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Easton Havoc UST 26 wheelset
The Easton Havoc UST 26 is a hardcore wheelset that blurs the lines between downhill performance and – at 805g for the front and 1,050g for the rear – trail/enduro weight. We fitted our 26in set...
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Trail Tech: eye on innovations
As winter releases its icy grip on the northern hemisphere, the bicycle industry is coming out of hibernation and gearing up for yet another season. Here are a few technologies we expect to take center...
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Rapha’s new drag-reducing Pro Team Aero Jersey launched
Joining Rapha’s Pro Team collection for 2015 is the new Aero Jersey, which has been created to offer an aerodynamic advantage thanks to a slim-fitting race cut. This 'free speed' will cost you £130...
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How to beat the burn while cycling
You're climbing that hill at max effort, and pushing and pushing and pushing, and then it hits: the burn. Lactic acid is building up in your muscles and, increasingly, you're no longer able to sustain...
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Kask launches Mojito XL helmet for larger Asian craniums
Following a year-long study into Asian head sizes, Italian helmet brand Kask has launched the Mojito XL – a larger version of the helmet used by Chris Froome and Team Sky.Unveiled at this year’s...
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Lezyne launches GPS cycling computers
Lezyne is expanding its bicycle accessories empire with a whole new category: GPS computers. Three new models are coming this year, ranging from a small-and-simple unit with just the bare essentials,...
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Whyte Saxon Cross Team
Whyte has been a serial mountain bike innovator since the mid-90s, and expanding into the world of drop bar bikes hasn’t stopped it trying new things – in this case playing with accepted cyclocross...
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SRAM brings 1x tech to the road - SRAM R1?
SRAM’s three 1x11 mountain bike groups and the CX1 cyclocross group have earned praise for their simplicity and durability – but how will a 1x11 drivetrain designed for the road be received? With...
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Hayes Radar brakes
Fifteen years ago nearly every disc brake on a bike was a Hayes. The company pioneered open hydraulic systems and the ‘post mount’ standard. The company returned to the brake market with the...
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X-Fusion Roughcut HLR damper design revealed
X-Fusion has launched a brand-new fork damper called Roughcut HLR at the Taipei Cycle Show. The cartridge design supposedly offers not only better on-trail performance but also easier adjustments in an...
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SwiftCarbon Evil Twin frame – exclusive first ride
The SwiftCarbon Evil Twin was first announced in late 2014, and is the brand's first dual suspension mountain bike. It's focused on cross-country and marathon races. BikeRadar recently got to test-ride...
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SRAM and RockShox dive deep into Boost 148 for 29+ and 27.5+ mountain bikes
If you haven’t yet caught wind of ‘plus’-sized mountain bikes with their semi-fat 2.5 to 3in tyres, you’re going to soon – and in a big way. Both 29+ and 27.5+ mountain bikes are receiving...
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Praxis Cycles’ new wide-range 10-speed cassette – full details released
Praxis Cycles' 11-40t 10-speed mountain bike cassette has made its official debut at the Taipei Cycle Show. Costing just US$130 and weighing just 320g, it’s looking like an economical way to build a...
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WTB goes big and light with new tyres, rims and saddle
WTB is betting heavy on bigger mountain bike rims and tyres by introducing four new wide-profile rims and a new plus-sized tyre, as seen at the Taipei Cycle Show. The brand hasn’t forgotten how to...
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GT Fury Team - first ride
Few DH bikes can claim the kind of success achieved by the GT Fury, which has taken riders to World Cup, World Championship and Red Bull Rampage wins since its launch in 2013. We couldn’t wait to try...
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Plug tubeless tyres with Sahmurai Sword
Attending the 2015 Absa Cape Epic has opened our eyes to the popularity of tubeless tyre plugs. These sticky ‘worms’ are forced through a tubeless puncture to quickly fix common flats without...
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The blisteringly fast new wave of Hour Record bikes
Since the Hour Record bike regulations were simplified by the UCI in May 2014, there has been a rash of attempts on the title – and among those leg-burning, all-out efforts, we’ve had some gorgeous...
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Zipp 202 Firecrest CCL Disc wheels
Following the success of its 303 Firecrest CCL Disc wheels, Zipp’s 202 wheelset is a tough, versatile all-rounder. It's only offered only as a clincher, and is aimed at riders who want high quality...
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Pro bike: Nino Schurter's Scott Spark 700 - video
BikeRadar recently had a visit from Scott Sports who kindly brought along the exceptional bit of kit that is Nino Schurter’s very own Scott Spark 700.This was the bike that Nino raced to second place...
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Best waterproof jackets for cycling
Cycling will, at some point, demand a rain jacket. And given that you can never tell when it will rain, you need to have the right outerwear to hand. A huge range of options are available in terms of...
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