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The Nicolai NC-1 – A Surprisingly Normal Cargo Bike

When we saw this land in our inbox we were excited. A cargo bike, from Nicolai? Surely there would be special folding bits that would turn it from cargo carrier...

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Specialized Release a 7k Turbo Kenevo SL Comp

If you’ve been tempted by a Specialized Turbo Kenevo before but put off by the price tag, this model could be the one for you. Retailing at £7000, the Kenevo...

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Orange AD3 is a linkage full-suspension Orange but it’s not what you’re expecting!

The Orange AD3 might not be the linkage suspension bike you were asking for, but you’ll still love it! Orange is known for single-pivot suspension bikes, neatly folded and welded...

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Cairn BRAVE – a Back Road Adventure Vehicle for Everyone?

When I reviewed the Cairn Adventure 1.0 I wished for a more adventurous and burly specced option. It’s almost like the team at The Rider Firm have listened to what...

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(Please Don’t Break the Internet) GT Launches New eBMX Range

Electric cargo bikes, electric mountain bikes, electric hand cycles, electric road bikes… but we didn’t see this coming: the electric BMX. GT has revealed its new ‘Life+Style’ range of e-assisted...

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Review: Preparing to nuke the EMTB competition with the Nukeproof Megawatt Factory

It was only a matter of time before Nukeproof produced an eMTB but the question was would their first eeb be a GigaWatt or a Nukeproof MegaWatt? Just recently I...

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Pole’s first eMTB is called the Pole Vol… Voima

Pole Bicycles hasn’t taken your suggestions to name their eMTB the Pole Volt (pole vault get it?) but instead the Voima, meaning ‘Power’. Pole Bicycle’s first eMTB has launched and...

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Pole eMTB design officially revealed but questions still remain!

Pole founder, Leo Kokkonen, has posted the final design of his company’s first eMTB, but questions remain. Here is the side view of our forthcoming e-bike. Presale starts soon. Be...

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First Look – Saracen Ariel 50E Elite, an eMTB that’s actually in stock!

Saracen’s latest Ariel eMTB range is a huge upgrade over its previous bike with new technology a new frame and what’s more it’s in stock! UK based Saracen isn’t a...

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Voluntary Recall: Specialized 1st Gen Turbo Levo and Kenevo

If you’re the owner of a 1st Gen Turbo Levo or Kenevo, then you should check out whether your bike is one of the 15% of bikes affected by this...

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YT Decoy finally updated with Shimano EP8 motors

YT is finally offering an updated version of the popular YT Decoy eMTB with the latest generation Shimano EP8 drive unit. Believe it or not but it was over 2...

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New e-Storia Shock from EXT: ‘Smoother, Safer, Superfaster’

Maker of very fine shocks, EXT, has brought out a new e-Storia, specially designed for e-bikes: ‘Smoother, Safer, Superfaster’. Superfaster? Well, take our money. We’re sold. Hmm… let’s see if...

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Gen 3 Specialized Levo Expert costs £4250 less than S-Works

Specialized has revealed a new build kit option for the Gen 3 Levo, and while it might be more affordable it still isn’t cheap. There’s no denying that Specialized is...

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First Look: Cairn BRAVE – a back road adventure vehicle

As you might have seen in Fresh Goods Friday, we recently took delivery of the new Cairn BRAVE, the latest bike offering from the Cairn branch of The Rider Firm...

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First Look: 2022 Specialized Kenevo SL is a 19kg 170mm eMTB!

What do you call a combination of the Levo SL and Enduro? Well, Specialized calls it the all-new 2022 Kenevo SL! Way way back in February 2020 (yeah it seems...

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Video: Forestal adds Cyon Trail and Hydra Downhill bikes to eMTB range

Andorra’s Forestal has been in touch this week with news of new bikes filling both trail and downhill categories. Leading on from news that they would be offering 3 build...

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Shimano announces new Linkglide XT and Deore drivetrains promising increased durability

Shimano has introduced a new Linkglide version of XT and Deore aimed at eMTB riders or those looking for longer durability. If you’ve been piling on the miles with your...

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Pole’s 725wh eMTB grabs the spotlight again with SRAM motor?

Pole hasn’t been shy with teasing its CNC machined eMTB, but these latest images have us scratching our heads. If you follow the Pole Instagram account you likely haven’t seen...

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10 of the lightest eMTB’s on sale today!

The development of ebikes has been fast and very impressive. Gone are the old clunkers leaving a new breed of eMTB that look just as svelte as their non-powered cousins....

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Cairn BRAVe: flat bar, drop bar, where will you go?

If you were listening to our podcast with Cairn a few weeks back, you’ll know that there was a new bike on the way. Now, here is its officially: the...

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Forestal introduces 3 new builds for Siryon each with a dedicated internet connection

Andorran start-up, Forestal reveals 3 additional builds of the Siryon eMTB with pricing from €8299. How much will a high-end eBike cost you in 2021? Well, if you can actually...

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Specialized Turbo Levo 3rd Generation Platform Launches: VIDEO

First thing.. We’ve only had this bike for a few days so the full review of how it actually performs will have to wait. At this point we are still...

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GT Launches Grade Power Series Of Gravel E-Bikes

The GT Grade was a pretty radical bike when it launched back in 2014 (the same year as grit.cx as it happens) as it looked like a road bike, but...

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Sessioning trails on e-MTB is quickest way to improve skills

Lockdown has had some surprising and unexpected benefits. If you’d told me a year ago that despite being restricted to trails you can reach from your front door, one year...

How Many Biscuits, How Many Miles? The Grand Canyon:ON

Some people are self motivated exercisers. They set themselves a training plan or goal and off they go. I am not one of those people. I more or less hate...

Orange Phase Factory Review – UK made EP8 powered power hour smasher

The Orange Phase eMTB takes all the benefits of an Enduro Orange and injects it with the power of Shimano’s latest EP8. I know that a picture or an Orange...

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Swytch Ebike Conversion Kit Review: Did It Convert Us?

Antony checks out Swytch, a lightweight ebike conversion kit that replaces your front wheel. It’s neat and relatively cheap, but is it any fun off-road?

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Pole eMTB breaks cover with ultra-integrated motor and battery systems

Pole has been teasing its CNC machined eMTB on social media giving us glimpses are a mystery motor and battery system! Here are our thoughts. Pole has a history of...

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New Saracen Ariel E50, E50 Pro And E50 Elite

There’s a new e-bike in town: the Saracen Ariel E50, E50 Pro and Ariel E50 Elite (as here). And, while there has been an Ariel-E previously, to be honest, it...

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2021 Trek E-Caliber balances lightweight with Fazua power on the climbs

Trek launches a new eMTB that attempts to bridge the gap between a lightweight XC experience and a powered eMTB. Meet the Fazua powered Trek E-Caliber. Trek is claiming the...

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