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Issue #053, Review -

Alpinestars Paragon Plus – In our 2022 trail knee pads group test

While Alpinestars are mainly known as a manufacturer of clothing and protective gear for motocross, the Italian brand also offers a wide range of MTB-specific products. The Paragon Plus knee pad is made entirely of a thin material and forgoes Velcro straps, relying on an elasticated sleeve design with a sewn-in insert instead, with silicone strips on the thigh and back of the knee preventing it from slipping.

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100% Teratec Plus – In our 2022 trail knee pad group test

American brand 100% is mainly known for its goggles and sunglasses but also offers a wide range of MTB clothing and protectors. At first glance, the Teratec Plus knee pad looks rather big and bulky. This is mainly due to the wide cuff across the front of the thigh, which is made of a firm, lightly padded material and combined with a light mesh at the back of the knee.

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2023 Crossworx LITE 290 – The German made aluminium trail bike

Coming straight from their factory in the Thuringian Forest, small German brand Crossworx present their latest trail bike with an added portion of pedalling efficiency. Offering 140/130 mm travel (f/r), and rolling on 29″ wheels, it should be capable of taking on any moderate trail. The build can be configured to suit your preferences, with prices for the 2023 Crossworx LITE 290 starting at € 5,640.

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MAGURA Vyron MDS-V3 dropper post in review – Can MAGURA’s latest wireless model deliver?

Dropper posts are standard on pretty much all mountain bikes these days, and MAGURA have set out to mix up the market of wireless options with their latest Vyron MDS-V3 model. We put it to the test to find out how it performs and if it can keep up with the wireless RockShox Reverb AXS, which currently sets the bar.

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Yeti SB140 TLR T3 2023 first ride review – The Golden Mean?

As the saying goes, “all good things come in threes”. Judging by Yeti’s 2023 press kit, the Colorado-based manufacturer knows this very well. Alongside the brand new SB160 and SB120, Yeti have just unveiled the SB140, providing the golden middle of the 2023 SB range. The latest iteration of Yeti’s trail bike rolls into the new season with bigger wheels and the same technical innovations as its siblings, but maintains the same travel as its predecessor. Could it be the ideal all-rounder?

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