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Liam Mercer

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Knog PWR Mountain Kit light review

The Knog PWR Mountain Kit comprises a modular light, a power pack and a whole host of attachments and settings. That means it can be mounted in a variety of ways. It’s incredibly solid, nicely priced and super easy to use – in fact, it’s seriously hard to knock.

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Everything you need to know about MIPS - MIPS launches brand new range

MIPS has launched a brand new product range along which comes with a more defined selection and classification. The brand has done this with the hopes that this will help both consumers and designers pick the right kind of MIPS for its intended use.

Maxxis Dissector 3C Maxx Terra EXO+ tyre review

The Maxxis Dissector 3C Maxx Terra EXO+ is yet another signature tyre from the brand, this time, in collaboration with downhill pro Troy Brosnan. While aimed primarily at dry conditions, it's a fast-rolling, predictable and impressive – if expensive – all-rounder.

Carrera Titan X 2021 review

The Titan X from Halfords brand Carrera offers the benefits of a full-suspension mountain bike for a very modest sum. It boasts all the mod cons with the spec of bikes twice its price, but while its suspension platform is a shining aspect, its geometry could be tweaked to cater to a wider audience.

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Salsa's Timberjack gets updated for 2021 - The Timberjack gets the long, low and slack treatment

Fresh off its release this time last year, the Salsa Timberjack gets its first overhaul this year. It gets the longer, lower, and slacker treatment and gets an update to its adjustable drop-outs. Of course, there's also a change to its spec.

Madison Isoler Mesh Men's LS baselayer review

The Isoler Mesh Men's Long Sleeve Baselayer from Madison is a great garment that’s half the price of the brand’s own merino baselayer. It does an excellent job of keeping you warm during the colder months, and the mesh construction stops it from overheating. Just be sure to size up, as the fit is a bit small.

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The Maxxis Shorty mountain bike tyre gets an overhaul - Revamped for even better performance

The Maxxis' Shorty has gained a serious fan base for its impressive versatility in the wet and for its quick mud-shedding. For 2021, the Shorty gets a revamp with the aim of making it an even more capable aggressive tyre. 

Ragley Marley 1.0 review

The Marley 1.0 is Ragley’s alloy trail hardtail, and it's impressively capable while being heaps of fun on a range of trails. Ragley has been wise with the spec and for the most part, the geometry is on point. However, it trades climbing excellence for its downhill prowess.

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Pivot introduces the E-Vault - New e-bike for 2021 gets a Fazua motor

Featuring many of the same build and ride qualities as the acclaimed Vault, Pivot has taken the super versatile acoustic bike and has added a Fazua motor, promising seamless incorporation. Introducing, the E-Vault. It gets ISO FLEX damping tech along with a tuned carbon frame. Read on for all of the details.

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Michelin release two brand new tyres - The Wild AM2 and Force AM2

After the success of the Wild Enduro tyres, Michelin has launched two brand new additions, the Wild AM2 and Force AM2. The former is focussed on providing maximum grip over mixed and loose conditions, with the latter aimed at hardpack to mixed.

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