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Propain’s online configurator in review The gateway to a perfect custom build?

With its intuitive layout and countless customisation options, Propain’s online configurator allows you to build your dream bike without getting your hands dirty. However, this much choice also requires some basic know-how: which combinations work, and which one suits your needs best? To find out, we teamed up with the people at Propain and tried out countless configuration options for the new Tyee.

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The Lab – Leatt Chest Protector AirFlex Women – Light and airy women’s protection

Light, airy, and adapted to female anatomy. That’s what the Leatt Chest Protector AirFlex Women promises. Over and above that, it should also offer protection and comfort, of course. We spent several days in a bike park to test the chest protector and find out if it can deliver.

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SRAM GX Eagle Transmission groupset – Entry-level direct mount drivetrain in review

Goodbye derailleur hanger, hello direct-mount! After introducing the flagship models of their all-new Transmission groupsets, SRAM now present the new, more affordable GX Eagle AXS Transmission, which will be the most interesting option in the hangerless Transmission Type ecosystem for most riders. Read on to find out how the new groupset differs from its high-end counterparts, and what makes the € 1,300 GX Eagle Transmission even better.

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First ride review: the new DT Swiss F 535 and F 535 ONE forks – Unequal twins

After five years in the making, DT Swiss present their new F 535 ONE fork, along with a lower-end and more affordable F 535 model. With 120–160 mm travel and some proven technology, DT Swiss are launching a new offensive on the fork market. We tested both forks to find out how the unequal twins perform on the trail.

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New Schwalbe Tacky Chan tire first ride review – Rowdy rubber?

German tire colossus Schwalbe is known not only for their huge tire range, but also for their eccentric product names – and they’re not going to stop their hilarious tradition in 2023. With the new Tacky Chan, they’re unveiling a new enduro- and downhill-specific tire that’s threatening to knock the Magic Mary off its spot as one of the great all-time favourites.

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