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Simona Ferri

[Tested] Craft Velo Convert Jacket & Base Layer

Founded in Sweden in 1973, the Craft brand is known throughout the world for their technical base layers and sportswear that are specific for various outdoor disciplines: running, fitness, cross-country skiing, cycling and of course mountain biking. During the shoulder seasons it is … Continue reading [Tested] Craft Velo Convert Jacket & Base Layer →

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Ian Collins

[Tested] The new e*thirteen AT Mopo Tire / SS Tire Combo

Just yesterday, e*thirteen unveiled a new tire dubbed the AT, which is short for all terrain. As the name indicates, it’s aimed at being a versatile all around trail tire that works well in an array of conditions. They were … Continue reading [Tested] The new e*thirteen AT Mopo Tire / SS Tire Combo →

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Ian Collins

[Tested] Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Pro Carbon 27.5

A few months back we published a head-to-head comparison of the Specialized Stumpjumper (classic) and Stumpjumper ST (short travel). Back then, the Californian brand had released their long, low, and slack Stumpy EVO in an aluminum version, but we knew … Continue reading [Tested] Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Pro Carbon 27.5 →

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Simon Silver

[Tested] 2019 Fasthouse Trail Gear

Motocross apparel crossover brand Fasthouse entered the world of mountain biking two years ago, and signed a few key athletes like Tyler McCaul, Ryan Howard and Emil Johanss0n. After carving out their own unique take on retro style with contrast and … Continue reading [Tested] 2019 Fasthouse Trail Gear →

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Simon Silver

[Tested] Cannondale Habit Carbon 3

This winter we spent a good number of our rides aboard the $4,000, all black Cannondale Habit Carbon 3. You can find our summary of the bike, and some riding footage aboard the Habit in the video below. Read on for our full … Continue reading [Tested] Cannondale Habit Carbon 3 →

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Marco Toniolo

[Tested] OneUp Components Handlebar / EDC Stem

Back around Sea Otter time, in april OneUp Components presented an oval carbon handlebar with a dedicated stem designed to preload the headset, so you can insert their EDC multitool (tested here) without having to cut threads into the fork’s steerer tube. They sent us … Continue reading [Tested] OneUp Components Handlebar / EDC Stem →

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Stefano Udeschini

[First ride] The New MET Parachute MCR Helmet

MET, a pioneer of helmets with removable chin guards just released the new Parachute MCR, which rewrites the design rules of this category and does so while maintaining extremely high safety standards. Here we have a look at it in greater detail … Continue reading [First ride] The New MET Parachute MCR Helmet →

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Ian Collins

[Tested] Cane Creek eeWings

Several weeks back I built up an Evil Offering “Dream Bike” as a personal ride, to use when I’m not riding complete test bikes. It serves not only as a great excuse to put together an all out build, but also provides a place to … Continue reading [Tested] Cane Creek eeWings →

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Marco Toniolo

[Racing] Van Der Poel Demolishes Schurter in Nove Mesto

The men’s race was actually rather boring this time around, because it turned out to be a challenge between the two usual riders: Nino Schurter and Mathias Van Der Poel, who was looking for his first victory in the XC … Continue reading [Racing] Van Der Poel Demolishes Schurter in Nove Mesto →

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Stefano Udeschini

[First Ride] The New Trek Top Fuel

A few days before the Riva del Garda Bike Festival we were invited to the official presentation of the new Top Fuel, Trek’s full-suspension XC / Trail weapon. You read that right, I also entered the word “Trail”, as this is how … Continue reading [First Ride] The New Trek Top Fuel →

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Ian Collins

[Tested] Rapha Classic Bib Shorts II

Rapha isn’t exactly synonymous with mountain biking – at least in my mind anyway – so when their rep reached out to see if we were interested in testing some apparel, I initially hesitated. Admittedly curious about the brand, when … Continue reading [Tested] Rapha Classic Bib Shorts II →

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Marco Toniolo

Crank Brothers Synthesis vs. Zipp 3Zero Moto

Is low better?! We compared two enduro carbon wheelsets back to back: Crank Brothers Synthesis E11 and Zipp 3Zero Moto. Both with super low rim profiles, or no profile at all, both engineered to be compliant and to make riders … Continue reading Crank Brothers Synthesis vs. Zipp 3Zero Moto →

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Francesco Mazza

[Tested] Formula Selva R

Last October, Formula presented the new version of the Selva equipped with a “2Air” air cartridge with separate chambers for independent management of the positive and negative springs. Thanks to this solution, the mainstay fork from the Italian brand sees further adjustment possibilities, drawing inspiration from … Continue reading [Tested] Formula Selva R →

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Ian Collins

[Tested] Push HC97 Charger Damper Upgrade

Push the HC97 compression system introduced just a few weeks ago and they were kind enough to send one over the advance. In short, it replaces the compression system of a Charger or 2.1 damper by way of a partial … Continue reading [Tested] Push HC97 Charger Damper Upgrade →

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Marco Toniolo

[First Ride] Endura’s New Kneepads

As part of the presentation of their new ultra light full-face helmet, Endura also showed two pairs of knee pads, one with a soft shell and one with a rigid shell. Both have been developed in collaboration with D3O, and the … Continue reading [First Ride] Endura’s New Kneepads →

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Marco Toniolo

[First Ride] New Endura Ultralight Full Face

Endura presented their first full-face helmet at Maso Naranch, above Lake Garda. At 640 grams in size M (the one I tested), including padding, it is the lightest helmet on the market with downhill certification. This was possible thanks to the collaboration with Koroyd, material … Continue reading [First Ride] New Endura Ultralight Full Face →