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Long Term Review: Hope Technology Tech3/E4 Brakes

UK firm Hope Technology have made some changes to their top end Tech series brakes, with the production of the revised Tech Evo system, now called the Tech 3 E4 and aimed firmly at the Enduro market. Hope kindly sent us two pairs for testing, so Trev and Jim put them through their paces for 2 months over some of the toughest terrain in Europe. Would long standing Hope user Jim see an improvement with the new design, and how would did they rate against other high end brands.

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Tested: MarshGuard mini fender with new Stash addon

On these wet autumn days, when trails are covered in mud and temperatures are icy, it’s essential to make your rides as comfortable as possible. Often, small additions can help to improve your fun significantly. The MarshGuard mini fender is just one of these small additions – we tried it for you!

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The O’Neal Appeal: Paying homage to their roots!

O’Neal has been around even before the invent of the Mountain Bike. Having been started in the USA back in the 60’s by a keen Motocrosser, it soon started producing MTB gear back in the 80’s when things really were starting up state-side. Long and short sleeves available Now to pay homage to their MT 80’s routes they are making a retro design red, white and blue Enduro kit which looks real flash and stands out in this modern day bright pastel coloured riding kit, adorned by the freshest of MTB fashion victims. O’Neal have sent us lots of their kit to feature, and rightly so, as they seem to have most angles covered, with their own version of riding shoes (clipless or flats), armour gear, race gear, trail kit, goggles, helmets, waterproofs, kit bags, the whole shubang! Thin and lightweight for that extra race feeling Also sent to us were these handy knee-pads, why handy, well they thought of something not many others have. How many times have you laced or strapped up your riding shoes or boots and then realised you forgot to put on the knee-pads first, or seen riders going up the hill with their pads around their ankles to ease the climbs. Well not with the AMX Zipper version, as they have a zip to remove or put on, simple but so effective, now why didn’t I think of that?! Snug fitting soft inner pad Great idea, a zip! Ultra Lite LE 83 top £44.99 Ultra Lite LE 83 pant £89.99 For more information check out www.oneal-europe.com

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Review: The Scott Stego trail- and enduro-helmet

The Stego is Scotts first trail- and enduro-specific bike helmet. According to Scott it offers more protection than traditional crosscountry lids while maintaining good ventilation. We put these promises to the test during a long hot summer.

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Bike Test: Diamondback Mission Pro Enduro

When Chris Roberts (organiser of the Mini Enduros and World 4X races) rang me to ask if I would test out the new Diamond Back Enduro bike, I was intrigued as to what it was going to be like. This US company isn’t exactly one of the big players in the high-end trail bike bracket over in the UK. But they have a serious history in the MTB market, having produced one of the first ever mountain bikes way back in 1982 with their Ridge Runner model. Since then they have gone on to produce many bikes, supporting many top world DH and XC stars, This bike is definitely their big hitter in the world of All Mountain.

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