£188.99 Weight: 373.9g (each, size 45) Sizes: 36-48 (some half sizes available) Northwave pitch the Rebel 3 as both a cross-country mountain biking and a gravel racing shoe. The upper has minimal seam

Nexx X.Lifetour £469.99

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