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Liam Mercer

Articles by Liam Mercer

Bontrager Dual Charger floor pump review

The Dual Charger is Bontrager's offering to the floor pump market. The high volume/high-pressure switch makes the Dual Charger a versatile choice if you have a mountain bike and a road rig in the shed but it's a touch pricier than other well-established competitors.

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Cotic's BFe hardcore hardtail gets long, slack and low treatment for 2020

Cotic is a brand that's always kept it real with steel and it's now gone full circle and updated its toughnut BFe hardtail with the Longshot geometry inspired by the original bike, with a number of tweaks to bring it bang up to date.

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First Look: Hope RX gravel crankset

With gravel riding ever-growing in popularity, Hope has entered the gravel fray with the release of their RX gravel chainset, which uses a rather clever hollow bonded CNC machined aluminium arm to deliver a respectably lightweight chainset.

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3T bolsters the Exploro range with two more wallet friendly models

Following the success of 3T's more affordable (but still not cheap) Exploro Rival, the brand has added two more Exploros to fill in any gaps in the line, respectively featuring Shimano's new GRX gravel bike drivetrain and wireless SRAM AXS shifting.

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Lynskey launches new 2020 GR Race titanium gravel bike

Well-known US titanium frame builder Lynskey has just launched a new gravel machine they claim is their fastest ever. Called the GR Race, it's got aero tubing, clearance for up to 45mm tyres on 700c wheels and it'll be available in two complete builds as well as a frameset.

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Merida adds carbon framed eOne-Forty to e-bike range

With the success of their enduro orientated eOne-Sixty, Merida has added the new eOne-Forty to their line of e-bikes. Featuring a carbon front triangle and integrated battery design built around a Shimano motor this bike is aimed at trail riders and those who are looking to cover miles in comfort.

Crankbrothers Klic HP + Gauge review

The Crankbrothers Klic HP + Gauge is a multifunctional high-pressure mini pump, aimed at gravel riders to bridge the gap between a full-on pump and a CO2 inflator. It's small size means it's a great option for commuters and the built-in CO2 inflator is great for a mid-race quick fix, but it's rather pricey.

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Kona launches new Remote 160 e-MTB

Kona have joined the fray with their new aluminium e-bike the Remote 160. Based on the well-received Process 153, the brand promises the 160mm travel full suspension electric bike to be the ultimate enduro e-bike.

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Video: Cycling UK go mid-week bikepacking

Join Cycling UK on their mid-week bikepacking mini adventure from the comfort of your own home with this video aimed to inspire you to get out there and enjoy the fresh autumnal weather.

Topeak Joe Blow Mountain X track pump review

Topeak's Joe Blow Mountain X is a track pump designed for the demands of high volume tubeless mountain bike tyres and fat bike tyres. It sits neatly between the brand's Sport series and their well-reviewed Joe Blow Booster, offering vast volume with little effort. At £55, it's more expensive (and less versatile) than some, but this pump is massively efficient and extremely well built.

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