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BMC Speedfox SF01 – long-term test roundup

From mud and slop-fests in Scotland to never-ending Alpine descents via some beastly jumps on home trails, our long-term test bikes haven’t had it easy! They’ve stockpiled a ton of kilometres and even more vertical metres on some gnarly trails and lung-burningly tough races. Now that the new season has crept up on us, it’s time for the testers to slam down the lawful fist of justice on these bikes and reveal how their test bike fared, and whether it’s convinced them of its value.

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Issue #021, Review -

The Lab: Crankbrothers Y16 multi tool long-term 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. UK editor Jim took a closer look to the Crankbrothers y16 all-in-one tool.

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Issue #021, Review -

Liteville 301 MK12 long-term test roundup

From mud and slop-fests in Scotland to never-ending Alpine descents via some beastly jumps on home trails, our long-term test bikes haven’t had it easy! They’ve stockpiled a ton of kilometres and even more vertical metres on some gnarly trails and lung-burningly tough races. Now that the new season has crept up on us, it’s time for the testers to slam down the lawful fist of justice on these bikes and reveal how their test bike fared, and whether it’s convinced them of its value.

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First Ride: Norco Optic – New Trail Smasher from B.C.

When looking at the Norco bike range you could be forgiven for thinking there was a fairly big gap in their trail bike range between the Fluid and Sight… Introducing the Norco Optic; a potent mix of XC whippet and enduro eagerness. Available in both 29” and 27.5”, aluminium and carbon, and with a removable ISCG front derailleur mount, Norco really have looked to cater for all.

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Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert 650B Long-Term Review

Since picking it up last July, our long-term test rider Piers has put close to 2,000km on the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert 650B in the mountains around Salzburg. The bike has been challenged with a mixture of steep and rocky trails and flowing single track, with the occasional park day thrown in. Was the Stumpjumper the right choice for his regular 1000m climbs and was it under gunned for the gnarly descents that always followed?

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