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Fresh Produce | Shimano's new Saint and XT flat pedals are big, burly and a bit whacky

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (323+ words) Shimano has introduced two new flat pedals, with the Saint PD-G8040 sitting at the top of the range and the Deore XT PD-M8240 offering a more affordable option underneath it. The Saint PD-G8040 is the more unusual-looking of the two....

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Fresh Produce | Specialized Power EVO Pro Mirror Saddle

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (374+ words) We've ridden a heap of Power saddles over the last seven years, including those that have come on stock Specialized mountain bikes like the S-Works Epic 8 and Levo R. It's been the seatpost-topper of choice for a few of our personal…...

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flowmountainbike. com > tests > first-ride-santa-cruz-nomad-7

First Ride | Santa Cruz Nomad 7, nipped, tucked, and better for it

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (601+ words) The seventh iteration of the Santa Cruz Nomad has just been unveiled, and the brand has given it a nip and tuck throughout, shedding grams, revising the kinematics, and tweaking features. It's still the Nomad we know and love, however,…...

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flowmountainbike. com > tests > rockshox-lyrik-ultimate-review-first-ride-2027

First Ride | The new 2027 Rock Shox Lyrik Ultimate gets up to 170mm travel

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (1844+ words) $1, 595 AUD (Lyrik Select) - $2, 165 AUD (Lyrik Ultimate) - $2, 920 AUD (Lyrik Ultimate Flight Attendant) 2, 262g (Lyrik Ultimate, 160mm travel) - Incredibly supple off-the-top - More supportive & consistent Linear XL air spring - Quiet & smooth end stroke - Expanded versatility with stiffer chassis & 170mm travel option - Simple but effective external adjustments…...

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flowmountainbike. com > features > stats-with-latz-the-bike-industry-bets-on-32in-wheels-in-taiwan

Stats with Latz | The bike industry bets on 32in wheels in Taiwan

6+ day, 9+ hour ago  (1262+ words) Times have been tough for the Taiwanese bicycle industry, which for the past 30 years has been a key supplier of high-end bicycles and components to Australia and the rest of the world. Their average unit values of bikes exported has…...

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flowmountainbike. com > post-all > first-look-forbidden-druid-e-ups-the-power-with-new-avinox-m2-motor

First Look | Forbidden Druid E ups the power with new Avinox M2 Motor

6+ day, 17+ hour ago  (429+ words) The Avinox-travaganza continues with Forbidden joining the party, updating its Druid E e-MTBs with the latest Avinox M2 drive system. Forbidden was an early adopter of the Avinox system, jumping on board in early 2025 with the launch of the electrified version…...

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flowmountainbike. com > tests > first-ride-mondraker-zendit-is-a-serious-new-e-enduro-machine-that-goes-hard

First Ride | Mondraker Zendit is a serious new e-enduro machine that goes hard

1+ week, 2+ hour ago  (1902+ words) From $14, 499 AUD to $20, 999 AUD As part of the launch of the new Zendit, we've had the chance to spend some early time aboard Mondraker's latest e-enduro machine to find out what sets it apart. And while the nuclear-powered Avinox M2 S…...

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flowmountainbike. com > post-all > first-look-amflow-px

First Look | Amflow PX and PR Carbon is Avinox M2 S powered and has 40 geometry configurations

1+ week, 2+ hour ago  (1057+ words) It's been almost two years since the launch of the Amflow PL Carbon and the Avinox motor system. While the motor has arguably set the benchmark for e-MTBs, many speculated that the Amflow brand was merely a vessel to launch…...

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flowmountainbike. com > post-all > avinox-m2s-motor-2027

First Look | The new Avinox M2 S motor is quieter, more powerful & uses the same mounting standard

1+ week, 2+ hour ago  (966+ words) Can you hear that collective rumbling? That's the sound of a gazillion electric mountain bikes being launched at the same time with the new Avinox M2 motor. Yep, tech brand DJI is back with its second-generation drive unit, and it's ready…...

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flowmountainbike. com > post-all > velduro-rogue-gets-a-dji-avinox-m2-motor

First Look | The Velduro Rogue gets an Avinox M2 S upgrade

1+ week, 2+ hour ago  (500+ words) There is an Avinox-alanche happening with the announcement of the Avinox M2 S motor, and the Velduro Rouge is among the bikes getting an update of sorts. The 165mm, high-pivot, highly adjustable e-Enduro/Mini DH bike came through Flow HQ last month…...