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Back Issue | Grouptest: Six of the best disc brakes

When we ask ourselves why we ride, we all share the same answer: we ride because we love going fast. That delirious feeling when the world gets a little blurry, and time simultaneously slows down and speeds up. However, sometimes we have to control that dizzying speed, and that is where good brakes can make all the difference.

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The Review | V8 Equipment RAC 6.1 Enduro Backpack

Whilst pretty much still unknown in Germany, French enduro riders can’t get enough of this. We’re talking backpacks – and more specifically, backpacks designed by the Provence-based V8-Equipment. A modular concept of a backpack and separate back protector, V8-Equipment have opted for an entirely different approach to other more established brands and retail their products at reasonable prices. We’ve tested the compact 6l model, the RAC 6.1, costing 59 €. Is this a concept that will take off?

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Back Issue | In Review: BMC Fourstroke FS02

At first glance, the BMC Fourstroke FS02 seemed like the bike that would take top honors in the XC race ‘subcategory’ of our Group Test. The sharp lines that are BMC’s signature design aesthetic immediately grabbed our attention. Between the Fourstroke’s decidedly aggressive stance and the company’s dedication to all levels of bicycle competition, we were itching to put the spurs to this Swiss beauty. After all, it’s essentially the same platform Julien Absalon used to win the 2014 XC World Championship gold medal.

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Bike Test | Rocky Mountain Instinct 990 MSL BC Edition

With endless kilometers of mind-blowing singletrack and some of the world’s most intoxicatingly beautiful, wild and unspoiled views, Canada is irrefutably a special place. And no part of Canada is more special to mountain bikers than British Columbia (BC). This place rocks, and has quite rightly become a mecca for many riders. Together with their team of legendary riders, Rocky Mountain have created a very special new model in honour of their province: the Instinct BC Edition.

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First Ride | The all-new Specialized Fuse Expert – the hardtail comeback?

Wide 3.0” tyres, 120mm front travel and promisingly aggressive geometry – With the all-new Fuse, Specialized hope to set a new standard in the world of trail bikes. Could this mark the start of the hardtail comeback?

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