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First ride review of the 2022 FOCUS JAM 8.9 – A toy for grownups?

With the 2022 JAM 8.9, FOCUS have realigned a core principle of biking: having fun! The latest version of their all-rounder aims to achieve this through moderate geometry, sensible components, neat cable routing and a fair price. Can the 2022 FOCUS JAM 8.9 deliver and how playful is it really?

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Specialized break new ground – Bikes now also available direct to consumer

Specialized have been mixing things up in the bike industry since the early seventies, achieving plenty of success and often leading the way. After the Californian brand recently opened a flagship store in Hamburg, they’re now also taking the digital direct to consumer path.

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The Lab: E*thirteen Vario Infinite Dropper Post on test – Adjustable travel meets perfect remote

Dropper posts don’t get the recognition they deserve as a bike component. Very few parts have such a massive influence on your bike’s handling – i.e. freedom of movement. The affordable E*thirteen Vario Infinite dropper post promises to lower the saddle as far as possible. Will it still do so after 10 months of abuse in our long-term review?

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New OneUp Components V2 240 mm dropper post – Does length really matter?

Weight: 667 g dropper post + 46 g remote | Insertion depth: 360 mm | Travel: 240 mm | Collar height: 18 mm | Price: 239,50 € (without Remote) OneUp Components have released a longer version of the V2 dropper post with an unprecedented 240 mm travel. It’s clear that it has the length, but can it perform? We tested the long-travel dropper in the new Orbea Rallon M-Team and tell you how it fared.

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Santa Cruz Heckler 9 2022 first ride review – Mixed wheel sizes = more fun for everyone?

For 2022, Santa Cruz have released an updated version of the Heckler, which has a bigger battery than its predecessor and is available in two different wheel sizes. But does this necessarily make it more fun on the trail? We’ve already tested the new Heckler and can tell you exactly what it’s capable of.

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