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STUFF BUYER’S DELIGHT

MAXXIS REKON TYRE

Maxxis reckon that this tread pattern has your back in intermediate and technical terrain. Whatever your schooling level, the wide centre knobs aid braking and the ‘L’ shaped side knobs will carve corners. Available in 24”, 27.5” and 29” diameters, you should be able to mullet just about anything. marleen.co.nz

BRAAP WRAP

Keep your beast beautiful with Braap Wrap. Self-healing, self-cleaning adhesive film to protect your frame from rock strikes, crashes and shuttle rash. Specific cut panels for your toptube, downtube, seatstay, chainstay and cable rub. Now if only your mate could keep his pedals away from your stanchions on the towball rack. braapwrap.co.nz

BONTRAGER XR TRAIL COMP MTB GRIP SET

Get a grip on sustainability say Bontrager. These grips feature a unique finned texture that conforms to your hand to keep you comfortable. The lightweight nylon CoreLock clamp

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