With several brands releasing new products, tech of the week is back to highlight the hottest kit and the week's most interesting technologies. This week, we'll take a look at the Whyte E-Lyte Evo, DMR's new Deathgrip2, the Mondraker Arid and more.

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Whyte unveils the E-Lyte Evo

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Lowering the centre of gravity on an e-MTB has been Whyte's biggest pursuit over the last few years with the e-160 and e-180 bikes receiving different motor arrangements to lower the battery in the downtube. With that, the brand claims that lowering the centre of gravity results in better handling.

Whyte has unveiled its latest e-mountain bike, the E-Lyte Evo. It takes everything that made the regular E-Lyte so excellent but graces it with the Bosch Performance Line CX motor. Not only does the motor give the bike full-fat e-MTB-level grunt but also puts more mass lower in the frame, resulting in the lowest CoG of any e-mountain bike.

We've already got a full review of the E-Lyte Evo RS ready for reading. But for more, here's the story - the Whyte E-Lyte Evo claims to have the lowest centre of gravity.

The Arid is Mondraker's first non-assisted gravel bike

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Gravel is now fully integrated into Mondraker's identity as the mountain bike-orientated brand has added a second gravel bike to its range. This time, it doesn't pack motor assistance but draws inspiration from the Dusty e-gravel bike. And like the e-gravel bike, it's designed to balance stiffness with compliance for easy acceleration but plenty of comfort.

Head over to the story to learn more - The Arid is Mondraker's first non-assisted gravel bike.

The DMR Deathgrip2 gets new rubber and features

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Brendan Fairclough's signature grip, the Deathgrip, has been updated. In the lead-up to his film Deathgrip2, the new Deathgrip2 grips feature a handful of new bits and bobs, such as exposed bar ends for durability, slimmer locking collars and a range of rubber compounds.

They're available in thick and thin sizes, with or without flanges, and a bunch of colours.

For more details, read our report - The DMR Deathgrip2 gets new rubber and features.

The Calibre Bossnut gets a price drop

Calibre Bossnut, by off-road.cc

Only a month after its release, Calibre has given the Bossnut a price drop. Already easy on the wallet, the entry-level full susser was priced at a very reasonable £1,700, and now, it'll set you back just £999.

The bike is ready to rip with hydraulic brakes, a dropper seatpost and proper tyres in the form of a Maxxis Minion DHF up front and a Forkaster at the rear. The budget bike market was already getting exciting with the Boardman MTR and Voodoo Canzo bikes, but now it's really heating up.

Here's a closer look at the sale - The Calibre Bossnut becomes an absolute bargain at £999.

We dive into the ins and outs of UDH

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Introduced in 2019, SRAM's UDH or Universal Derailleur Hanger is now a regular fixture on nearly every mountain bike. It's also growing in popularity among the gravel and road scenes. It was created out of necessity and is one of the rare examples of a new standard becoming exactly that.

In this piece, Lance goes deep into the details, outlining the pros and cons, and why UDH matters.

For more, here's the article - What is UDH and why does it matter?

Clever kids MTB components with Funn

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Kid-specific components are often overlooked and pretty hard to find to tell the truth. Building a bike with shiny components built especially for little riders is an absolute must, and is a good way to get your kid into cycling.

Those components can range from pedals built for smaller feet or even slimmer grips for smaller hands. In this article, we outline the kinds of products you can buy and why it matters.

Clever component upgrades for kids bikes. 

Save with The Rider Firm!

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The Rider Firm, the brand behind Hunt, Privateer and Cairn has kicked off the Black Friday sales early – and the brand hasn't done things by halves. In the sale, you can pick up a brand new Privateer mountain bike with a free upgrade to carbon wheels, and you can take advantage of the Huntsale that offers up to 30% off a fresh set of hoops.

There's a little more under the hood, too, so head over to the article for more - The Rider Firm is offering huge savings off bikes and wheels.

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