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Efficient, versatile and fun; they’re the culmination of these terms. Even once you think they’re at their limit in terms of capabilities; they’ve got more in reserve. So why are they still overshadowed by enduro bikes? We’re talking trail bikes, the true workhorses of the mountain bike world. Whether it’s for a quick blast after work or back-to-back hard days crossing the Alps, the spectrum for these bikes is huge and that’s exactly why they’re often to go-to bike for people looking for the perfect all-rounder. We took eight of the most exciting trail bikes for 2015 to France and put them through their paces under the beating hot sun. While you’ve got to wait until issue #016 of ENDURO Mountainbike Magazine for the results, here’s a sneak preview of our trip, the tests and the first impressions of the CUBE Stereo 140 Super HPC Race 27.5.

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There’s one thing almost every PROPAIN bike has in common: hardly a single bike sold is alike. The reason – the online-configurator allows you to chose the specification, frame colour, and even decal colour of every pre-defined model. But can the top machine from the Ravensburg company, the PROPAIN TYEE XX1 Race, do more than just look good? You’ll find out here.

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Will everyone really be riding plus bikes next year?! Even if we are loath to admit it, this article might be worth reading as there’s a lot of truth in it! Our first exclusive tests, carried out in the South of France, uncovered some decisive advantages when it came to riding and racing on plus-size tyres. Benefits, you ask? What are those and what can still be done? Read here.

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Rolex, Omega and Swatch – these watchmakers are each renowned for the finest materials and genuine Swiss precision. Located alongside these premium brands, DT Swiss are also proud to call Biel their home. Internationally recognised as a reputable wheel manufacturer, the company have also been producing forks for a number of years that are able to compete among the best. Now, the Swiss company have launched a new fork, one that has been created with first-rate materials, innovative manufacturing techniques and potentially record-breaking stats.

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Light, lighter, ultra-light: the Scott Genius 900 tuned (size M) weighs an incredible 11.1kg – with 130mm travel and 29” wheels! So of course we want to know whether so much carbon fibre and weight reduction is also reliable and durable in the long term. Our Communications Manager Manne is the lucky one who has the pleasure of putting the Scott through its paces for a whole season.

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