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Shimano Zee Brakes
Shimano's high-powered stoppers have been around for some time now, offering two flavours of four-pot power. The Saints sit up top as the benchmark and below which the less expensive Zee offers huge power but with a slightly lower spec. Essentially the Zee is a four-pot caliper on an SLX lever, which is why the lever looks familiar! The Saints...
Shimano AM41
While these might look like a pair of school shoes, once you are on the bike their functionality becomes clear. These are the ultimate winter biking shoes if you ride flats; the Velcro lace cover does a great job of keeping a fair amount of water out of the shoe and also keeping your laces crud free. The sole is...
Shimano Deore Double M545
Weight: 1130 Grams (complete with bottom bracket) The Deore range from Shimano has always provided excellent quality at a great price. Whilst the cranks lack the bold good looks of the SLX set they are by no means ugly! The bash guide is identical to the one on its bigger brother so the real difference here is the crank arms...
Shimano SLX Compact Front Derailleur
Weight: 160 Grams A specific front derailleur for double and bash set-ups, the perfect match for your SLX Double and Bash in fact. Of course you can just wind up the limit screw on a triple chainset derailleur, so you might ask what is the point of this? When you run a double set up you tend to use more...
Shimano SLX Double Crankset M665
Weight: 1010 Grams (complete with bottom bracket) The M665 Double Chainset is one of the most popular double and bash set-ups on the market. It offers excellent value considering the entire chainset including the BB bearings and cranks can be bought for less than some other brands sell a bash ring and a chain guide! Although not super light, the...
3 months ago
In Sizzle, first-class photographer and MTB adventurer Dan Milner returns to Mallorca, the scene of his mountain biking past. Retracing his tire tracks to discover...
3 months ago
Brett Rheeder and Lucy Van Eesteren embody the beauty of the ride as they float effortlessly down Boulder Mountain track in Revelstoke, British Columbia, painting...
5 months ago
Paying homage to a mountain biking legend like Cam McCaul is not easy. As a partner with Trek and Shimano for the last 20 years...
6 months ago
A day out riding at the Red Bull Rampage venues! My daily riding buddy Jacob ended up hurting his back but still wanted to hang...
6 months ago
Your questions answered! A lot has changed since the last Q&A about a year ago, and I hope this video can help clarify any questions...
6 months ago
In Episode 5 of Shimano Evolution Stories, Andy McKenna shares the trail with Adam Raja as he opens up about the struggle to leave his...
7 months ago
Embark on a 10-day adventure with Scotty Laughland as he explores Italy’s breathtaking mountain bike trails. Discover the stunning landscapes and savor the rich, local...
7 months ago
Brage Vestavik’s journey to the forefront of freeriding began at home, making features from construction materials scattered around his backyard. As the years passed, he...
8 months ago
Manoeuvre Vancouver is Hans Rey's latest ('24) Urban Adventure, follow him as he traverses the birthplace of modern mountain biking in 5 days on ebikes....
8 months ago
Brett Rheeder and Lucy Van Eesteren reach peak enjoyment levels in Revelstoke, dropping in at the top of Martha Creek for a rip through the...
9 months ago
THE MERIDA EX presented by Shimano is an enduro mountain bike race like few others. With three days of riding, a total of 24 stages...
10 months ago
Taiwan is the beating heart of the MTB industry. Have you ever wondered what the MTB scene is like there? We asked Andrew Neethling, formerly...
3 months ago
In Sizzle, first-class photographer and MTB adventurer Dan Milner returns to Mallorca, the scene of his mountain biking past. Retracing his tire tracks to discover...
3 months ago
Brett Rheeder and Lucy Van Eesteren embody the beauty of the ride as they float effortlessly down Boulder Mountain track in Revelstoke, British Columbia, painting...
5 months ago
Paying homage to a mountain biking legend like Cam McCaul is not easy. As a partner with Trek and Shimano for the last 20 years...
6 months ago
A day out riding at the Red Bull Rampage venues! My daily riding buddy Jacob ended up hurting his back but still wanted to hang...
6 months ago
Your questions answered! A lot has changed since the last Q&A about a year ago, and I hope this video can help clarify any questions...
6 months ago
In Episode 5 of Shimano Evolution Stories, Andy McKenna shares the trail with Adam Raja as he opens up about the struggle to leave his...
7 months ago
Embark on a 10-day adventure with Scotty Laughland as he explores Italy’s breathtaking mountain bike trails. Discover the stunning landscapes and savor the rich, local...
7 months ago
Brage Vestavik’s journey to the forefront of freeriding began at home, making features from construction materials scattered around his backyard. As the years passed, he...
8 months ago
Manoeuvre Vancouver is Hans Rey's latest ('24) Urban Adventure, follow him as he traverses the birthplace of modern mountain biking in 5 days on ebikes....
8 months ago
Brett Rheeder and Lucy Van Eesteren reach peak enjoyment levels in Revelstoke, dropping in at the top of Martha Creek for a rip through the...
9 months ago
THE MERIDA EX presented by Shimano is an enduro mountain bike race like few others. With three days of riding, a total of 24 stages...
10 months ago
Taiwan is the beating heart of the MTB industry. Have you ever wondered what the MTB scene is like there? We asked Andrew Neethling, formerly...
3 months ago
In Sizzle, first-class photographer and MTB adventurer Dan Milner returns to Mallorca, the scene of his mountain biking past. Retracing his tire tracks to discover...
3 months ago
Brett Rheeder and Lucy Van Eesteren embody the beauty of the ride as they float effortlessly down Boulder Mountain track in Revelstoke, British Columbia, painting...
5 months ago
Paying homage to a mountain biking legend like Cam McCaul is not easy. As a partner with Trek and Shimano for the last 20 years...
6 months ago
A day out riding at the Red Bull Rampage venues! My daily riding buddy Jacob ended up hurting his back but still wanted to hang...
6 months ago
Your questions answered! A lot has changed since the last Q&A about a year ago, and I hope this video can help clarify any questions...
6 months ago
In Episode 5 of Shimano Evolution Stories, Andy McKenna shares the trail with Adam Raja as he opens up about the struggle to leave his...
7 months ago
Embark on a 10-day adventure with Scotty Laughland as he explores Italy’s breathtaking mountain bike trails. Discover the stunning landscapes and savor the rich, local...
7 months ago
Brage Vestavik’s journey to the forefront of freeriding began at home, making features from construction materials scattered around his backyard. As the years passed, he...
8 months ago
Manoeuvre Vancouver is Hans Rey's latest ('24) Urban Adventure, follow him as he traverses the birthplace of modern mountain biking in 5 days on ebikes....
8 months ago
Brett Rheeder and Lucy Van Eesteren reach peak enjoyment levels in Revelstoke, dropping in at the top of Martha Creek for a rip through the...
9 months ago
THE MERIDA EX presented by Shimano is an enduro mountain bike race like few others. With three days of riding, a total of 24 stages...
10 months ago
Taiwan is the beating heart of the MTB industry. Have you ever wondered what the MTB scene is like there? We asked Andrew Neethling, formerly...
Issue 77
Leo Smith aka Lando Steezy is not your average bike rider. Find out more about him in this interview.
Issue 74
Bikepacking the EWS? Why not! We talk to Matthew on his 2022 adventure!
Issue 69
Scott has been part of the biking scene for ages. From the beginnings of the EWS to being a GMBN presenter he’s done a lot. We caught up with the content creator for a chat on riding, filming and life.
Issue 69
Watch the most popular MTB videos from the last couple of months right here!
Issue 65
On test this issue: the Merida E160 with the EP8 motor, Canyons Stitch360 pump track destroyer and the YT Jeffsy Core 2 27,5’’. We check out Earshot’s magnetic headphones, Bluegrass’ lightweight pads, shoes from Mavic and Fizik, and the Smith Forefront 2 helmet/goggle combo.
Issue 65
Watch the most popular MTB videos from the last couple of months right here!
Issue 64
Even with a massive shortage of bikes, we managed to get some amazing bikes on test for you. Read our honest opinion on the CUBE Stereo Hybrid 160, Merida Big trail, Transition PBJ and a selection of parts by Kids Ride Shotgun, Melon Optics and OneUp components.
Issue 61
E-MTB’s, probably the most passionately debated topic in the world of mountain bikes. As they grow in popularity Pete Archer takes a ride through a post-industrial slate mining landscape and muses on the past and future of e-bikes.
Issue 58
Ghost's big hitter, Cannondales new Habit and some of electric numbers from Haibike, Greyp and Merida, plus Rou’s new ride from Cube! Drivetrains get given a grinding with Box and SRAM offering affordable wide range gearing plus kit from Lake, Leatt and Hope.
Issue 57
More images with no particular place to call home this issue!
Issue 52
A World Championship smashing enduro bike from Nukeproof, a rowdy hardtail from Commencal and a couple of funky gravel bikes make the line up of test machines this month. Slowing things down hard and fast is the name of the game as we put some four-pot brakes through the mill and see if they can offer the killer power they all claim.
Issue 51
Thomas Vanderham joins a trip into the mountains of Switzerland to explore the huge landscape and amazing trails. Using the ever so efficient Swiss transport system the team combine the best trails into a week of epic riding in beautiful mountains.
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