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First Ride Review: Canyon Spectral 2018

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There can be few bikes that solidified themselves onto the trail riding scene as quickly as the Canyon Spectral, the very definition of a trail bike. Now it’s finally time for an update and we’ve had the chance to ride the brand new Canyon Spectral 2018, the king is dead, long live the king.

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First Ride Review: Canyon Torque 2018 – Freeride is back

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Freeride is dead! Or is it? Canyon are accompanying the launch of their new Torque with the words Unruly, Unbound, Unreal. Does the Canyon Torque 2018 tick all those boxes, and what damn category does it fit into?

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Under the Hammer: 6 of the latest lightweight or convertible MTB full face helmets in review

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When it comes to aggressive trail riding, lightweight or removable chin guard full face helmets are more in demand than the latest iPhone X. We test six of the best to see if they can match the ventilation of a trail lid and the protection offered by a full face.

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Ibis Mojo HD4 Review – Average or Golden Ratio?

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There is a handful of bikes the mere sight of which weakens the knees of real mountain bike connoisseurs, and the Ibis Mojo HD4 without a doubt is one of them. With the latest generation of the classic from California, the focus was on revising the geometry, and we were curious to find out whether or not the numbers added up.

Full article: Ibis Mojo HD4 Review – Average or Golden Ratio?


Pro Bike-Check: Jared Graves’ Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29

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Jared Graves finished the 2017 Enduro World Series in 18th overall, and a fiftieth place finish at the Bluegrass Finalenduro. But he didn’t tackle the Ligurian coast trails on a Specialized Enduro, showing up on the beach of Finale Ligure with a Stumpjumper FSR 29 for the bike check instead.

Full article: Pro Bike-Check: Jared Graves’ Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29


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ENDURO Mountainbike Magazine

ENDURO is the leading magazine for mountain bike technology and the modern trail riding lifestyle. We cover high-end bikes, global trends, and technical innovations – in-depth, bold, and always with an eye on the bigger picture. Our editorial approach speaks to everyone who sees mountain biking not just as a sport, but as a way of life. We view bikes as more than just the sum of their parts, evaluating products through the lens of real world riding rather than just on the spec sheet, testing bikes everywhere from alpine adventures to intense bikepark laps.

Since 2011, ENDURO has stood for journalistic quality and transparent reporting in the MTB segment. In our in-depth individual and comparison reviews, our specialist test team brings years of on-trail experience from around the world to deliver well-founded verdicts and real guidance for riders. Our awards are internationally recognized as a benchmark for innovation and quality in the bike industry, offering reliable orientation for readers, retailers, and manufacturers alike.

ENDURO is published in both German and English, reaching an international audience.