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Top 12 Best XC Bikes | The best cross country bikes reviewed
WEBPivot Mach 4 SL – 2,087g. Canyon Lux Trail CFR – 2,104g. The Specialized S-Works Epic World Cup is claimed to weigh just 1,712g for its FACT 12m frame and shock. Coming in at just 1,712g for the S-Works frame and shock, the Specialized Epic World Cup is currently the lightest full suspension frame in our list.
2022 Scott Spark Review | An all-round XC ripper with a split …
WEBAs the Swiss brand’s flagship XC bike, the Scott Spark boasts an all-new frame for 2022 that comes loaded to the hilt with high-tech details. Curiously, it also receives an increase in rear travel from 100mm to 120mm, making this the …
Flow’s guide for setting up your Fox shock - Flow Mountain Bike
WEBThis allows the chambers to equalise, and it’s a crucial part of setting up your shock. When you add pressure to the shock, air from your shock pump fills the positive chamber. Compress the shock 10-20% into its travel however, and the main seal head passes over a small notch in the air can.
2022 Giant Trance 29 Review | A muscly little trail hustler that's ...
WEBThe Giant Trance 29 is a short travel trail bike that sits between the Anthem (the 110/100mm travel XC race bike) and the Trance X (the 150/135mm travel All Mountain bike). The Trance 29 splits the different with a 130mm travel fork up front, and 120mm out back. For those playing at home, that’s a 5mm increase in rear wheel travel over the ...
Specialized Stumpjumper 2021 Review | Goodbye FSR, hello flex …
WEBThere are six different Stumpjumper models coming into Australia for 2021, with prices starting at $3,200 AUD. The two cheapest models utilise alloy frames, which retain the FSR pivot on the chainstay. The alloy frame is purportedly heavier by over a kilo (3,490g claimed weight), which is a considerable difference.
The 2022 Levo is the best e-MTB we’ve ever tested - Flow …
WEBSpecialized Levo Review | The 2022 Levo is the best e-MTB we’ve ever tested. 24 Mar 2021. Specialized has launched a new 3rd generation Levo with improved suspension performance, adjustable geometry and a seriously quiet & very smooth motor. We took it up to Mt Buller as part of the Ride High Country Test Sessions to test it out.
Specialized Epic Review | The 2021 Epic is the lightest & most …
WEBThis is a better XC race bike in every way. It might not look that different, but the 2021 Specialized Epic is entirely new from the ground-up. Contemporary geometry, a new Brain damper and shock, and an even lighter carbon frame - it all adds up to create the smoothest, fastest and most capable Epic yet. Read on for our Specialized Epic review.
9 Tuning Tips for your Bosch e-MTB | Bosch Smart System Review
WEBFlow reviews the latest Bosch Smart System. Last year German brand Bosch unveiled its snazzy new Smart System. Designed for high-performance electric mountain bikes, the Smart System incorporated the new eBike Flow app, which offers users the ability to perform over-the-air firmware updates, while introducing new navigation functions and the option to custom-tune the motor’s power output.
2022 Specialized Stumpjumper Review | A superb singletrack …
WEB2022 Specialized Stumpjumper price & spec. There are five variations within the 2022 Specialized Stumpjumper lineup; two that utilise alloy frames and three with carbon frames. Pricing starts at $3,300 AUD for the Stumpjumper Alloy, and tops out at a staggering $16,900 AUD for the S-Works model.