convince on climbs and flowing trails?

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