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Plus our pick of the hottest news and features on site this week <\/p>

By Jack Luke\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Friday, 03 February 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Congrats, you\u2019ve made it \u2013 the weekend is nigh. For many of us, that means it\u2019s time to get out and enjoy what makes us happier than all else \u2013 riding our bikes.<\/p>\n

Beyond boosting happiness, did you know there are many other benefits to cycling? Here are 26 other excuses<\/a> you can use to justify your next purchase.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been a vintage week for low-scoring reviews on BikeRadar.<\/p>\n

After months of rigorous testing, the Superstrata Classic<\/a> and Limits\u2019 BIA power meter pedals<\/a> both scored a rarely awarded one star.<\/p>\n

At the other end of the spectrum, Alex Evans brought us a five-star review of Pedaling Innovations\u2019 clown-sized Catalyst One pedals<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Even if you\u2019re not a rowdy MTB shredder, this review is well worth a read \u2013 the pedals have won many fans and it\u2019s easy to understand why.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, our ever-diligent tech sleuths sniffed out leaked images of the upcoming suspension-equipped Giant Revolt X<\/a> gravel bike.<\/p>\n

We also reported on the altogether more analogue Brother Cycles Mr Wooden<\/a> \u2013 a skinny steel do-it-all bike with cantilever brakes and 650b wheels that couldn\u2019t be much further removed from the Revolt X.<\/p>\n

This has been a surprise hit on site and it\u2019s always heartening to see an appetite for bikes outside the mainstream brands.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s just a small taste of what\u2019s been on BikeRadar this week. For regular updates on the very best bits of BikeRadar, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter.<\/p>

Hunt Proven Race Enduro 29 wheelset<\/h2>\n
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We\u2019ll be putting these wheels through their paces in the coming months.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Hunt\u2019s Proven Carbon Race Enduro mountain bike wheelset<\/a> has front and rear-specific carbon rims and costs \u00a3899 \/ $1,099 \/ \u20ac1,169.<\/p>\n

Though the wheels are the same width (30mm internal) and share the same overall profile, the rear rim features a tougher carbon layup.<\/p>\n

Hunt says this offers increased rigidity and strength, with the lighter front rim said to improve compliance.<\/p>\n

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Though they look identical, the front and rear rims are, in fact, different.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Lighter spokes are also used on the front wheel to dampen the ride on rough terrain, with heavier-gauge spokes used out back to improve strength.<\/p>\n

The wheels come with a lifetime warranty for the original owner and, in keeping with Hunt\u2019s other wheels, ship with a complement of spare spokes.<\/p>\n

While more common these days, I\u2019ll always applaud brands that foresee the inevitable and ship spares with their kit. Repairability is too often overlooked<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Hunt\u2019s Proven range includes these enduro wheels and a mid-weight XC set, with more rumoured to come soon.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Rob Weaver<\/a> will be testing these wheels over the next few months, ruthlessly rim-dinging and hucking to flat along the way. Stay tuned.<\/p>\n