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So you have your ‘all singing’ ‘all dancing’ enduro bike, it’s fully kitted with the latest trickery from the world of mountain biking, but no matter how new it is, there’s always something every rider will experience, punctures and tyre changes! We won’t even go into the advantages of tubeless, as this is now just a given, the only problem now remaining in the world of tubeless is inflation....

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When was the last time you went somewhere new on your bike? When did you last charge into a corner not knowing what would be on the other side? When did you last try and stumble over directions in a new language, or drink a beer that you did not recognise? For many of us, winter is here and riding dry trails is a memory–but adventure is only a short flight away!

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We’ve had a set of these Joystick Analog 35 Carbon bars on test for a while now along with their matching and very beautifully machined 50mm Digger stem (previous test here) They have been fitted to UK Editor and hard riding racer Jim Buchanan’s test rigs for several months now and have ended up receiving top marks for their performance.

Fitted to the beautifully crafted Digger stem, they make a fine combination.
Fitted to the beautifully crafted Digger stem, they make...

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Just two months ago I took delivery of my long term test bike for the season, and I have to admit to being childishly overexcited when it arrived, for full details of the bike check here. In the flesh the SB6c looks amazing, it’s bloated carbon tubes look mean and menacing and the signature Turquoise colour scheme heralds it’s arrival everywhere I go. Jared piloted this bike to victory in the...

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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 Scott Genius 710.

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