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Liam Mercer

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Lizard Skins Monitor Ignite gloves review

The Monitor Ignite are Lizard Skins’ most minimal full-finger gloves. They’re built with a mega slim construction that provides all the bar feel without compromising on grip, comfort, and breathability. Although these gloves are super cool in the summer, they’re more than usable in changing conditions but they’re not without a couple of durability concerns. 

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Mondraker updates kid's mountain bike range

Mondraker's kid's bikes have gained traction by offering little riders proper bikes that don't hold back on performance. Today, the brand has revisited its kid's range adding two new models and equipped the Play and F-Play with Mahle's X35 motor system.

Merida One-Sixty 500 mountain bike review

The One-Sixty is Merida’s recently updated enduro bike. Using the very same frame as the One-Forty, it takes all of that goodness but simply ups the travel, unlocking the frame’s hidden potential and creating an absolute ripper that’s nothing short of capable. While it’s mega proficient downhill, the One-Sixty 500 is equally as impressive when it comes to cranking back up, all while delivering some serious bang for the buck and engaging yet forgiving trail dynamics.

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Specialized issues recall for Supacaz Orbitron pedals

Earlier, Specialized published a stop ride/stop sale notice of its Supacaz Orbitron flat pedals and now, the brand has announced a voluntary recall stating that the pedal body might detach from the spindle and cause a falling hazard.

YT Industries Gravity Cordura pants review

The YT Industries Gravity Cordura Pants came as part of a collection of fresh shorts and trousers to bolster the bike brand’s Performance Wear clothing range. And, while it’s all too easy to palm off YT’s foray into the world of apparel as an attempt to get its customers to part with more cash upon checkout of their new bikes, these trousers represent a good option in the uber-competitive best MTB pants market.

Mountain bike icons - Greg Minnaar

Greg Minnaar set to leave Santa Cruz Syndicate

Questions about Greg Minnaar's future have been in the air throughout the 2023 season, with many guessing that this might be his final year, or that he might be on to something else altogether. Now, one thing has been confirmed: Minnaar won't be racing as part of the Santa Cruz Syndicate in 2024.

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YT Industries updates its Decoy MX Core lineup

YT Industries offers its bike ranges a little differently from other brands. Instead of updating its full range of bikes each year, the German brand has two lineups, Core and Uncaged. The former brings fresh kit to the brand's bike as and when it sees fit. Today, YT has done just that with its well-reviewed Decoy MX e-MTB, and here are all of the details.

MET Parachute MCR convertible helmet review

MET has completely shaken up its Parachute helmet design by kitting it with a removable chin bar with help from Fidlock’s magnetic technology. Thanks to great comfort, top breathability and a great build quality, the Parachute MCR could pass for one of the best full-face MTB helmets, however, it’s pricy and its chin bar is seriously difficult to attach while using the helmet.

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Giant introduces the all-new TRX and TRA MTB wheelsets

Today, Giant has introduced two brand-new mountain bike wheelsets, the TRX and TRA and both share the very same technologies. However, they differ in that the former comes with a carbon composite rim while the latter is alloy. While it's great to see two wheelsets offer the very same features at different price points, both are built with increased pinch flat protection and impressive 72-tooth pawl freehubs. Here are all of the details.

Endura MT500 Spray Gilet review

The Endura MT500 Spray Gilet is designed as an added layer of insulation with enough weather protection to remain comfortable on damp days. While its colour will certainly divide opinion, it performs its role almost perfectly thanks to well-placed waterproof panels and a sorted fit. However, it would be great to see more ventilation and a bit more room around the arms. Read on to see how it fares among the best cycling gilets.

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