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Review: The PUSH Elevensix Coil Shock – Two shocks for the price of three, but worth it?

Coil suspension is pretty hot right now, and it doesn’t get much hotter than the uber-expensive Elevensix coil shock from PUSH Industries. Our resident Tweed Valley tester Tom has been...

Rear Shocks 5
push acs3 coil conversion kit fox 36 santa cruz hightower

Reviewed & Recommended: Push Industries ACS3 Fork Coil Spring Conversion Kit

Push Industries is a US manufacturer that specialises in producing high-end suspension components and upgrades for existing forks and shocks. The ACS3 Fork Coil Conversion kit is one of its...

Forks 7
maxxis high roller minion dhr 2.8in plus tyre

Review: You want aggressive plus tyres? We test the Minion DHR II & High Roller II 27.5×2.8in tyres from Maxxis

Up until recently, the options for plus tyres have generally left a lot to be desired for riding anything beyond hardpack and dry, rocky trails. Thankfully for us British folk,...

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sun ringle duroc 40 plus wheels maxxis tyres 2.8in

Review: The SUNringlé Düroc 40 wheels are designed for chubby tyres from 2.5-2.8in wide

To go plus, or not to plus? Is that even a question? If it is, Tom Nash has been trying to answer it after receiving a set of SUNringlé Düroc 40...

Review 3
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Review: Stan’s NoTubes Arch S1 29er Wheelset

Tom Nash has been testing the S1 version of the venerable Arch rim to see whether this £350 wheelset can stand up to a Tweed Valley thrashing.

Review
litelok santa cruz hightower

Review: Litelok Gold

A lock. So simple, but so important, and Tom Nash reckons the flexible Litelok is the best he\'s used.

Review 12

Review: Firepot Dehydrated Meals

Tom tests out some bike packing friendly meals

Camping

Review: Vitus Escarpe 29 VRX

The Vitus Escarpe 29 VRX is one helluva package for the monies. Tom reviews the 29er trail bike to see just how good it is

Bikes

Positive News For Tweed Valley Trails

Future of trails looks brighter as Tweed Valley Trails Association granted charitable status

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Review: Gore One GTX Pro Jacket

£350 is a lot of money, so Tom investigates to find out whether you should spend it on the Gore One GTX waterproof cycling jacket.

Clothing

Review: Ituo Wiz-XP3 Light

Does this light have our tester Tom beaming?

Lights
Tom Nash Rat Race

Event Report: Rat Race Crossing

Our contributor Tom Nash has been busy, raising money for causes close his heart on this an epic English coast to coast

Events

Reviewed: Canyon Spectral AL 8.0 EX

Tom Nash puts a Spectral Al 8.0 EX through its paces at Tweedlove, and in Scotlands finest weather

Bikes
Innerleithen Uplift

Innerleithen Uplift Facing Uphill Struggle

Eight years, countless meetings, and tens of thousands of pounds later - will the UK ever get its first mechanical Uplift?

Events 13
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Tweedlove: Ridelines Natural Tweed

Open access coupled with stunning scenery helped celebrate all that Tweedlove has to offer

Events 2
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Tweedlove: Islabikes Family Day

An afternoon of heart-melting family fun in the sun at Peebles

Events 1

Tweedlove Islabikes PCC Dirt Crit

It\'s not all full on enduro racing at Tweedlove Bike festival. There\'s full on racing for the young \'uns too.

Events
Orbea Borders Bike Festival, Selkirk

Event Report: Orbea Borders Bike Festival, Selkirk

One day, three long distance events, many smiles, and a few pies

News
Tweedlove Bike Patrol

Tweedlove: Safety Training Exercise

A look behind the scenes at the preparation for Tweedlove festival 2016

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