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Weight 7.53kg (58cm) Frameset Carbon fibre Groupset Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 (54/40t, 11-34t) Wheels Reserve 57|64 rims on DT Swiss 180 hubs Tyres Vittoria Corsa Pro TLR Wide Rim, 700c x 29mm Finish

Orbea claim their new flagship Rallon isn’t a jack-of-all-trades, but a master of two. Traditionally a big-hitting enduro bike, this latest generation boasts downhill credentials too, having been pilo

Even if you pay little attention to World Cup cross-country (XC) racing, you’ll know that full-suspension bikes have been the dominant force for around a decade now. Increasingly technical tracks and

Maxxis have unveiled a 32in production version of their Aspen cross-country tyre, cementing their commitment to the oversized format and potentially kickstarting a wider industry trend. Apparently, th

With a smaller back wheel and longer fork, our tech-ed-in-chief’s bike is even more fun As you may recall from my last update, I finally received the new link that would enable me to stick a smaller r

Colnago’s Y1Rs turned many heads with its radical looks when it was unveiled late last year, alongside bold claims that it was the fastest bike in the pro peloton. Since then, it’s been used by Tadej