Top 12 Best XC Bikes | The best cross country bikes reviewed
Pivot 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.
Specialized Stumpjumper 2021 Review | Goodbye FSR, hello flex …
There 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.
2023 Trek Fuel EXe Review | The stealthiest e-MTB we've ever tested
Globally, there will be six Trek Fuel EXe models offered for 2023. Only three of those models will be available in Australia, with prices starting at $9,499 AUD for the Fuel EXe 9.5, and maxing out at $12,999 AUD for the Fuel EXe 9.8 XT. All Fuel EXe models make use of the same TQ-HPR50 motor, 360Wh battery and OCLV carbon frame.
Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Review | Not slacker & lower, but …
Kinematics have been refined and travel increases by 10mm over the previous model – there’s 150mm of rear wheel travel matched to a 160mm travel fork. No longer will you find separate 29in and 27.5in models, with the Stumpjumper EVO now rolling exclusively on 29in wheels with clearance for up to a 2.5in rear tyre.
Giant Trance X 29 2 Review | Giant's all-new 29er trail bike is its ...
Wil reviews the 2021 Giant Trance X 29. Big news from the bike brand with the big name, Giant has an all-new full suspension mountain bike for 2021, and it’s called the Trance X. Equipped with a 150mm travel fork and 135mm of rear travel, the Trance X is a chunky 29er trail bike that will be squeezing its way into the Giant lineup in between the current Trance 29 and Reign 29.
Review | Shimano SLX M7120 Four-Piston Disc Brakes - Flow …
Wil Tests & Reviews The Shimano SLX M7120 Disc Brakes. Last year Shimano rolled out the brand new SLX M7100 12-speed groupset. Benefitting from trickle-down technology from both XTR M9100 and XT M8100, the latest SLX groupset offers eerily similar on-trail performance, albeit with a few cost-saving manoeuvres to bring the price down significantly.
9 Tuning Tips for your Bosch e-MTB | Bosch Smart System Review
Flow 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 …
2022 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 …
A guide for setting up your Fox fork | Suspension Tuning Tips Pt.1
To get the two chambers to equalise in pressure, slowly compress the fork to around 10-20mm into its travel. You should hear a hiss from inside, which is the air rushing from the positive chamber into the negative chamber via the transfer port.. When you push the fork 10-20mm into its travel, the main seal head passes over the transfer port.
Giant Trance X Advanced Pro 29 Review - Flow Mountain Bike
As well as being 1.5kg lighter overall, the Trance X Advanced Pro 29 0 also has considerably lighter carbon wheels – the TRX 1 wheelset is nearly 600g lighter than the stocky hoops on the alloy Trance X. That results in more zip on the climbs, and the stiffer carbon rims give it more rapid acceleration along with sharper handling too.