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Targeted firmly at the aggressive trail/enduro rider the new Whyte S-150 29er claims to be the “Longer travel, super-capable go anywhere hard-core UK trail bike, from local trails to the toughest Enduro World Series stages.” Bold claims indeed, but can any trail bike truly rock on home and race stages? We have been throwing one around for two months to find out.

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Five Ten has long been lauded for their Stealth sole, which has proven virtually unbeatable for grip on flat pedals. Now the Five Ten Freerider Pro Women kicks have been revised, purportedly offering not only a better grip but also a better performance. Empty words or are they treading on the truth?

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The Scott Contessa Genius claims to be a no compromise bike for the woman who wants to enjoy the climbs as well as the descents. We take a first look at the Contessa Genius 710 to see whether it can handle itself and how it stacks up on the trails.

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Just look at it! Everything is wrong with this bike! It costs £5,500 but is made of metal. It has a single pivot suspension system – surely that’s a bad idea? And what’s that? 29 inch wheels, it cannot possibly work! Can it? We hammer some direct lines on the Orange Stage 6 to find out more.

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Issue #028, Review -

Our global test team has been pushing products to the very limit on the world’s toughest trails. In The Lab, durability is rewarded and weaknesses have nowhere to hide. This time, we tested the Uvex Sportstyle RX glasses.

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