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Gravity Light OS Flat carbon bar and stem – just in
New carbon/aluminium flat bar from Gravity
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Claire finds it hot going in the Absa Cape Epic
As the temperature drops (slightly) Claire feels the heat. Here’s her ten observations so far
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Getting ready to race: Tracy Moseley writes for Bikemagic
It’s preparation time for Tracy as she heads to Spain to test tyres and prepares her Trek Slash with some riding at Forest of Dean, Lee Quarry and Cannock Chase
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Nuun hydration tablet range expands to 11 flavours
Five new flavours – grape, tropical, strawberry lemonade, lemon team and fruit punch
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Absa Cape Epic 2012: Stage one photo gallery
Dust, blue skies and sweat: Another set of stunning photographs from the South African stage race.
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Behind the scenes with Specialized
What does it take to win the Absa Cape Epic? Find out with this Specialized behind the scenes video
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Absa Cape Epic 2012: Sauser and Stander extend lead while Sally Bigham takes second win
Second wins in a row for both Burry Stander and Christoph Sauser and Sally Bigham and Esther Süss
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Bespoked Bristol 2012: Curtis, Engima, 29 Gnar, Qoroz, Mawis and more
There’s a new 29er from Enigma, an interesting German 29er, carbon strangeness from Delta, and a mad Alfine 29er design
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The Absa Cape Epic in photos – action from the prologue
The South African stage race offers some fantastic photography. Here’s some of the best
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Bespoked Bristol 2012: Cotic Rocket emerges into life
It’s the second year for the show that celebrates UK frame builders. We take a first look at Cotic’s new 150mm steel full suspension mountain bike
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The Absa Cape Epic begins: Claire and Collyn report from the race
Claire Beaumont and Collyn Ahart send back their first report from the opening stage of the tough Absa Cape Epic
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Absa Cape Epic 2012: Stander and Sauser win prologue
While Brit Sally Bigham sets the early pace in the women’s race. Full results, report and video highlights
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Trek sign on as sponsor of Irish Gravity Enduro Series (+ round one course preview)
Trek Slash trail bike up for grabs for a rider who completes the series
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Greno Woods Dig Day – tomorrow
Head to Greno Woods tomorrow and lend some muscle for a day of trail building
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Wiggle brand dhb launches backpack range
Six-bag Slice range includes 15-litre pack with hydration bladder for £42.99
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Trek Fuel EX 8 – first look
The updated 120mm Trek Fuel EX 8 arrives for testing, before we give it a shakedown here’s a look at the highlights
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Four-piston power for new SRAM XO Trail disc brakes
And there’s a lighter 315g XO brake as well. Plus there’s a new 170mm rotor
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Santa Cruz introduce custom paint shop
Now you can choose your Santa Cruz in any colour you like, with the company’s new Custom Color Choice Program
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Road to Cape Epic: Collyn gets her bike fitted before heading to South Africa
Collyn’s 2012 Scott Spark arrives just in the nick of time (she heads out today), and tells of the importance of getting properly fitted on your bike
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Cape Epic? Bring it on: Josh Ibbett heads to South Africa
Endurance racer Josh Ibbett files his latest blog for Bikemagic just days before starting the eight-stage Cape Epic in South Africa
