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2021 Trek Slash 9.9 on test – Is this the new enduro bike benchmark?

The Trek Slash caused quite a stir when it was launched in 2016 and played a key role in shaping the 29er enduro bike category. Now, Trek have finally presented its successor, the 2021 Trek Slash 9.9 – with more travel, updated geometry and a practical storage compartment. Will this be the new benchmark?

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Testing the Canyon Neuron CF LTD on an Alpine crossing – with 1.000 m vertical meters for free

With the Neuron CF LTD, Canyon have launched a special edition of their popular trail bike in a limited series of 100 pieces. The top class spec includes a fork and wheelset from DT Swiss and an electronic SRAM X01 AXS drivetrain. Given the many high-end components, the price of € 4,999 looks more like a typo. But did the Neuron survive our Alpine expedition or did it throw in the towel on the tough trails that took us from Oberstdorf to Riva del Garda?

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Shimano EP8 2021 motor – all information, an exclusive review and a lot of exciting bikes

Shimano just unveiled the brand new EP8 motor. The new motor is smaller, quieter, more powerful and can be configured extensively. It is especially exciting for trail and enduro bikers. We have put together all the information, a detailed test and the most exciting bikes which have already been released with the new motor for you.

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Shimano XT M8100 four-piston brakes on test – Where there is lots of light, there are also shadows

Last year, the design and features of Shimano’s flagship XTR brakes trickled down to their XT and SLX range. The differences between the two models are minor, so we opted to use the XT M8100 four-piston version for our long-term review. Could it convince our heavyweight tester, Felix?

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The best budget trail bike of 2020 – 9 exciting MTBs on review

Trail bikes are designed to be versatile and offer the widest range of uses. From your quick home trail lap, maximum fun on flow trails to super efficient climbing, they’re designed to do it all. We compared nine affordable models. Given how much is demanded of a trail bike, is this the right place to be looking for a bargain?

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