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The Lab: E*thirteen Vario Infinite Dropper Post on test – Adjustable travel meets perfect remote

Dropper posts don’t get the recognition they deserve as a bike component. Very few parts have such a massive influence on your bike’s handling – i.e. freedom of movement. The affordable E*thirteen Vario Infinite dropper post promises to lower the saddle as far as possible. Will it still do so after 10 months of abuse in our long-term review?

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The Lab: DT Swiss EX 1700 SPLINE wheelset in review – We tested the aluminium wheelset for over a year

Does it always have to be carbon? Enduro racers often choose aluminium rims for their wheelset. Because comfort and reliability have top priority. Can the DT Swiss EX 1700 SPLINE wheelset still tick both of those boxes after 18 months of racing?

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Orbea Trail Tales – 4 heart-warming stories wrapped in a high-resolution video for a cosy winter evening.

Where did your last exciting bike adventure take you? With their Trail Tales, Orbea take us on an exciting journey of discovery around the World, telling stories about fascinating places, intriguing characters and life-changing initiatives while celebrating the refreshing diversity of the international mountain bike community. Sit back and get inspired, perhaps one day you’ll share your own exciting stories with your friends!

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Innovation sucks – A plea for a new approach to bike development and long-lasting trail fun

Innovation sucks! Whether mountain bikes, eMTBs or road bikes, the guys and girls from marketing and development still try to trump each other with superlatives. It’s all about marginal improvements and seemingly never-ending performance gains. But do we actually need that? What is it that makes riders happy and leads to long-lasting trail fun?

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The Lab: USWE Zulo 2 – compact hip bag long-term review

Travelling light is the best way to travel! If you’re tired of getting sweaty back from your backpack, you should think about using a hip bag instead. We tested the compact USWE Zulo Hip Bag for over 8 months and we’ll tell you for whom the hip bag is sufficient and who’s likely to reach its limits.

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