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Liam Mercer

Articles by Liam Mercer

Juice Lubes Dirt Juice bike cleaner review

Juice Lubes’ Dirt Juice is an effective cleaner at a good price, foams up easily and is biodegradable. It also won't harm any seals (don't spray them in the face though, they get grumpy) and won't contaminate your brake pads either. The spray head could deliver more coverage, though.

Juice Lubes Double Ender brush review

The Juice Lubes Double Ender is a twin-pronged brush that's excellent for jamming into linkages at hard-to-reach filth. It’s cheap, simple and a must-have for any full suspension mountain bike rider.

Giant Romero SL saddle review

The Giant Romero SL saddle, found on the brand's top-end Reign and Trance bikes but available separately, is a comfortable if slightly flexy saddle aimed at trail and enduro riders. The shape is great if you prefer a rounder saddle, but it’s not quite as supportive as some of the competition.

Topeak Mini PT30 multitool review

The Topeak Mini PT30 is a little beast of a multitool that has very nearly all trailside mishaps covered. It’s just missing one important thing...

Alpinestars Vector Tech Pilot helmet review

The Vector Tech Pilot from Alpinestars is a comfortable and reasonably well-ventilated lid. It’s equipped with MIPS and has some neat little aids if you’re full enduro and use goggles,but it’s just a touch on the heavy side.

Topeak Mini Dual mini pump review

The Topeak Mini Dual is a bare bones, basic pump with one clever trick up its sleeve – it pumps air on both the in and the out stroke. For its size it’s efficient and the action is smooth, but for high-volume mountain bike tyres it's just a little bit too slow.

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The Crankbrothers Highline goes gravel and XC

Following from the success of the Highline 3 and 7, Crankbrothers has released the Highline XC/Gravel. As its name suggests, it comes in a new 27.2 diameter and shorter travel options. Crankbrothers has also released a new remote built especially for drop bars.

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Salsa introduces the Journeyman 24

The Journeyman 24 promises to bring mixed surface riding with a capable spec to kids who want to join their families on their off-road adventures.

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Hayes unveil the Dominion T2 brakes

Today Hayes has announced the release of the Dominion T2 brake set. It comes built with some fancy materials to create the lightest Dominion yet without compromising on feel. It also has a bunch of neat tricks to make maintenance that bit easier. 

Continental Trail King ProTection Apex tyre review

The Continental Trail King ProTection Apex is a fast-rolling and ultra-grippy tyre on hardpack, especially on the rear. However, it lacks braking bite on steep trails, and can feel vague as a front tyre in the wrong conditions.

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