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Liam Mercer

Articles by Liam Mercer

Pirelli Scorpion Enduro M tyre review

Not to be confused with the tackier, racier Race model, the Pirelli Scorpion Enduro M is the brand's mixed conditions trail and enduro mountain bike tyre. In many cases, this tyre hits the markers and should provide excellent and reliable traction through a range of scenarios while rolling surprisingly efficiently. However, its window of excellent traction is comparatively slim and its casing can feel rather harsh.

POC Resistance Enduro Adjustable glove review

The POC Resistance Enduro Adjustable gloves are designed for the rigours of enduro mountain biking. They marry a superb build quality with the perfect fit and features that work. The Resistance Enduro Adjustable gloves may cost an arm and a leg but they’re without a doubt one of the best mountain bike gloves currently available.

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Pivot's Switchblade all-mountain bike gets a boost in versatility

Over the past few years, Pivot has been actively overhauling its range to keep its bikes up to date with modern trends. Today, the brand has made several small tweaks to the iconic Switchblade, retaining the all-mountain ride it's known for while widening its riding remit.

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Video: Hardtail XC vs full-suspension enduro bike - which is faster?

There's always been a divide between enduro and XC riders and the bikes differ vastly in terms of geometry, suspension travel and weight. Privateer rider Fergus Ryan and Merida's Jeremy Bigg headed out to the Forest of Dean with Will Greenfield to ask the question, 'can an XC hardtail keep up with an enduro bike?'

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The Focus VAM2 SL is a new lightweight e-mountain bike

Thanks to advancements in motor tech, e-MTBs are becoming lighter and as agile as regular pedal-powered mountain bikes. And with the new VAM2 SL, that's exactly what Focus has tried to create.

Scott Lumen eRide 900 e-MTB review

I get the impression that Scott has labelled the Lumen eRide 900 as a cross-country/light trail bike to aid its pursuit of creating one of the lightest e-MTBs around and it’s worked. However, thanks to some solid geometry choices and responsive trail manners, the Lumen is a real dark horse and one of the best e-MTBs on the market. However, some componentry choices hold the bike back.

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Sonder's Broken Road now available with a steel frame

Having launched both the Sedona and El Camino late last year, Sonder has today unveiled the Broken Road Steel adventure bike. It takes the solid foundations laid by the established titanium-framed Broken Road but adds a more accessible price point without affecting the ride.

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Privateer pulls the covers off its Gen 2 161 and 141 mountain bikes

Privateer has been incredibly generous with its mass of sneak peeks, prototype rider videos and even its new rider announcements – all of which included details and glimpses of its prototype bike. The wait though is now finally over with the unveiling of not one, but two brand-new bikes. Each model rocks a new suspension design as well as chainstay adjustment and a range of other neat tweaks. 

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The Canyon Spectral gets less suspension for 2024

Canyon's all-mountain/trail bike, the Spectral, has been in its current guise for a few years now which means it's due for an update. Today, the German brand has done just that, taking away some of its suspension travel, and equipping it with the controversial K.I.S system to name just a few of the updates. Here's everything you need to know about the 2024 Canyon Spectral.

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Challenge's new Gravine gravel tyre is built 'to push boundaries'

The new Gravine utilises Challenge's wealth of knowledge in cyclo-cross tyre design and the result is an aggressively treaded gravel tyre that's designed to excel in the most technical terrain. Available in two carcasses, the brand says it's primed to push gravel boundaries further than before.

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