A pre-review, initial look at the spec of new products. Open to all readers.

Specialized 2018: The All New Chisel Hardtail

Specialized have launched a new alloy hardtail modeled on their top of the line carbon Epic

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Specialized Epic 2018: Farewell FSR Hello Single Pivot

How much lighter could this flagship XC race bike get by switching to a single pivot? Quite a lot as it turns out

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pivot mach 4 carbon les 27.5 carbon hardtail

Video: Pivot Cycles New LES 27.5

Is this one of the most versatile and comfortable XC hardtails going? Wil swings a leg over the all-new Pivot LES 27.5 Carbon

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First Look: Whyte S150 Long Travel 29er

Whyte is no stranger to 29er bikes, but the S-150 is an all new bike from the frame up and features more travel than before

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dmr sled

First Look: The 160mm Travel SLED From DMR Bikes

The SLED is the first full-blown AM/Enduro bike from DMR. With a welded alloy frame and beefy pivots, it looks super tough too

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cycleops hammer trainer smart training wil injury

First Look: CycleOps Thru-Axle Compatible Hammer Trainer

Let\'s face it; trainers are boring. But then the CycleOps Hammer is no ordinary trainer. Find out why here

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First Look: Nukeproof Mega 290 Race

The bigger wheeled version of the enduro ready 275, the Mega 290 Race from Nukeproof hits ST Towers for some hot testing. Take a first peak at this shiny new…

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rose root miller

First Look: Rose Root Miller

German direct-to-consumer brand Rose Bikes has recently updated its 29in trail machine; the Root Miller. And we\'ve got one up for review

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Cane Creek Helm

First Look: Cane Creek Helm Forks

We get our hands on the brand new Helm fork from Cane Creek to get a closer look at all of its adjustment, and that clever D-Loc axle

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vitus escarpe vrx 29

First Look: Vitus Escarpe 29 VRX

For less than £3k, Vitus has put together an incredible package with the Escarpe 29 VRX. Take a closer look at our newest test bike

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specialized epic s-works hardtail carbon 29in

First Look: 2018 Specialized S-Works Epic Hardtail World Cup

With an 800g FACT 12m carbon frame, the 2018 Specialized S-Works Epic Hardtail is one of the lightest mountain bikes we\'ve tested

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pivot mach 5.5 carbon

First Look: Pivot Mach 5.5 Carbon

We were whisked away to the Forest Of Dean at the last minute for this top secret launch.

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specialized enduro 29 6fattie carbon lyrik

First Look: Specialized Enduro Elite Carbon 29/6Fattie

We take a closer look at the new carbon fibre Enduro, which is the burliest 29er from Specialized yet. Even fits 27.5+ tyres too

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evil following 29er

First Look: Evil Following

Nobody puts baby in the corner! Who\'s baby? That\'s an Evil Following, and we\'ll be reviewing this sucker for an upcoming magazine bike test

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orange four full suspension trail bike

First Look: Orange Four

Should more riders be on the Four rather than the Five? We\'ve got an Orange Four on for longterm testing to see just how capable this bike is

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fox 36 float evol

First Look: 2018 Fox 36 Float EVOL Fork

Fox hit back with the new 36 Float fork that comes with a brand new EVOL air spring and 100-180mm travel. There\'s a 26in option too!

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First Look: Pivot Switchblade

The Switchblade offers 29/27.5+ compatibility and a new high-tech carbon fibre frame that features the DW5 suspension design and 135mm travel

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specialized epic hardtail carbon sworks andy blair xc race

Bike Check: 7.8kg Specialized S-Works Epic Hardtail

Specialized has just announced its new Epic hardtail. We take a closer look at Andy Blair\'s race bike built around the 800gm carbon frame

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endura mt500 helmet koroyd visor

First Look: Endura MT500 Helmet

After months of waiting, the Endura MT500 helmet is finally here! We get a closer look at this premium trail lid that\'s bristling with details

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cannondale trigger full suspension 27.5 mountain bike

First Look: The 2018 Cannondale Trigger

UK exclusive! We get hands-on with the new Trigger from Cannondale, and get a closer look at that Gemini rear shock technology

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funn mamba spd clipless pedals platform pins

First Look: Funn Mamba SPD Platform Pedals

With a large CNC machined alloy platform, does the Funn Mamba strike a balance between flat pedals and SPD clipless pedals? Wil investigates

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orange stage 5 29er full suspension alloy mountain bike

First Look: Orange Stage 5 RS

Destined for review in an upcoming 29er full suspension group test, we take a good close look at the new Stage 5 from Orange Bikes

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ibis cycles 738 wheels 27.5in wide tubeless

First Look: Ibis 738 Aluminum Wheelset

Ibis Cycles has rolled out its 2nd generation of mountain bike wheels, and we\'ve got a set of tubeless alloy 738 hoops up for review.

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