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Issue #052, News -

Sometimes, little changes are enough to turn a boring camping trip into a full on glamping (aka glamorous camping) experience. You don’t always need a fully equipped mobile home with a shower, bike garage and built-in sauna. To that end, we’ve gathered seven useful products for a successful glamping trip.

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Issue #052, Know-How -

Good brakes make you faster! This may sound a little counterintuitive, but it’s true! Brakes are complex systems and will only improve the riding experience and enhance your sense of security when perfectly tuned to your needs and requirements. No matter what you run, this guide will help you improve the performance of your hydraulic stoppers and understand the complex technology that lies behind them – and perhaps make you a little bit faster too!

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Issue #052, News -

The UK machining specialists Hope offer 2 clipless pedals made for hard mountain biking: the Hope Union Trail and Gravity. Both models offer a lot of adjustment options, promising to adapt to your exact preferences. We tested the pedals for over eight months to find out whether they’re able to deliver on this promise.

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Issue #052, Review -

What can we expect from our trail bikes in the future? What are the good and bad developments in the trail bike segment? Do electronic components really have an advantage? After our group test of the 14 hottest trail bikes of 2022, it’s time to take stock and list the most important findings from the test.

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Issue #052, Review -

Trail bikes are changing. They’re getting faster and becoming increasingly more capable and versatile, covering a huge range of applications without compromising on climbing performance. In our big 2022 trail bike group test not only did we have a blast riding 14 of the most exciting bikes of the year but also gained some exciting new insights.

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