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With each genre of mountain biking comes a helmet built to meet its specific demands. With help from our friends at ABUS, we dive into each type of mountain bike helmet to make buying your next one simple.

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It's rare that a new product comes along and creates what we believe to be a new benchmark in its category. However, RockShox has done exactly that with its latest Lyrik Ultimate Charger 3.2 RC2 fork.

Here's the review - https://t.co/6sMHMRV3Bs

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With a focus on maximising stiffness but not without balancing weight savings, Orbea has refreshed its Oiz cross-country platform with a medium frame weighing 1,700g.

Here are the details - https://t.co/BNamReBrSC

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After more than 10 years putting knobbly tyres on dirt, our Liam reflects upon his riding experience with nine things he wishes he had known before starting mountain biking.

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Following the controversial disqualification of Radek Gołębiewski at the Trans Balkan Race for allegedly accepting assistance from “an unannounced and unauthorized external media team”, Matt Page attempts to weigh up publicity vs protocol.

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Although Liam's not the biggest fan of super slim grips, OneUp's Goldstone Grips have gone down very well... But they are pretty tough to adjust.

Here's the review - https://t.co/wzhYSOxr7v

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After Porsche called an end to its e-bike motor brand, Fazua, YT Industries has published a statement saying that it'll continue to provide parts and support for owners of its Fazua-equipped Decoy SN e-MTBs.

Here are the details - https://t.co/1ip5pNYwAj

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Revel Bikes has completely overhauled its Ranger, boosting its travel and stiffness, while modernising its geometry with the aim of making it a true downcountry ripper.

Here are all of the details - https://t.co/DRqCyVjBWa

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The Warner Bros Discovery is bringing live gravel coverage to a TV screen near you. Will that take cycling's most exciting discipline to a whole new level? Steve chats with Golazo's Erwin Vervecken to learn more.

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Shimano's XTR LD-M9220 Enduro SPD pedals bring excellent support and easy engagement. However, we've found problems in their ability to shed mud, and yes, they're pricy.

Here's the review - https://t.co/l7JgQ4sxWE

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This week's Five Cool Things come courtesy of Merida, Rudy Projects, Cinelli, Leatt, and Maxxis.

Check them out - https://t.co/Y26e20HTBA

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Idaho-based brand, Taken, has unveiled its first-ever mountain bike. Built to offer up to 176mm rear travel, it's ready for dual crown forks, and at the moment, it's available as a frame only, with frames being shipped from June.

Here are the details - https://t.co/rk7U1q02Gw

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In his latest blog, Steve pays homage to his first suspension fork, the Pace RC35.

Here are his thoughts - https://t.co/0eC93VW9vB

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When it comes to alloy enduro wheelsets, Crankbrothers pretty much has it wrapped up with the second-generation Synthesis Enduro Alloy I9 wheelset. With a refined wheel-specific build, they're strong, featuring a solid balance of compliance and stiffness

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There are three new Whyte bikes about! Meet the Sythe, Syphon, and Karve, with the first two built as the evolution of the T-Series bikes, and the latter to introduce 'hard country' to e-MTB, and yes, it's Avinox-powered.

Here are the details - https://t.co/H0UZ84Shdz

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This weekend, gravel's most prestigious race, Unbound, kicks off, welcoming nearly 5000 riders to take part. Here's what it's all about, what to expect, and who to watch.

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YT Industries was one of the 60 brands to release a new Avinox-powered e-bike upon the launch of the M2S and M2. Now, the brand has expanded its Avinox-powered lineup to include four models.

Here's everything you need to know - https://t.co/fH4OgBNt41

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Canyon has updated its Torque! Now built for gravity versatility, it can cope with the demands of enduro, downhill, and freeride while being built to be simple and, importantly durable. Oh, and prices start at £2,399.

Get the details - https://t.co/icJOXAqheE

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Born from Lego, realised in steel. Auckland Cycle Works' Marra is a brave deviation from the industry norms, and as a result, it rides unlike anything else Liam has ridden before.

Here's the first ride review - https://t.co/vkm4J2WqaP

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Manitou's underdog Mezzer fork has received a near-complete update, now featuring a new air piston design, a new damper, and the Micromanager Bushing Alignment system. Oh, and it's available with a burly or burlier chassis option.

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