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Head-To-Head: Santa Cruz Hightower vs. YT JEFFSY CF Pro

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In 2016, our readers’ survey highlighted two standout brands: Santa Cruz and YT Industries. In your eyes, Santa Cruz build the best bikes, but you’re more likely to buy a YT. This finding led us to set up the ultimate duel between the Santa Cruz Hightower and the YT JEFFSY CF Pro. Now it’s time to ring the bell for the battle. Head-To-Head: Santa Cruz Hightower vs. YT JEFFSY CF Pro


YT JEFFSY 27 First Ride – all Details & Riding Impressions

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YT just dropped their latest 2017 bikes amidst loud cries of excitement in the industry and just a few days later they’ve already taken it even further with the launch of the JEFFSY 27, a potent trail bike that channels some classic YT genes. So what distinguishes the 27 from the JEFFSY 29 and the Capra and how will the JEFFSY 27 ride on the trails? YT JEFFSY 27 First Ride – all Details & Riding Impressions


Hype This! 6 new Items of MTB Bling

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Below you’ll find 6 of the finest MTB related products and bling to feast your eyes over! Continue on reading or head over to issue #026 to check out the original article. Hype This! 6 new Items of MTB Bling


The Best MTB helmet you can buy

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You’re rapidly approaching the kicker and it fires you into the air. But you’ve come in too hot and you overshoot, watching the landing disappear behind you. The dust settles and you realize that you’ve come away fairly unscathed – thanks to your helmet and good fortune. But how do you find the ultimate guardian angel? The best MTB helmet you can buy


Intense Tracer 275 SL Factory Review – the Ultimate Update of the Well-Known Classic?

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Intense had their foot on the gas throughout 2016, seeing them launch four brand new models in a short space of time. 2017 is shaping up to be the same, and their next generation Tracer 275 is a bang-up-to-date version of their well-known classic. We’ve put it through the wringer to find out whether it’s capable of tracing a winning line: Intense Tracer 275 SL Factory Review – the Ultimate Update of the Well-Known Classic?


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