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STUFF

1. SRAM COLD FORGED X-SYNC 2 CHAINRINGS

Synchronicity: affordability and durability come together in this long-wearing cold-forged chainring. An aggressive tooth design equals better chain retention and a smoother pedal feel, while the X-SYNC EAGLE design reduces friction and the accumulation of mud, grit and grime. Available in 30T, 32T, 34T options. sram.com

2. 100% CELIUM JERSEY

Your top top for trail and all mountain adventure. The four-way stretch construction moves any which way you do, the drop tail keeps you covered while flatlocked stitching equals seamless comfort. With a stealthy internal goggle wipe. crownkiwi.co.nz

3. BONTRAGER KOVEE ELITE SADDLE

An abundance of comfort in a lightweight package. Recessed saddle cavity? Tick. Compliant, hollow Ti rails? Tick. Size-specific curvature? Tick. Multi-density padding? Tick. Win, win, win and win. trekbikes.com

4. COMMENCAL META AM V4.2

As the crew at Commencal like to say: “An enduro bike is a downhill bike that knows how to climb”. With the “.2”,

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