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Crankbrothers Mallet Boa – A fast shoe for fast riders

After adding the Mallet shoe to their line-up, American brand Crankbrothers now offer a complete pedal/cleat/shoe system. We tested the BOA version of the shoe, which wraps around your foot with a simple twist of the hand. But are Crankbrothers race and gravity-oriented shoes still comfortable on long rides and is it still worth buying them even if you’re not racing? Here are our impressions after using the shoes for six months:

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SRAM XPLR collection has landed – The first test of their complete gravel system

Consisting of a gravel fork, new drivetrain parts, a next-gen Reverb AXS dropper seat post and a swish new set of Zipp wheels, the SRAM XPLR collection is one massive gravel hallelujah courtesy of SRAM, RockShox and Zipp. Having already put it through its paces, here’s what you need to know and our first impressions.

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New Pivot Firebird 2022 first ride review – Generation full blast?

Here at ENDURO, the Pivot Firebird has already acquired the status of “mean bruiser”, which is exactly what the American brand is claiming to have created with the latest 2021 model. With its size-specific geometry, revised rear suspension kinematics and generous amounts of travel, the new Firebird looks already promising on paper. But how does it fare on the trail?

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POC Kortal Race MIPS in review – Back to the future?

With the Kortal Race MIPS, POC introduce a new half-shell helmet to their range, offering state-of-the-art features and a striking design. For the DeLorean amongst helmets, POC rely on the latest MIPS Integra system to reduce rotational forces in the event of a crash. Are the new features worth the asking price?

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CushCore PRO tire insert long-term review – Strong performance for strong hands

CushCore tire inserts are both a curse and a blessing. In our long-term review, the expensive foam inserts proved to be impressively effective at warding off damage to tires and rims, improving handling and lasting a long time. If only they weren’t such a menace to install!

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