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£159.99 Useful updates to an old favourite The original Montaro was an office favourite here at MBUK and this new version ups the ante with the inclusion of Mips’ latest Evolve Core slip-plane tech, d

HELEN WEBSTER 220’s editor is also a qualified open-water swimming coach. ROB SLADE 220’s resident adventure seeker and former staffer. EDWARD PICKERING Cycling author, also races run distances from m

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Nexx X.Lifetour £469.99

Merida’s Big Nine and Big Seven hardtails offer premium tech at an entry-level price KEY STATS Travel: 100mm (Big Seven) or 120mm (Big Nine) fork Wheels: 650b (Big Seven) or 29in (Big Nine) Frame: Alu

MET’s Revo is a good-looking open-face helmet that’s packed with safety features. When it was launched, it scored a full five stars in independent testing by Virginia Tech. The US helmet lab’s test cr