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Issue #053, Review -

The Lab: NF DP4 Team Black

The NF DP4 Team pants are the latest edition to the portfolio of the fledgling brand from Vancouver. In addition to a slim fit and low-key look, they should also perform well on cold days. Born at the foot of the legendary North Shore, we put the pants through the wringer on our perhaps slightly less impressive home trails.

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Innovation or illusion – Will we all end up riding eMTBs without the battery?

There’s never been a wider range of mountain bikes on the market, and choosing a bike is no longer just about the category, but also whether you want it with or without a motor. But what if the mountain bikes of the future are both eMTBs and analogue mountain bikes in one? Will we all end up riding eMTBs without the battery?

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14 trail knee pads in direct comparison – Which knee pads strike the optimal balance between protection, comfort and ventilation?

When was the last time you hit the trails without knee pads? If you ask us, we hardly ever leave the house with bare knees – and we strongly hope you do the same! We put 14 lightweight knee pads through the wringer to tell you how they differ from each other, and which model offers the best balance of comfort and protection.

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Troy Lee Designs Stage – In our 2022 trail knee pad group test

Troy Lee Designs have long held cult status amongst motocrossers and mountain bikers, manufacturing high-quality helmets and body protection with flashy designs and bright colours for over four decades. Against all odds, the Stage knee pad enters our comparison test with a discreet look and simple slip-on design without Velcro fasteners. As a result, the TLD Stage tips the scales at just 154 g, which makes it the lightest pad in the entire test field.

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SCOTT Soldier 2 – In our 2022 trail knee pad group test

Swiss manufacturer SCOTT offers a wide range of outdoor sports equipment. Their huge and versatile portfolio includes hard and soft goods for various sports disciplines, from skiing to trail running all the way to mountain biking. The Soldier 2 knee pad enters our 2022 knee pad group test with a discreet and simple design. It’s made entirely of a light, stretchable material and renounces Velcro fasteners altogether, relying on a silicone-printed retention strap on the thigh instead.

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