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New for 2019 the Trigger AM is the latest trail and all-mountain lid from IXS and sits into the Trigger range alongside their new knee pads of the same name (review to follow soon). Based on the Trail RS helmet, they have built on that success to create this new helmet. As with any new helmet, claims are made of...
The IXS Carve knee pad returns in an updated form for 2016 as the Carve Evo. The knee guards retain their lightweight structure without hard shell, meaning a very flexible and comfy fit for a gravity oriented pad. Changes from the 2015 model include additional padding above the main knee pad, plus sewn-in Velcro straps that double up on themselves so they...
Enduro racing has been a catalyst for many mountain bike products over the past few years. Dropper posts, one-by drivetrains and 160mm travel bikes that can climb have all in some way been influenced by the enduro trend. When races became more full-on, riders started having to make choices about headgear, either down to personal choice, or enforced by rules....
Although a relative recent addition to the biking wardrobe, this style of helmet has become a familiar sight on our rides these days. With more coverage to the back of the head than traditional XC helmets, and generally providing more overall protection to your noggin, they are becoming a good all-round helmet. iXS, known for their excellent downhill and gravity...
Whilst the name might be a bit of a mouthful the BC-X1.2 is anything but cumbersome. It’s a lightweight freeride glove designed to be comfortable and breathable for those summer days in the saddle. It is pre-shaped for the best fit and features gel padding on the heel of the palm. There is a Velcro closure on the top of...
The men’s Curva shorts from iXS are aimed at the downhill market and made from a very robust polyester-mix material. The seams are all multiple-stitched too so these shorts should see you through some heavy use. Fully mesh-lined to help wick moisture away from the body the shorts also feature 2 inner zipped vents to get the airflow moving even...
These shorts became a firm favourite during a recent DH trip to the Alps. They not only look great, but they’re totally functional and comfortable as well. The length of them is absolutely spot on; covering the top of your knee pads, but not catching on them when riding, thanks to the stretch material in the knee area. There are...
The iXS Laidback Collection is a range of clothing designed to be worn both on and off the bike with equal amounts of style, function and comfort. The Sancy jacket is one of the offerings in the women’s line-up and lives up to the bikewear/leisurewear blueprint perfectly. It’s got a touch of 80’s retro styling about it, taking all the...
A jersey is a jersey I hear you say. Well, yes and no. From the outset it might appear that way, but once you take a closer look you will find that some jerseys have a lot more going on and are more than just your average baggy polyester number. The Sgol jersey from iXS is one of these offerings,...
There is a phrase in life that goes something like “you get what you pay for” and that is certainly the case here, the Battle Jacket from IXS isn’t cheap, £259 RRP. But it is stacked with features and stands head and shoulders above the rest. The jacket features armoured protection for the elbows shoulders and back. The breastplates on...
IXS make some seriously techy equipment, and at first glance these knee pads seem simple enough. Take a closer look though and you’ll notice there is more than meets the eye here. These pads are designed for light use, aimed at the rider who wants a comfortable level of protection that they can wear all day long. The KnockOut™ shock...
Ever wanted to learn how to do a endo or stoppy, or even a pivot turn on your front wheel? Now you can with this...
Trials legend Hans Rey will teach you in this episode how to hop on your back wheel on a trials, full suspension mountain bike and...
Here's the dry, dusty trails that we've been craving! Hans Rey takes on the steep and technical singletrack trails on his mountain bike near his...
Have you ever ridden in Livigno? The Italian town on the Swiss border arguably has the potential to be the Euopean Whistler, if it isn't...
Steep, tight, rough and beautiful is this technical descent mountain biker Hans Rey rode in the Italian / Swiss Alps near Livigno's Carosello 3000 Mountain...
In this video join Hans Rey and Julian Giacomelli as they ride the Blueberry Line Trail at the Carosello 3000 Mountain Park in Livigno, Italy....
Hans Rey visits the 13th annual Legends Bike Trial event in Sant Feliu de Codines, Catalunya, Spain where he meets up with many old friends...
Hans Rey returns to Blue Derby mountain bike destination in Derby, Tasmania (Australia) and shows the new developments and trails, as well as the positive...
Hans Rey and Cassie Abell ride the new 'Bay of Fires Trail' in Tasmania, Australia. This 42km Trail connects the Blue Tier mountains with the...
'The Bomb' is one of the newest trails at Carosello 3000 Mountain Park in Livigno Italy. It's a black MTB trail with technical and natural...
Introducing Global Trails Part 1, join Julian Giacomelli as he follows Hans Rey down the 'Enduro Trail' at the Carosello 3000 Mountain Resort in Livigno,...
Hans Rey and Alban Aubert attempt to ride their bikes from 5 major volcanoes in 5 days (from at least 5000m elevation) in Ecuador back...
With Bro culture at an all time high it's easy to filter out, or forget, the unstoppable rise of women in mountain biking. In a...
Slopestyle legend Paul has been through a lot. From having the worst crash of his life to walking the red carpet at the Emmy awards, Paul talks about how a positive attitude helped him reach his goals and what E-MTB’s meant for his return to the trails.
We have bikes and components on test from Cube, Vitus, SRAM, Vecnum, Gloworm, Ravemen and Julbo this issue, see what the test team made of it all right here!
Check out these awesome MTB photos!
Have we finally reached acceptance of E-MTB's? As the decade draws to a close Rou looks at the developments our sport has seen and asks where it might be heading.
New bikes from Marin, Kona and Kinesis have kept us busy this month while we take a look at some wheel upgrades, a new nine-speed drivetrain from Box and some brakes from TRP.
Brand new bikes from YT, Kona and Merida are on test, plus Ewen says goodbye to his Marin Alpine Trail long termer. We get clean with Muc-Off’s new jet washer and try to find a bike that can keep up with MRPs new Ribbon SL suspension fork.
This issue we chat to Reynaldo Ilagan, while racing bikes at the Merida Ex Enduro. The designer behind the new e-MTB range from Merida including the all-new eONE-FORTY, we find out what goes into making a successful e-mtb.
Bike Packing. It's all about beards and fat bikes, yeah? Think again as Ewen Turner heads into the wild armed only with a rucksack, penknife and an Enduro bike to see if you can still have fun on a backcountry adventure by bike.
We swing a leg over Pivots rocket ship XC bike, Radon's bargain enduro rig and hit the jumps on DMRs Sect. Short travel forks from Fox, RockShox and Suntour get put through their paces alongside kit from Magura, Leatt and Ortlieb.
Time's are a-changin' once again: this time it's cross-country bikes that are getting the long, low and slack treatment and Ewen Turner is all for it! Ditch the Lycra, but keep the speed with modern XC bikes.
We catch up with rapid Spaniard Toni Ferreiro and talk about why he loves bikes, racing and especially e-bikes! A hot prospect on the World E-Bike Series, Toni is definitely one to watch.
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