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When Keegan Swenson crossed the finish line to win the gruelling Leadville Trail 100 MTB race in a time of five hours and 45 minutes, as soon as the celebrations died down, it was his Santa Cruz Blur

As if it was meant to be, I finally managed to get my hands on the parts and tools needed to upgrade the cranks and chainring on my Wild. After some flurried Googling and general expert-bothering, I w

£949 The renowned-for-fun hardtail is back Vitus Bikes have re-emerged quietly from the collapse and eventual acquisition of Wiggle and Chain Reaction Cycles with the launch of two new budget-friendly

Entry-level carbon road wheel is a solid, great-value option that covers all bases well

Heading to the mountains this winter? We’ve got the most colourful, hi-tech and innovative kit required for an adrenaline-fuelled winter sports break, whether your main objective is staying safe on the slopes, exceeding the speed of sound on your favourite black run or dazzling other skiers with a spectacularly bright jacket

Kit reviews from Britain’s most experienced gear-testing team. Here, Francesca Donovan and David Linternn focus on two innovative new outdoor products