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Issue #054, Review -

The MERIDA ONE-SIXTY 8000 – In our big 2023 enduro bike group test

The MERIDA ONE-SIXTY 8000 allows you to choose the frame size not based on your anatomy but your riding style. While the concept is nothing new, MERIDA’s approach is the most consistent we’ve seen so far. But how does it translate into trail performance?

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The Intense Tracer 279 S – In our big 2023 enduro bike group test

With the Tracer 279 S, Intense Cycles are breaking new ground. While the Californian manufacturer is mainly known as a premium brand with premium prices, this carbon bullet is one of the most affordable bikes in our 2023 group test. Regardless of the smaller price tag, the Tracer looks incredibly elegant and, above all, damn fast! But how did it fare on the trail?

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The Hope HB916 – In our big 2023 enduro bike group test

Hope are known for their beautifully machined and colourfully anodised components. With the HB916, the Brits are entering our 2023 group test with a carbon high-pivot enduro bike that was developed to meet the demands of the modern shredder. And while it’s undeniably gorgeous, can it deliver on the trail?

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The Deviate Claymore – In our big 2023 enduro group test

There’s a lot of hype surrounding high pivot bikes at the moment. That being said, Deviate have already been building high pivot bikes for the past six years. With the Claymore, the Scots have finally added a thoroughbred enduro bruiser to their portfolio. But can it live up to the hype?

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The Canyon Strive CFR – In our big 2023 enduro bike group test

Canyon enter our big 2023 enduro group test with their new enduro racer, the Strive CFR. It features Canyon’s proprietary Shapeshifter technology, which allows you to alter the geometry and rear suspension kinematics on the fly. The Strive has already made it onto the podium of several EWS races,but how does it fare against the competition in our group test?

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