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2021 LAST COAL 29 exclusive review – high-end aluminium enduro bike with a modular frame

Nobody expected LAST to present an updated version of the COAL and GLEN. The premium German brand is on fire, presenting two exciting new bikes shortly after launching their lightweight carbon enduro bike, the TARVO. We put the COAL 29 to the test in an exclusive first ride review.

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Santa Cruz 5010 4 first test – a bike with one purpose: maximum fun!

Hardly any other manufacturer has such a finely graded trail bike line up as Santa Cruz. For years now, riders who were looking for a super nimble trail bike for uncompromising trail fun would inevitably end up getting a 5010. The Californian trail classic has been entirely revised and we were able to test one even before its official launch. Read on to find out how much fun we had!

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Trek Slash 8 review – The return of the champion

The Trek Slash 8 took top honours in last year’s affordable enduro bike group test. Rather than retire quietly, the Slash 8 has dusted off it’s championship belt and is back in the ring again. But, one year on, can the middle-weight still go 12 rounds with the big-hitters?

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Propain Tyee CF review – Supermodel looks, superhero performance

The sexy nude carbon frame and choice components of the Propain Tyee CF look like the ticket price should be twice as much. But is its beauty more than skin deep, or has the additional cost of a carbon frame compromised the build and performance?

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Privateer 161 review – Compromise is not an option

The Privateer 161 is red hot, melting our servers when we posted up our first review of the pre-production frame. If you are looking for a weekend racer to move up the pack a little, or to scare your mates on the descents, then the Privateer 161 could be right up your street. But, is it too race focussed?

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