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Santa Cruz Tallboy CC X01 2021 in review – Less travel = more fun?

Short-travel trail bikes have a reputation for being good climbers and, as a result, only fun on flowing descents. The Santa Cruz Tallboy CC X01 is the exact opposite. Can the 29″ Californian keep up with the strong competition of our group test with its conservative 120 mm rear travel?

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SCOTT Ransom 900 Tuned AXS in review – How much travel do you really need?

Huge amounts of travel, a low weight, classy features and a great look: SCOTT’s proprietary TwinLoc system aside, the Ransom 900 Tuned AXS has so much to offer and claims to be the perfect all-rounder. But can SCOTT’s 170 mm carbon steed keep its promise and deliver on the trail? At first glance, the Ransom is a hot candidate for the coveted Best in Test title.

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Bridging the gap between tours, climbs and descents? – Bridging the gap between tours, climbs and descents?

The latest incarnation of Specialized’s evergreen bike strikes with an impressive look and cool features such as the SWAT box. But can the Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper convince on the trail with its featherlight 12.48 kg weight and modern geometry?

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Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper EVO in review – What counts as enduro?

In our big enduro bike group test, the Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper EVO asserted itself as a great all-rounder and proved to be almost the perfect do-it-all bike. That was reason enough for us to pit it against a much tamer test field in the search for the best mountain bike of 2021. But does it stand a chance on the climbs and is it significantly faster than the competition downhill?

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Specialized S-Works Turbo Levo SL in review – Doping for your legs, just for your legs!

Weighing in at just 17 kg, the Specialized S-Works Turbo Levo SL is one of the lightest eMTBs on the market. The SL motor and modular battery concept specifically developed for the Levo SL result in a natural ride feel and long rides are possible despite the small battery. All this helped secure our coveted Best Buy in last year’s group test, but can the Levo SL hold its own against the strong competition of this year’s group test?

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