Epic

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ComponentsTests

Fox 34 SL Factory in practical testing: The new benchmark for suspension forks for lightweight bikes?

Test / Fox 34 SL Factory: It wasn't that long ago that 100 mm of travel was the absolute benchmark on an XC bike. But the increasingly demanding courses in the professional circuit have led to longer travel ranges, and top performers like the Specialized Epic, Scott Spark, and BMC Fourstroke now all come with 120 mm as standard. The increasingly popular down-country category is also seeing a rise in travel… read more

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Cycling

cycling: Cape Epic Stage #2: Schurter/Forster continue to dominate and take their third win

Cycling / MTB: Third stage (including prologue) at the Cape Epic – third victory for Team Scott-Sram. Nino Schurter and Lars Forster set the pace again today, even though the Swiss duo wasn't quite as dominant as in previous days. Nevertheless, they were able to extend their lead in the overall standings over Cannondale Factory Racing to over four minutes. The women's race also... read more

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Cycling

cycling: Cape Epic 2019: The route and stages in detail

Cycling / MTB: Only a few days remain until the Cape Epic 17 kicks off next Sunday, March 2019, in South Africa. We've taken a look at the route and all the stages in advance – where are the dangers lurking, and where could the overall victory be decided? Cape Epic 2019: The route at a glance. This year's Cape Epic route is, without exaggeration,... read more

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