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American brand Ventum’s NS1 V3 is a premium all rounder offering pro level performance for real world racers

Cycling and carbon fibre are happy bedfellows. Frames, wheels, saddles, even shoes are made using this lightweight yet stiff and strong material. It’s omnipresent. Until, that is, you focus on spokes.

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While most big brands now offer two gravel bikes, Lapierre has just the one, which means by necessity the Crosshill CF has to do a bit of everything. Exploring, racing and everyday rides are all withi