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Liam Mercer

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Pirelli updates Scorpion enduro tyre range - New SmartGRIP compound and M tread pattern

Today, Pirelli has launched its revisions to the Scorpion enduro and e-mountain bike tyre range. Not only have they been designed and evolved to boost performance for all disciplines, but the brand has added a new rubber compound, and a burly ProWALL casing option has been added to the enduro tyres. The M tyre's tread has also seen a redesign.

TRP Trail EVO brake review

Benefitting from a lot of tech found on the brand’s range topping DH-R brake, TRP’s Trail EVO stoppers produce enough power to slow even the weightiest of bikes with impressive consistency. However, the lever feel won’t suit everyone and they’re certainly not the lightest options in the best mountain bike brakes category.

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Lapierre celebrates 75 years with limited edition colourways

Today, Lapierre celebrates 75 years in the biz, and to commemorate the milestone anniversary, the brand has launched three bikes (including one road) rocking a special edition colourway. The off-road rippers draped with the fresh colours are the XR and the Overvolt AM.

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Win a Peruzzo bike car rack worth £665!

This competition has now closed and the winner is "chrisjgblues". Peruzzo will be in touch shortly to arrange your prize for you!

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Video: Can you coast to coast on an e-bike?

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For many riders e-bikes have become a tool that allows them to escape into new areas, going beyond what they might normally attempt. There is, however, one hurdle – range anxiety. The thought of heading into the wilderness and running out of battery is something that I am sure any e-bike rider will be very aware of. We wanted to find out how far we can push the limits, and take on an epic coast-to-coast adventure across Wales.

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5 cool things from Fidlock, Gusset, Michelin, Goodr and Rockstop

Another week, another 5 cool things! This time around, we've got an elastic titanium bottle, some aggressive mixed conditions tyres along with some tyre inserts made in the Lake District. We've also got a blingy stem and some budget-friendly glasses. Take a look.

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Trek unveils the all-new Fuel EXe e-MTB – a fresh mid-powered e-bike

The brand new Fuel EXe from Trek claims to balance the line between an acoustic mountain bike and a full e-bike, claiming to have developed the world's most invisible assist. It gets a motor designed by TQ, a 360Wh battery, and is said to weigh just 18.4kg. Here's everything you need to know.

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American Classic launches new downcountry, trail and enduro tyres

American Classic has re-entered the mountain bike tyre market, introducing four brand new tyres for downcountry through to enduro use. With the new tread patterns, there are three different constructions allowing the brand's new range to cover a range of bases.

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Pirelli announces the Cinturato Gravel RC - A new gravel race tyre

Pirelli has launched the latest addition to its tyre lineup, the Cinturato Gravel RC. It's a racing version of the much-loved Cinturato Gravel tyre, designed especially for modern gravel races.

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Team ORCC: EP 06. - National XC, Summer CX and FOD Thursdays

We are now halfway through the year but the momentum is still high for Team ORCC. Over June Brad took on a National cross country event in Cornwall, Liam C takes us through a summer cyclocross race and I have a go at a FOD Thursdays race. Here's your half-year update.

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