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Bosch CEO, Claus Fleischer, hits out at the “marketing bubble” of big power e-bikes, claiming range and drivetrain wear are more important for regular riders
“I was on top of the world,” Rónán Dunne says… “then in this sport you get humbled pretty quickly”
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Your views on the DJI power upgrade: from “awesome” to “an open invitation for more legislation”
Bernard Kerr to miss the first DH World Cup of 2025, after breaking his left wrist and right hand in a crash
Two red trails reopen in Scotland’s Carron Valley, with 3km of drops, table top jumps and berms
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The most supple Öhlins RXF fork I’ve ever tested: the latest M3 update is a true rival for RockShox and Fox
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I rode down an active volcano to test the new Ghost Poacha freeride bike, and one thing really surprised me
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I rode the new Bosch CX power upgrade and the flagship Race motor, and now I’m considering a new e-bike purchase!
I’m a professional bike tester, and while the DJI-powered Amflow PL Carbon isn’t perfect, it’s the only e-bike I’d buy with my own money
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