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Mondraker Anark: new bike park weapon
Mondraker has unveiled the Anark, an aluminium bike park and freeride bike with 170/180 mm suspension in a mullet configuration. Three builds ranging from $3,200 to $6,000 USD.
Specialized Vado 3 X: full suspension in a city e-bike
Specialized expands the Vado 3 family with the X model featuring full suspension: 120 mm rear, 130 mm front, a 3.1 motor with 105 Nm, and an 840 Wh battery. Pricing starts at around 5500 USD.
e*thirteen Sidekick 2.0: the hub that eliminates pedal kickback
The e*thirteen Sidekick 2.0 eliminates pedal kickback through a magnetic pawl-return system, offers four engagement angle settings (9°, 13°, 18°) and weighs from 275 g. Backed by a 10-year warranty plus a lifetime warranty on bearings.
Dengfu unveils new frames
Dengfu has revealed two new enduro frames: the E104 for the Bafang M560 with 140 Nm and a 1008 Wh battery, and the E130 for the Avinox M2S motor with 170 mm of travel.
Tallboy 6 without VPP, Santa Cruz drops the suspension that defined the brand
The Santa Cruz Tallboy 6 is the first generation without VPP suspension. A new four-bar linkage, 140/130 mm of travel, and a lower starting price of $4,999 USD. What does this mean for the buyer?
Avinox responds to criticism over high-powered eMTB motors
Avinox responds to criticism over high-powered eMTB motors: high power doesn't mean higher speed, but better control on technical terrain. We examine how much truth there is to that claim.