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Golden beginnings – How Pinarello’s Dogma XC HT rose to the top of cross-country mountain biking

I took Pinarello’s Dogma XC hardtail back to where it first won gold to find out what made the Italian XC racing thoroughbred so dominant

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Continental’s Olympic and World Championship XC winning Race King Protection is the fastest rolling MTB tire I’ve ever ridden, but it’s not for the nervous

I’ve been riding Continental’s Race King tire to find out what focusing on ultimate rolling speed rather than reassuring grip feels like on the trail

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Schwalbe Rocket Ron XC tire review – our favorite all-condition race tire

Can Schwalbe’s Rocket Ron Addix Speed Super Race really combine XC speed with trail style grip and is there anyone it won’t work for?

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Is GT's Sensor ST Carbon Pro full-suspension MTB cheap at half the price?

GT's carbon fiber, short-travel trail bike is one of many being sold super cheap right now. Guy Kesteven and his northern test team have been riding it for months to see if it's actually worth buying

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Renen GC-2 glove review – high-performance, lightweight gloves handmade in the USA

Lightweight and super comfortable gloves that challenge for the top spot

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Renen Unite MTB long sleeve jersey review – technical riding jersey with unique customization options

Renen’s Unite jersey features a clever mix of fabrics to maximise airflow with the option to add your name and race number

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Renen Drop MTB Shorts review – hand-crafted, premium, warm weather shorts with unique sizing options

Super comfortable lightweight short that excel on many levels

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The all-new Calibre Bossnut is a fantastic comeback and only a shock tweak away from being a totally awesome budget full-sus MTB

The affordable mountain bike market has never had more excellent, new, or 'old stock sold cheap’ options than it does now. So is Calibre’s Bossnut a straight to the top comeback? Guy Kesteven has been putting the hours in to tell you exactly what you need to know about this…

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Northwave Corsair 2 shoes review – clipless trail shoes with high-end tech at an attractive price

A decent option if you’re on a budget and looking for a good level of performance and comfort

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Renen Flow MTB jersey review – stylish aesthetic with performance to match

Renen Flow MTB jersey being worn by a model by a mtb trail

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Race Face SixC 35 handlebar review – super-wide carbon bar built for hardcore riding

Compliant, composed, and super-wide. This bar helps reduce hand fatigue but does require rider input to maximise the benefits

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Alpinestars Vector Tech Solid helmet review – a trail lid from a brand well-used to high-speed off-road endeavors

With a long history of pedal and moto off-road kit, I had high expectations from this Alpinestars lid. But does it live up to the iconic logo?

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Where does Vittoria’s new Peyote XC Race Formulation tire rank in the race rubber grid? Veteran velocity tire tester Guy Kesteven has been riding one for months to find out

Vittoria’s Peyote XC Race Formulation uses combines their latest rubber compound and carcass with a distinctive new tread pattern, but how does it compare to other high speed tires in a range of conditions?

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Renen MTB Pant review – outstanding fit with style to match

A DH-focused pant that transfers well to trail riding, with high levels of comfort and performance and is available in a massive range of sizes to suit most.

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DHaRCO Mens Race glove review – minimalist, mid-weight option

Super-comfy with a fantastic fit and great looks. If you like minimalist design with robust construction, these could be for you.

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Has Vittoria improved its legendary Mezcal tires with the latest XC Race Formulation version? I’ve been riding them in all conditions to find out

Will Mezcal’s fanatically loyal fan base still love the latest version and who else should now consider using the bigger, tougher, more controlled version of this classic speed tire?

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Fox Racing Proframe RS Taunt helmet review – lightweight, high-venting enduro helmet with high-tech protection

If you’re after a lightweight, pedal-friendly, highly venting full-face helmet with top levels of protection then the Fox Proframe RS could be for you

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Endura Women's SingleTrack Liner Short review – a great wardrobe essential

A very well designed and made MTB-specific liner, and at a decent price too

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DHaRCO Mens Short Sleeve Tech Tee review – a technical riding jersey masquerading as a T-shirt

There’s tons of tech hidden in this casual-styled riding jersey from Australian-style masters DHaRCO

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Deity Skywire 35mm Carbon handlebar review – lightweight burly bars for trail-specific duties

If you are after a new handlebar with increased vibration dampening that can also sharpen up handling for enduro and trail bikes, then the Skywire could be for you.

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ODI Vanquish Lock-On Grips review – grips with inbuilt D3O vibration dampening tech

Does the originator of the lock-on grip nail it with its new Vanquish model? ODI's latest grip features a hi-tech D3O compound that promises exceptional levels of comfort and control

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Santa Cruz's brand-new Vala e-MTB gets Bosch's latest full-power motor but ditches VPP. I've ridden it and it's one hell of a bike

The full-power Heckler is no more, but here comes the Vala to fill Santa Cruz's mid-travel e-MTB void

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Fizik Tempo Aliante R5 saddle review – a wavey profile with a large pressure-relieving cut-out, but it won't be for everyone

The Aliante R5 promises all-day comfort, but this wasn’t the case when venturing away from the tarmac

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Crankbrothers F16 multi-tool review – neatly packaged trail-side essentials

The Crankbrothers F16 is the most comprehensive multi-tool in their metal-cased F-series. It takes the F11 and adds an easy-to-use chain tool to the mix

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