Once the weather turns wet and wintry – and the two always seem to go hand-in-hand – riding can quickly become cold and unpleasant if you’re not well-prepared. But there’s a lot you can do to get your

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I’d like a new trail bike. I’ve been riding a Santa Cruz Bronson for five years and it’s time I made a change. While my mates think I should get an enduro bike, I’d rather stick with something more ef