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Should we care if the bikes and components we ride have felt the heat of battle?

Does racing still improve the breed?

Big MTB firms pour money into factory racing programmes but should we care if the bikes we ride have felt the heat of battle?
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Diamondback's Heist 3.0+

Diamondback Heist 3.0+ first ride review

One of our favourite bargain bombers goes plus for 2017
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The Cube Reaction HPA Pro

Cube Reaction HPA Pro review

Cube’s agile alloy racer is a ‘proper shop’ winner
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The B’Twin Rafal 760

B’Twin Rafal 760 review

Quality, rapidly responsive 27.5in racer, but some odd kit choices
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The Nevi Gobi Desert

Nevi Gobi Desert review

Retro handling, but uniquely integrated handmade Italian titanium masterpiece
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The Cotic Solaris 29er

Cotic Solaris review

A new and revised version of a much loved bike
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One by-product of mountain biking is exposed exposed tree roots

How green is mountain biking?

Fi Spotswood takes a sideways look at MTB’s environmental credentials
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How to bleed Avid disc brakes

How to bleed Avid disc brakes

Save yourself a visit to the local bike shop
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Berghaus Vapour Storm jacket

Berghaus Vapour Storm waterproof jacket review

Full marks for a benchmark sports waterproof
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Altura Attack 360 waterproof jacket

Altura Attack 360 waterproof jacket review

Expensive, but excellent
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Specialized Myka Sport Disc

Specialized Myka Sport Disc – in brief review

Big hoop machine, tuned for small riders
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Liv/Giant Tempt 27.5 2 – in brief

Liv/Giant Tempt 27.5 2 – in brief review

Mixed-bag women-specific hardtail
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Whyte 802

Whyte 802 – in brief review

Short travel race machine perfectly proportioned for female riders
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Cube Sting WLS Race 27.5

Cube Sting WLS Race 27.5 review

Affordable, light, well-kitted women's all-mountainer
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Bont Vaypor XC shoes

Bont Vaypor XC shoes review

Brutally stiff yet remarkably comfy
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Finish Line Ceramic Wet Lube

Finish Line Ceramic Wet Lube review

Good value lubricant
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Juice Lubes Chain Juice ceramic lubricant

Juice Lubes Chain Juice ceramic lubricant review

A top choice for dry conditions
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Muc-Off C3 Dry Ceramic lube

Muc-Off C3 Dry Ceramic lube – in brief review

Chain lube with UV light
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B'Twin 7 XC bib shorts

B'Twin 7 XC bib shorts review

Decent bibs on a budget
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Endura FS260 Pro II bib shorts

Endura FS260 Pro II bib shorts review

Fieldsensor tech for minimalist comfort
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Ian Collins is marketing manager at Renthal

Interview: Renthal's Ian Collins

The mountain bike expert on motocross and British manufacturing
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Scott XC Light Longfinger gloves

Scott XC Light Longfinger gloves review

Lightweight long finger gloves for warmer weather
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Chris Hilton is product manager at SRAM, and the man behind 11-speed XX1 gearing

Interview: SRAM's Chris Hilton

The man behind XX1 on 11-speed mountain bike gearing
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Sugoi Hans shorts

Sugoi Hans shorts review

Odour-resistant mountain bike shorts
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