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Video: Bosch Vs Shimano E-Bike Motor Real World Test

We thought it would interesting to do a simple test over a set distance uphill comparing the times and power delivery of the Bosch Performance CX Gen 4 against the Shimano EP800 e-bike motor. With two bikes, a Cannondale Moterra Neo 2…

BOSCH BRINGS THE RACE MOTOR

Bosch just launched the Performance Line CX Race Limited Edition e-bike motor, specifically e-MTBs. Bosch equipped e-bikes have, over the last five years, developed into some seriously competitive trail weapons that are on par with high-end…

TQ – HPR50 Test

TQ is a German company that makes many types of motors and, for many years, had available on the market for e-bikes the TQ HPR 120S motor, which has the largest torque of 120 N/m on a street-legal pedal 3-bicycle. This can be found on two…

Bontrager Foray Shoes

Bontrager’s Foray shoes focus on performance while providing comfort for off-the-bike situations. The Mountain Bike Action crew spun the BOA dial on these hybrid SPD-compatible shoes to see how they would perform out on our local trails.…

OUTBOUND LIGHTING

Outbound Lighting started in 2017 with a small but passionate Chicago, Illinois-based team focused on bringing the next generation of bike lighting systems to riders. Its founder, Matthew Conte, has a diverse background that spreads into…

TOPEAK TUBI 18 AND MINI PT30

Since the early ’90s, Topeak has created innovative solutions for the cycling community. Whether you find yourself training for an upcoming race or you are just meeting up with your buddies for a day out on the trails, Topeak has always…

A BETTER BOLT

Most famous for their line of Elemnt, Bolt and Roam computers, Wahoo has quickly become one of the top cycling brands when it comes to new technology that provides both information and performance gains. With last year’s addition of…

THE LEAST-USED TOOL THAT’S A MUST-HAVE

By Troy Templin If you’re like us, you’ve no doubt been on a group ride when someone suffered a flat tire and they have neither the tools or even a spare inner tube to make the fix. And then they stand next to their bike with that dumb,…

FOX MAINFRAME MIPS HELMET

Safety and functionality are among the top priorities for mountain bike gear and apparel brands. Fox Racing has focused on these priorities for over four decades, offering apparel and protection for action sports athletes and enthusiasts.…

Video: Horizon Lock – Go Pro Hero 11 Black

We have had the Gopro Hero 11 Black for a month or so and we think that the Horizon Lock feature is one of its killer settings. We recently found ourselves on Monte Falco in the centre of Italy with the camera a spare ride and a bit of…

Lightweight Power: TQ-HPR50 Motor Test

TQ-group is a German company that makes many types of motors and have for many years had available on the market the TQ HPR 120S motor, which has the largest torque currently available of 120nm on a street legal pedal e-bike. This can be…

REDSHIFT SPORTS ARCLIGHT PEDALS

Whether you’re riding your bike at day or night, there’s nothing more important than being seen. From new light systems to mount on your bike, helmet or clothes, over the years we’ve been happy to see some brilliant advances in bicycle…

Video: Trek Rail 9.9 XTR – Tested

Trek with their last Rail model we tested two years ago, set an incredibly high bar and it became on of our favourite bikes of the season, with and ease of ride and product quality that few could match. So what about the new 2022 RAIL 9.9…

HOLLYWOOD RACKS DESTINATION E-BIKE RACK

Hollywood Racks has been in the bike rack business for decades with designs for every kind of bicycle. Now, they’ve come up with a new hitch-mount rack for e-bikes that makes it easy to load two bikes with a weight capacity of 70 pounds…

WHEN FLEX CAN BE YOUR FRIEND

It’s been over a decade since we first set our eyes on the unique Flexx handlebars. The company got its start in the dirt bike world when the Flexx handlebars were on motocross bikes. More than just a standard handlebar, they’re actually…

BRAKE FREE SMART BRAKE LIGHT

When riding a motorcycle, anything you can do to make yourself more visible will help make for a safer ride. Brake lights, of course, are a necessity, but between switching to LEDs and the trend towards smaller lights for improved…

FIX MFG EFLATOR

One of their latest products is the Eflator, which is a rechargeable electric tire inflator.