Simon Stewart

Simon Stewart riding the Santa Cruz Vala

Deep Dive: Santa Cruz Vala

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We compare the Santa Cruz Vala to the Cannondale Moterra SL, Santa Cruz Heckler SL, Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay, Pivot Shuttle AM, Devinci E-Troy, and Orbea Wild.

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Simon Stewart reviews the Santa Cruz Bullit

Flash Review: Santa Cruz Bullit 4

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Santa Cruz has added the 170 mm travel Bullit to thier revamped lineup of Horst Link euipped eMTBs built around the latest Bosch CX drive system.

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Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Pro

Specialized Turbo Levo 4

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The new Specialized Turbo Levo 4 has a more powerful motor and a bigger battery than the outgoing Turbo Levo 3, plus a host of other innovations that, combined with the new drive system, make us eager to spend time on it. Check out our First Look for the details.
Simon Stewart reviews the Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay SL

Deep Dive: Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay SL

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We compare the Instinct Powerplay SL to the Santa Cruz Heckler SL, Pivot Shuttle SL, Canyon Spectral:ONfly, Norco Fluid VLT 130, Cannondale Moterra SL, and Pivot Shuttle AM.

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Simon Stewart reviews the Bosch Performance Line CX

Flash Review: Bosch Performance Line CX Drive System

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Bosch has a new version of the class-leading Performance Line CX motor. Find out how they’ve refined what was already one of the best drive systems on the market.

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Simon Stewart reviews the Schwalbe Magic Mary tires

Flash Review: Schwalbe Magic Mary Tires

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Schwalbe's new radial tires have many of us wondering what took so long. Find out why they may be on to something, and what our early impressions are.

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