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Issue #026, Review -

Over the past year, the Pole EVOLINK 140 29 EN has sparked more interest on the trails than any other bike we’ve been out riding! Not just because of its bold blue paint job and narrow tube profile, but mainly because of its radical geometry. A long bike means straight-line speed, but we wanted to find out whether this dragster could take corners too….

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YT just dropped their latest 2017 bikes amidst loud cries of excitement in the industry and just a few days later they’ve already taken it even further with the launch of the JEFFSY 27, a potent trail bike that channels some classic YT genes. So what distinguishes the 27 from the JEFFSY 29 and the Capra and how will the JEFFSY 27 ride on the trails?

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Issue #026, Review -

In 2016, our readers’ survey highlighted two standout brands: Santa Cruz and YT Industries. In your eyes, Santa Cruz build the best bikes, but you’re more likely to buy a YT. This finding led us to set up the ultimate duel between the Santa Cruz Hightower and the YT JEFFSY CF Pro. Now it’s time to ring the bell for the battle.

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27.5″ or 27.5+ wheels? A slacker or steeper head angle? Longer or shorter chainstays? This 145 mm-travel trail bike, the ROTWILD R.X1 FS EVO, rocks up as one of those brilliant rare breeds, sporting a build that can be tuned for multiple purposes. For the past season, we’ve dialed in all the settings on the EVO to see how the various set-ups fare across this high-end build and pick our favourite for the trails. Keep reading for our thoughts on the R.X1 FS EVO.

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