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First Look Friday: BH Lynx 4.8, Roam 40 wheels, and Oakley Factory Lite gloves

First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring the BH Lynx 4.8, SRAM’s Roam 40 wheels and the Factory Lite gloves from Oakley. BH Lynx 4.8 Carbon 29” 9.5 The Lynx 4.8 sits firmly in the cross country trail bike category, with 120mm […]

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First Look Friday: Super B tools

First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring a selection of workshop items and tools from Super B. Super B have been involved in hand tools for 20 years, with 10 years engaged in the bicycle tool market. Super B claim to produce […]

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First Look Friday: Trek Top Fuel SL, Fox Ranger apparel, Casco SpeedAiro RS helmet

First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring the Trek Top Fuel SL cross-country race bike, Fox Ranger apparel, the Casco SpeedAiro RS aero road helmet. Trek Top Fuel SL Earlier this year, Trek announced that the Superfly FS was to be replaced […]

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First Look Friday: Camelbak Palos 4LR; Jaybird X2; Turbine

First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring the Camelbak Palos 4LR, Turbine, and Jaybird X2. Camelbak Palos 4LR The Palos 4LR forms part of Camelbak’s new Low Rider range of hydration packs. It uses a 1.5l bladder (think of it as two […]

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First Look Friday: Scott Genius Plus 720, Brunox Deo, Versus Socks

First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring the Scott Genius Plus 720, Brunox Deo, and Versus Socks. Scott Genius Plus 720 Scott was one of the first big players to launch “Plus” bikes in both Scale (Hardtail) and Genius (Dual Suspension) platforms. […]

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First Look Friday: BH Lynx 4.8, Garmin Varia, and Hammerhead One

First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring the BH Lynx 4.8 29er 9.9, Garmin Varia Rearview Bike Radar, and the Hammerhead One. BH Lynx 4.8 29er 9.9 The Lynx 4.8 29er fits squarely in the XC / trail category featuring 120mm travel, […]

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First Look Friday: BH G6 Pro, Albedo100, Bellwether gloves, Cadence bar

First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring the BH G6 Pro aero road bike, Albedo100 reflective spray, Bellwether gloves, and Cadence Nutrition CarboFuel energy bar. BH G6 Pro Ultegra Di2 The G6 Pro is BH Bikes full carbon aero road bike. As […]

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First Look Friday: Thule Enroute, Rudy Project Traylx, 4Shaw socks & Syntace W-35 wheels

First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring the Thule Enroute Blur 2 Daypack, Rudy Project Traylx glasses, 4Shaw cycling socks & gloves and Syntace W-35 MX mountain bike wheels. Thule Enroute Blur 2 Backpack Already sporting a good few Thule backpacks and […]

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First Look Friday: Garmin Edge 520, Thule Transition, and Leatt Airflex Pro

First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring Garmin’s Edge 520 GPS computer, the Thule RoundTrip Transition hard case bike box, and Leatt’s Airflex guards. Garmin Edge 520 With the Edge 520, Garmin did away with the touch screen found on the previous […]

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First Look Friday: Transition Patrol, Wolf Tooth Elliptical chainring, Specialized 2FO Clip

First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring the Transition Patrol, an elliptical chain ring from Wolf Tooth and Specialized’s 2FO Clip shoes. Transition Patrol The Patrol seemed to enjoy hanging around the office couch. In 2015 Transition released a whole new range […]

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First Look Friday: DVO Diamond fork, Industry 9 hubs, and Praxis gears

First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring DVO’s Diamond fork, Industry Nine hubs and Praxis wide cassette and chainring. DVO Diamond DVO (short for Developed Suspension) is led by a team with extensive background in suspension design and riding bikes. They know […]

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First Look Friday: Niner JET 9, Kitted Wonder Ring, SRAM X1 drivetrain

First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring a Niner Jet 9, a Kitted chainring, and SRAM’s X1 drivetrain. Niner Jet 9 Carbon The Jet 9 Carbon is Niner’s cross-country offering featuring a carbon front triangle and an alloy rear. The seat post […]