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New Rock Shox Super Deluxe and Vivid Air Shocks on Test
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (327+ words) The new Rock Shox Super Deluxe brings a whole range of technical updates. At its core is the new RCT2 damper, which now works with a revised base valve. According to Rock Shox, this has reduced the forces in the IFP…...
New 2027 Rock Shox Lyrik Ultimate on test
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (142+ words) The damper unit remains relatively unchanged. It's now called Charger 3. 2 and has primarily been re-tuned to better match the more linear characteristics of the new air spring. In concrete terms: more damping. Although the cartridge is backwards compatible with older…...
Santa Cruz Nomad X0 AXS RSV Coil 2027 on test: can the new generation of the Californian trail icon live up to the legend?
15+ hour, 45+ min ago (1535+ words) Few bikes have earned a place among the enduro elite quite like the Santa Cruz Nomad. It's a no-compromise trail bruiser with a reputation for superb composure, traction and confidence on the descents, earning a loyal following along the way....
Avinox vs. Bosch vs. Specialized " Which Race e MTB Is Fastest Against the Clock?
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1244+ words) We tested all three bikes where they belong: on fast, rough trails with plenty of gradient, technical sections and seemingly unrideable climbs. But we also brought the winner of our current enduro comparison test " the Pivot Firebird " into the mix,…...
New FSA Gradient Series: Handlebars, Stem, Crankset and Wheels on Test
3+ week, 13+ hour ago (695+ words) Accordingly, FSA build the system with direct-pull spokes and brass nipples. For mechanics and riders who rack up plenty of miles, that brings a major benefit in day-to-day use and in the workshop: the asymmetric design allows for exactly the…...
Yeti LTe T4 " In Our Big 2026 Enduro Comparison Test
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (293+ words) At 23. 8 kg (XL) and "14, 500 for the T4 build, the full-29er LTe is one of the heaviest and most expensive bikes in the test. But does the new motor really lift the LTe to a level that puts the analogue bikes in this…...
LAST COAL V4 " In Our Big 2026 Enduro Comparison Test
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (327+ words) The COAL V4 is a progressive aluminum enduro bike from LAST, a boutique German brand based in Dortmund. While the frame is welded in Taiwan, it receives its final CNC machining for threads, bearing seats and contact surfaces back home in…...
Pivot Firebird Team XX " In Our Big 2026 Enduro Comparison Test
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (213+ words) USD fork, MAVEN Ultimate, XX Transmission " Pivot stay true to their approach and spec the Firebird with a host of high-end components. Size XS, SM, MD, LG, XL Tuning tip: " Swap the handlebars " Install more robust tires The DW-Link rear…...
Orbea Rallon E-LTD " In Our Big 2026 Enduro Comparison Test
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (286+ words) Practical, too, are the many thoughtful features, such as the Lock R storage compartment inside the frame. Additionally, the bike can be configured via Orbea's in-house My O configurator. From brakes, wheels and dropper posts to the paint job, almost…...
Rossignol Heretic GX T-Type " In Our Big 2026 Enduro Comparison Test
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (271+ words) For an overview of the test field head to the comparison test: The best enduro bike of 2026 Solidly built, stable and easy-going. The Heretic gets a lot right, even if it doesn't quite lead the field in any single discipline....