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BikePerfect has reviewed the Race Face ERA Cranks. Here is what they had to say:

Race Face claimed to have designed the best mountain bike crank available and after several months testing I’m inclined to agree. Access to that super light, color coded but trail tough and lifetime warrantied performance comes with a high entrance cost though. Watt watchers are left out too.

Race Face Turbine Wheelset
The wheel that mountain bikers have come to expect is the one that balances lightweight agility against durability and strength. 
The one that transmits enough of the rider’s power while absorbing the small chatter and big chunder. It is the one that is built to last but doesn’t cost the Earth.

PinkBike has put the Fox 38 against the RockShox Zeb. Here is what they had to say:

If you buy a phone, it's going to be Apple or Android. If you board a plane, it's probably built by Airbus or Boeing. If you're after suspension for your mountain bike, it'll most likely be from Fox or RockShox. The duopoly has been battling it out for MTB suspension supremacy for years, and while there are plenty of other brands out there, they corner most of the market because they make consistently good products.

Supported Rider Bike Check: Laurie’s Yeti Cycles SB160

Staff Bike Check: Matthew’s Yeti ARC

Introducing CushCore TRAIL tyre inserts.  All the same benefits you’ve come to expect from the #1 trusted tyre insert, now optimised for trail riding.

Make Your Natural Selection 

The FLOAT series of air shocks enters its latest stage of evolution with four category-optimised options for XC, Trail, All-Mountain and Gravity.  

Mountain biking has evolved. So have air shocks. Choose the FLOAT that best pairs with your riding style. 

We all need to carry a few key mountain bike essentials when out on the trails, and for those that don't have some fancy inbuilt storage or dislike wearing a mountain bike backpack, the HoldFast Trail Tool Wrap from Peaty's could be just what you're looking for.

MBR has reviewed the 100% Trajecta Fidlock Helmet. Here is what they had to say:

MICHELIN are proud to introduce the Power Adventure, a versatile new tyre to join their Power range designed for riders who want to explore beyond the road. Tubeless Ready with a fast-rolling tread design, this new tyre completes the Michelin gravel range for limitless fun in a variety of conditions when the road ends. 

The new Bel-Air V3 was a test winner previously, one of the best mountain bike saddles we’ve tested and, apart from some new colours, it remains unchanged.

Cycling Weekly has reviewed the Race Face Ride Pedals. Here is what they had to say:

MBR has reviewed the 100% Altec helmet. Here is what they had to say:

The Altec is 100%’s only half-shell helmet and it has been around for a couple of seasons already. It boasts Fidlock’s rapid-to-fasten magnetic chinstrap buckle to boost what’s already a pretty bulging feature list considering the £140 swing tag – good enough to be considered one of the best mountain bike helmets out there. 

off-road.cc has tested the RaceFace Getta Grip Lock-On Grips. Here are their thoughts: 

With a 30mm diameter, the Race Face Getta Grip is a low-profile offering. These grips use the company's proprietary rubber compound coupled with a hexagonal texture at the bottom - it uses a single lock ring collar to clamp onto the bars. 

Singletrack World has reviewed the Fox 34 Factory Fork. Here is what they had to say:

But the GRIP2 damper and the EVOL air spring are almost permanent works-in-progress for Fox – in a good way. Constantly being worked on and slightly improved each and every year.

Supported Rider Bike Check: Jasper Johnson’s Yeti SB160
Brand: Yeti Cycles 
Bike Model: SB160 
Fork: FOX 38 Factory Grip 2 
Shock: FOX Factory Float X2 

WHICH LINKLUBE DO YOU NEED?

As part of Peaty's partnership with GMBN we will be seeing more of Peaty's Products on your favourite Youtube biking channels.

GMBN Tech will be running regular videos on which products are best and how you use/ apply them.

Staff Bike Check: Alex's Yeti ARC

Super light and trail-ready with NEW 125mm and 150mm lengths.

With the addition of two new long-travel variants, the Transfer SL becomes more versatile than ever before. With precise two-position actuation, and availability in 8 sizes, it’s time to be fastest up and first down with the expanded Transfer SL family.

Supported Rider Bike Check: Francie’s Yeti 160E

Fit For Every Road. Easton Cycling is excited to launch the first component in our ALX lineup, the EC90 ALX Handlebar, the lightest and most versatile bar for gravel, pavement and every surface in between.

MBR has reviewed the SDG Bel-Air 3.0 Saddle. Here is what they had to say:

Supportive, comfortable and durable; there's a lot of like about the SDG Bel-Air 3.0 saddle - it's a classic for a reason.

Staff Bike Check: George's Yeti SB160

Staff Bike Check: Adam’s Yeti SB140 29"