Gear

The new X-Fusion RV1 brings some interesting new features to the DH fork market. Picture by James Huang

JCW, March 22, 2013 — 08:40am

X-Fusion take on the suspension big guns with new downhill fork

Just don’t mention the word ‘budget’!

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How much drop does a dropper post need? 65mm should be ample for most trail riders. Picture by James Huang

ChopMTB, March 21, 2013 — 11:18am

Weight weenies rejoice – the first lightweight dropper post is here!

New KS Lev Carbon has just 65mm travel but weighs 100g+ less than the competition

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TAGS: dropper seatposts featured Taipei Cycle Show Trade shows

Our man Jake rocks the bowling ball look – it's all the rage in BMX dontcha know. Picture by James Costley-White

JCW, March 20, 2013 — 16:30pm

Protect your ears while your face slams into the dirt with the new TSG Dawn helmet!

Just the thing to prevent you doing a Sam Ren…

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It might look like it's been 'borrowed' from someone's bathroom but this is actually a state-of-the-art camera testing rig!

JCW, March 14, 2013 — 11:09am

What’s the best helmet cam? Find out in the ultimate POV action camera video shootout!

GoPro HERO3 vs Contour+2 vs Drift HD Ghost vs Sony Action Cam vs JVC Adixxion vs Replay XD1080

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RockShox certainly got people talking about the new Vivid and Vivid Air, but did they go too far?

JCW, March 13, 2013 — 11:04am

RockShox come clean after Vivid launch vid backfires

Outraged fans took ‘you’re not good enough for these shocks’ claims a little too seriously

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TAGS: featured Mountain bike rear shocks RockShox RockShox Vivid RockShox Vivid Air

Giro's Jacket and Chamber are shaping up to be firm favourites with aggressive riders. Picture by James Costley-White

JCW, March 11, 2013 — 15:14pm

2013 Giro Chamber and Jacket shoes – tearing up the trails near you soon!

Skater looks, Gwin-approved performance

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Lightweight air spring or supple coil? Whichever floats your boat, RockShox have got your back with the new Vivid and Vivid Air

JCW, March 8, 2013 — 15:00pm

Three reasons RockShox could be onto a winner with the new Vivid and Vivid Air

Latest shocks are the result of six years of development and testing with elite BlackBox riders

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TAGS: featured Mind Spark Cinema Mountain bike rear shocks RockShox RockShox Vivid RockShox Vivid Air

There are lighter brakes out there, but we'd wager none with this much power. Picture by James Costley-White

JCW, March 5, 2013 — 18:00pm

25th anniversary Formula T1 – a brake fit for a Terminator!

Super-powerful special edition stoppers with an unusual chromated finish

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TAGS: featured Formula Mountain bike brakes

Now everyone can join the clutch mech club!

JCW, February 28, 2013 — 15:50pm

New Shimano Deore brings clutch mechs to the masses

Chainslap could soon be a thing of the past!

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The primary colours are a love/hate thing but this is a well thought out pack. Picture by James Costley-White

JCW, February 27, 2013 — 16:53pm

Don’t be fooled by the primary colours – this pack’s got your back!

With its detachable spine guard, the new EVOC FR Lite Team looks ideal for all-mountain/enduro duties

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