Readers outside of the UK may not be familiar with Bird bikes, and that’s a shame because the British brand has earned a reputation for offering solid value and an innovative spin on the direct-sales approach. They ship internationally and are looking to set up demo partners outside the UK. They started out in 2013 …
Descending I’ve mentioned it a few times already, but Evil’s choice to give the Epocalypse a 65.3° head angle (adjustable to 64.6°) has been really interesting to me, especially considering the parallel non-motorized Wreckoning sits at 64.6° in its neutral position and is adjustable down to 63.9°. However, even when riding the Epocalypse in its …
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Santa Cruz has been on a roll this year, updating their catalog with geometry changes and in-frame storage compartments for model after model. Next up is the venerable Nomad, the long-travel machine that’s been a mainstay in the lineup since its introduction all the way back in 2005. Version 6.0 of the Nomad keeps its …
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Lightweight E-bikes seem to all the rage these days and Pivot is the latest brand to join the crowd with their Shuttle SL, which weighs a claimed 36.25 lb (16.44 kg). To achieve that low number the frame is fully constructed from carbon and features a 430 Wh battery and a Fazua motor that produces …
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