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Liam Mercer

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Rapid Racer Products ProGuard Mini Bolt On mudguard review

Even though Rapid Racer Products ProGuard Front Mini Bolt On is the smallest mudguard in the brand’s range, it packs quite the muck-protection punch. Not only is it light and secure on the bike but it also looks great and comes with a range of adapter brackets, helping it fit a whole bunch of forks straight out of the pack. To put it simply, there’s nothing not to like, earning it a worthy spot in the best MTB mudguards category.

Focus presents the new Raven - downcountry hardtail gets more aggressive

Focus has today unveiled its updated Raven downcountry bike. This time round, the brand has gone even more aggressive with its geometry, donning it with a shorter stem and a longer top tube. Its geometry is also adjustable.

Wahoo joins forces with Trailforks adding mapping to Elemnt range

Wahoo, the brand best known for its range of cycling computers and smart trainers has announced that it's partnering with Trailforks to offer a range of handy new features within its Elemnt range of computers.

Maxxis Minion DHR II, Hayes' Dominion A4 brakes, tools from Topeak and more

Once again we've got another Five Cool Things that have come in for testing. First off we've got Hayes' four-pot Dominion A4 brakes, as well as another gravel-specific mini pump from Topeak and a Tubi Valve Cleaner. Wrapping up the cool kit is the new ABUS Moventor helmet and some Maxxis Minion DHR II tyres.

The YT Industries Decoy goes full carbon and gets a bigger battery

Donning a Shimano EP8 motor, the Decoy takes the role of the e-MTB in YT Industries range. For 2023, the brand has expanded its e-bike lineup, adding a higher-end build and the option to fit a larger battery. Here's everything you need to know.

Lazer Coyote KinetiCore helmet review

The Lazer Coyote KinetiCore brings excellent ventilation and interesting rotational impact protection tech at a very neat price. It also features a high-quality build resulting in impressive comfort and a respectable weight that’ll please new and experienced riders alike, although it sits a bit high on the head and the straps pose a bit of a wrestling match to start with.

Canyon Spectral:ON CF8 e-MTB review

Thanks to a huge geometry overhaul in 2022, Canyon's Spectral:ON CF8 naturally excels when the terrain gets steep and technical. It’s one of the lighter e-MTBs around and this has resulted in it being a lively yet well-mannered bike and a genuine segment contender among the best e-MTBs. However, it is lacking in one area: its uphill behaviour.

Canyon Grizl goes retro

Ah, the simple days of the 90s when we were rewinding our overplayed Brimful of Asha singles with a pencil and riding trails well beyond the capabilities of our bikes. Now, in 2023, Canyon has paid homage to the days of MTV and pogs with the garishly coloured but aptly named Grizl CF SL 7 Throwback. 

Revel Rodeo is the world's first fully 3D-printed downhill bike

Today, US-based bike brand, Revel, has revealed what it claims is the first-ever bike frame that's been completely built using 3D-printing techniques. This concept bike proves just what can happen in the modern additive manufacturing and bicycle industry.

YT Industries updates Capra Core 3's spec list

The Capra has been a staple of the YT Industries' range for years now and, for 2023, the brand has taken the Core 3 and has tweaked its kit list, bringing it up to date with wireless shifting and race-proven RockShox suspension.

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