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James Love

With Extra Bundles Of Joy – It’s Fresh Goods Friday 431
There are nerves in the office. A substantial number of staff are all on holiday. But it’s not the extra…

Review: Cotic FlareMAX. Is Longshot Geometry a step too far or a step in the right direction?
The Cotic FlareMAX 29in/27.5+ was first introduced by the Peak-district based purveyors of made out of metal bicycles, in 2016.…

First Ride Review: Merida’s New 2019 One-Twenty Trail Bike
Merida has recently launched a brand new One-Twenty trail bike for 2019. Featuring 120mm of rear suspension travel, a 130mm…

Merida Has A Brand New One-Twenty Trail Bike For 2019
Merida has a brand new One-Twenty trail bike for 2019, and with a raft of frame and suspension updates, this…

Gallery: Working Fort William – Through the eyes of Mr Love
This is a retrospective look at Round 2 of the UCI Downhill World Cup. The weekend of the 2nd and…

Review: X-Fusion McQueen Roughcut HLR Fork
The X-Fusion McQueen proves that you don't need to spend near a grand to get a high quality suspension fork.

Review: Burgtec Penthouse MK4 Flat Pedals
After 18 months of thrashing, what does James have to say about the MK4 edition of the Burgtec Penthouse flat…

Review: Ohlins RXF36 fork & STX22 shock
James reports back from testing an Ohlins one-two duo of shock and fork

Review: Magura Vyron elect Wireless Dropper Post
Magura jumps head-first into the dropper game with a wireless electronic jobber called the Vyron. How did it fare in…

Longterm Review: Cotic FlareMAX
With 120mm of travel, the Cotic FlareMAX is the RocketMAX's baby brother. Make no mistake though, this is one capable…

Review: Five Ten Freerider EPS Flat Pedal Shoes
Over the past winter season, James has been testing the all-weather Freerider EPS shoes from Five Ten. Do they get…

First Look: Genesis TARN 20
James gives us the rundown on this steel 27.5+ hardtail from British brand, Genesis

2017 Intense Tracer 275C Factory Review
James Love has been testing an early Intense Tracer sample for the last few months and here's his in-depth first…

Breaking: 2017 Intense Tracer Launched
The second generation Intense Tracer, coming to a hillside near you

Bike Check: Cotic FlareMAX Longterm Test Bike
James gets acquainted with the newest longterm review bike in the Singletrack office: the Cotic FlareMAX. Have a look at…

Kona Process 153 longtermer
James' longterm relationship with the Kona Process 153 has sadly come to an end. See how his bike evolved in…

Review: Syntace W35 and W30 Wheels
We just love reviewing really rad rims (and alliteration, we love that too)