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Issue #020, Review -

GHOST SL AMR 5 Review

One brand have given the image of their bikes a serious overhaul in the past twelve months, and the new generation of GHOST bikes from the team in Germany’s Waldsassen come complete with a new striking frame and identity. But what does that tell us about its performance on the trails? To answer that question, we’ve put the SL AMR 5 under the microscope.

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Giant Trance 2 LTD Review

The Giant Trance 2 is rolling into the 2016 season with a fresh lick of paint, but retaining its tried and tested Maestro suspension design. In this group test it blew our minds with its remarkable handling, but where exactly did its other strengths lie?

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COMMENCAL META AM V4 ORIGIN 650B Review

Even stationary, the COMMENCAL META AM V4 screams ‘rockstar.’ With less-than-subtle paintwork and distinctively shaped tubes that lend the bike an aggressive attitude, will it take to the trails with the same fervor? When it comes to descending, will it live up to the expectations it has kindled in us?

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Propain Tyee Comp Review

No other bike has had such a monumental effect on the success of the young bike company Propain, arguably still in its infancy, than their Tyee enduro model. The German direct-order company now offer the bike on their online shop in countless specs (which can be individually customized using their configurator). We’ve taken a look at the cheapest version, the Propain Tyee Comp, to see how it fares.

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The Lab: Mavic Crossride Elite W Shoe 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. The women’s specific Mavic Crossride Elite W shoe is Cat’s go-to shoe whenever she is using clipless pedals (which is most of the time), and they have proved invaluable over a full year of riding.

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