Aerozine X-ONE A1 crankset

AEROZINE’S SINGLE-RING cranks are a useful option for less aggressive riders looking to save some weight and money.

The broad-but-shallow forged arms and direct-fit ring make them the lightest alloy cranks here apart from Shimano XTR. Reversible pedal plugs allow 170 or 175mm effective lengths (172.5mm plugs are 21$) without changing the actual arms. The price also includes a decent external-cup BB, but there’s no 30mm option. The arms are noticeably flexible when you stamp your foot down under power or rail hard through corners. The rings are flexible too, and the simple narrow/ wide tooth profile is slightly noisier and less secure than others here. The three-bolt fixing is SRAM compatible though, so there are plenty of aftermarket alternatives that’ll fit.

WEIGHT: 584g
ARMS: 170, 172.5, 175mm

Price 210$

ENVE M50 29" Wheels

Utah based company ENVE have been making drool-worthy carbon components for some years now. Despite the fact that carbon rims are becoming more and more common on mountain bikes these days, you can guarantee that ENVE wheels will be a talking point when someone is eyeing off a steed. Instantly, the big bold logos on each rim scream "fast", "light" and to some extent, "expensive" The kids call this 'bling'.

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DRC X-Monitor SP1 lap timer

While smartphone apps such as Strava can be a useful way to keep tabs on your mountain bike rides, sometimes you just can’t beat the simplicity and instant feedback that a good old-fashioned stopwatch style lap timer provides.

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Scott Scale 950

The Scale 950 uses the now traditional-for-cross-country 29er wheels to excellent effect, with a fast but fun character that's happy racing or railing.

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CANYON NERVE AL 8.0

S ince their entry into the UK market a few years ago, Canyon have made a name for themselves as purveyors of well-made bikes that exhibit often extraordinary value. The secret (or catch, depending on your point of view) is that the brand don’t have dealers – they ship bikes directly to your door.

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Formula CR3 brakes

The CR3 features a cartridge-type master, which improves power and modulation, plus it is super simple to service: The self-enclosed unit threads directly into the lever body. I took apart our test set and had it back together and bled in 10 minutes with no special tools. Like Formula’s RO brakes, the caliper pistons are actually oval, making more surface area–and thus, more power–than round pistons, but simpler than a four-piston system. The CR3 is best suited for aggressive trail riding.

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All Arround MTB

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