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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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Nukeproof Mega 290 Expert review – Fastest in the world!

With the Mega 290 Expert, Nukeproof are on a roll. With Sam Hill dominating in the EWS and a host of award-winning bikes, the once bargain-basement brand has reached critical mass. The Nukeproof Mega is officially the fastest Enduro bike in the world but can the Nukeproof Mega 290 Expert take pole position at this tough price point?

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Merida ONE-SIXTY 700 review – Big travel, weak punch

Merida make great bikes. They aced our short-travel group test and their eMTBs are top-notch. With a great build kit, there is a lot to like about the Merida ONE-SIXTY 700. However, for aggressive riders it has a problem that’s hard to ignore.

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Ibis Ripmo AF review – A simple bike for simple duties… Riding hard

When you think of the carbon Ibis Ripmo, what words come to mind? Refined, sculpted, sleek, lightweight? The aluminium Ibis Ripmo AF is nothing like that! It’s in the wrong group test here, but nobody told the Ripmo AF because it totally rips.

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Giant Reign 29 SX review – Supersized for super fun?

Can you achieve harmony with a huge 170 mm fork paired with only 146 mm rear travel? Is the reign of the Giant Reign SX over, or can a supersized fork add to its fun?

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