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Liam Mercer

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Mondraker unveils the 2022 line-up

Today, Mondraker has launched the bulk of the 2022 offering, although the brand is keeping its cards close to its chest with certain models due to be announced later on in the year. With the updated range, Mondraker has refined the ZERO suspension system, FORWARD geometry design, and the new MIND telemetry system that was launched earlier this year. Here's everything we know.

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Canyon updates the race winning Inflite for 2022

Ripe for another hopefully dominant season, Canyon has updated its cyclocross bike, the Inflite. Gracing this year's models are fresh colourways and a number of component updates which should hopefully keep the bike as competitive as it has been.

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First Look: 2021 Scott Ransom 920 - Scott's do-it-all enduro brawler

Fresh in for testing, and our new Editor's first off.road.cc test bike, is the Scott Ransom 920. It comes with a host of cool tech, including the Twinloc remote that has become expected on Scott's bikes and it's sorted with a fairly aggro geometry. It can also accommodate either 650b or 29" wheels. Read on for all of the juicy details.

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5 cool things from VHS, FiveTen, 100% and Troy Lee Designs

After some of the slightly... Strange kit we had in 5 cool things last week, we've toned things down a little with some more conventional bits and pieces. But don't worry, they're still worthy and definitely cool enough to take a spot here. Here are five of the coolest things that have come in for testing this week.

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Trek refreshes the Roscoe for 2022

With Trek's latest release, the Roscoe, the brand has given the hardtail a whole new geometry and a whole host of neat frame updates to bring it bang up to date. Included in the four news bikes on offer is a cheaper model, making the Roscoe more attainable than ever.

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First Look: 2021 Vitus Sentier 27 VR

The Vitus Sentier 27 VR has just landed in the office and we’ve been pretty excited about this one. Its understated look may not catch the eye but that’s best left to its price as the Sentier 27 VR looks to be the benchmark sub-2k hardtail for value. Let’s have a look at what we get for the cash.

Rapha Men's Trail Shorts review

The Rapha Men's Trail Shorts come as part of the brand's recently released off-road clothing range. As expected from the high-end clothing brand, they're an excellent but pricey pair of shorts that are sorted with all of the features you'll ever need. However, the brand has very just missed the mark as the shorts fit is a little off.

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Hope shows off the new Union Pedals - Brand new CNC clipless pedals from Hope

A long time coming for fans of Hope's flat pedals and existing range of components, the brand has unleashed the Union line-up of clipless pedals to the market. Hope brings years of CNC machining experience to balance strength, weight, and performance to the new range of pedals.

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5 cool things from Vitus, Coros, Blackburn, Send It!, and Alpine Stars

These Fridays seem to be coming quicker and quicker but the flow of cool kit hasn't stopped rolling in. This week we've got a mega techy watch, a host of bikepacking bags from Blackburn, a great value hardtail from Vitus, and a mountain bike based board game, perfect for those rainy days. 5 cool things, let's go.

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Cube pulls the curtains on the new 2022 line-up

For 2022, Cube has given the whole range of bikes a pretty considerable overhaul. The brand's cross country bike has seen a name change with an additional model joining the line-up, the long-travel enduro brawler has seen a big update and there are a series of changes to the Stereo Hybrid range. There's a lot to go through here, so let's get started

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