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3 weeks ago | 
bikeradar.com | Finlay Anderson
Hardtails are where many of us start our mountain bike journey; however, most riders don’t ever swing their leg over one again after making the switch to a full-suspension bike. Some riders even leapfrog the hardtail completely, jumping straight in with a full-sus MTB.
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1 month ago | 
bikeradar.com | Finlay Anderson
DJI's latest firmware update brings 1,000W of peak power to the Auto, Trail and Turbo modes of its Avinox motor, plus boost mode adjustments and other customisations. Some of the new firmware features were trialled in a controversial update to DJI’s app at the end of April 2025. The headline change was the 150W increase in peak power in Turbo mode, enabling the Avinox to unleash its full 1000W, which had previously been restricted to its 30-second Boost feature.
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1 month ago | 
flipboard.com | Finlay Anderson
3 hours agoKeep your bike running smoothly with easy drivetrain care tips. Learn how to clean, lubricate, and maintain your chain for a longer-lasting, efficient ride. Taking care of your bike’s drivetrain is not a chore—it’s a great way to keep your ride smooth, efficient, and long-lasting. Whether you’re new …
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1 month ago | 
bikeradar.com | Finlay Anderson
Whether you ride road, gravel or mountain bikes, a comfortable pair of cargo bib shorts will make the difference between a comfy undercarriage and a sore day in the saddle, while also giving you space to stash your essentials. Combining an elasticated bib (the upper, dungaree-like section) with elastane (aka Lycra/spandex) shorts containing a stitched-in ‘chamois’ pad, they offer crucial cushioning and relief from saddle pressure and trail vibrations.
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2 months ago | 
tandfonline.com | Finlay Anderson |Logan Anderson |Laura Stewart |Alan Walker
?Mathematical formulae have been encoded as MathML and are displayed in this HTML version using MathJax in order to improve their display. Uncheck the box to turn MathJax off. This feature requires Javascript. Click on a formula to zoom. AbstractThis research considers the academic performance of all students undertaking mathematical sciences modules at the University of the West of Scotland in the years immediately before and during Covid-19-induced learning and assessment changes.
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Mar 6, 2025 | 
sparksunderland.com | Finlay Anderson |Kira Hunter
Sunderland Restaurant Week is set to return this month (March 2025), with many eateries across the city preparing for a much-needed hospitality boost. The popular event will take place between March 15-23, and have £10, £15 and £20 offers for diners to visit old favourites or try new cuisines.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
bikeradar.com | Nick Clark |Finlay Anderson |Nick Anderson
The best full-face mountain bike helmets will give you the protection needed to tackle extreme downhill and enduro trails. Our team of dedicated testers have reviewed countless full-face helmets over the past 17 years, assessing the helmets in real-world conditions and considering factors such as safety, comfort, fit and ventilation. Following our latest testing of the Bell Sanction 2 DLX MIPS and Abus HiDrop, we’ve compiled our top picks of the best full-face mountain bike helmets.
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Jan 20, 2025 | 
bikeradar.com | Finlay Anderson
Suspension is one of the most important elements of a modern mountain bike, generating grip and control on the trail to help you ride smoother and faster. There’s no doubt that the best forks and the best shocks work incredibly well. But tuning your suspension can help eke that extra bit of performance from your fork and shock by optimising their setup for you, your bike and your riding style. Once upon a time, suspension tuning was reserved for a handful of pro riders.
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Dec 31, 2024 | 
bikeradar.com | Finlay Anderson
Smart bike lights take conventional illumination up a notch, by incorporating intelligent technology that aims to improve your safety when cycling on the road after dark. Many of these lights use motion-sensing technology. They respond to changes in your speed and even the speed of traffic behind you, to increase your visibility on the road.
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Dec 12, 2024 | 
bikeradar.com | Seb Stott |Finlay Anderson
Full-suspension mountain bikes can use single or multiple pivot locations, different linkages and swingarm designs to help dictate their suspension characteristics. How many pivots and links are used and how they’re laid out helps to determine how the bike will work, how it’ll feel on the trail and what type of riding it may be best suited to.
