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2009 vs 2026 Santa Cruz Tallboy – the 29er trail bike that changed people's minds about bigger wheels

Since it first appeared in 2009, the Santa Cruz Tallboy has been through many iterations. As the newest version arrives, we plot the evolution of the “downhiller’s XC bike”
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Santa Cruz Tallboy in the forest

New Santa Cruz Tallboy ditches iconic VPP suspension for linkage that saves weight and "eats bumps"

The new Tallboy has a lighter, four-bar for improved suspension kinematics
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Man wering Rapha Brevet Gilet.

“Comfort and speed are not opposites” – new Rapha Brevet system has extra storage and high visibility for "stupid long rides"

Rapha says its overhauled Brevet works as a ‘modular system' and it now features a ‘nature-break solution’
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Park Tool BMT-1 Tire Bead Breaker 

What’s the difference between a folding and wire bead tyre?

We explain the differences between folding and wire bead tyres
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Bicycle lock being attacked by an angle grinder

We took 12 of the latest bike locks to the lab and tested them to destruction – here are the results

Plus, how to lock up your bike safely and securely
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Geerike Schreurs racing The Gralloch 2026 aboard an unreleased Specialized Crux gravel bike

Spotted: New Specialized Crux breaks cover at the Gralloch gravel race – and it's going aero 

The new Crux appears to be inspired by the Tarmac SL7, but with big tyre clearance
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