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The Giro Fixture helmet offers great value at a low cost, with an exceptional build quality that provides lots of head coverage, a comfortable fit, and a design that includes many vents and a sturdy visor. The only negative offered was a bulky side look.

The video discusses the new Giro Manifest Spherical helmet, noting its sophisticated design with a focus on ventilation and protection. Features include a spherical ball and socket design for impact force management, suspended helmet for increased airflow, compatibility with various sunglasses, secured visor, and a magnetic buckle. The helmet offers impressive comfort, convenience, and superlative performance.

Kali Protectives Alpine Full Face Helmet is a unisex helmet perfect for downhill, enduro, and freeride biking. It has a tri-weave shell with EPS foam, breakaway visor system, and anti-microbial moisture wicking pads. The helmet, available in five sizes, also offers a crash replacement assistance policy.

The Kali Protectives Zoka Full Face Helmet is a high-quality entry level helmet for beginners with an ABS shell construction with EPS foam, adjustable padding, and a removable, washable liner.

The Kali Protectives Zoka Full Face Helmet is an ideal entry-level helmet for beginners and young riders, featuring an ABS shell with EPS foam, adjustable and washable components, and certification for safety. It's available for $100.

Bell's new Sanction 2 DLX full face helmet offers high quality and value with excellent ventilation, fit, and style. It's a competitively weighed entry-level helmet sharing design elements of their premier models, available in various sizes and colors.

The Marin Alpine Trail E2 is deemed a solid, playful eMTB that balances price with performance in a package which includes Shimano's EP8 drive system, Fox 38 Performance Elite fork, Shimano's 12-speed drivetrain, and a 630 watt-hour battery. Despite lacking maintenance during the review period, the bike handled a range of conditions well, felt nimble, provided adjustability, confidence on descents and was considered reliable. Although the bike is recommended with beefier tires for rougher terrain, the appreciation expressed for the ride, price tag and support makes it a top pick among eMTBs of 2021.

The 6D ATB-2T Helmet with Omni-Directional Suspension Technology wins praises for its ample safety features, high safety rating, good ventilation and comfortable liner. Despite some drawbacks such as a creaky interface between the EPP and EPS layers and a less-than-useful sunglass dock, its strength in ventilation and overall safety capabilities stand out.

Yakima's HangTight vertical bike rack securely and safely transports up to six bikes of various sizes and styles, offering quality straps and robust mounts. Room for improvement lies in a lack of a folding feature for easy storage and the inability to carry full-size eMTBs.

The 2023 Marin Rift Zone 2 29 trail bike features updated design and enhanced features that enable better travel and suspension, but lacks the appeal previous models had. The Shimano brakes do not meet the speeds the bike can reach. The Rift Zone 27.5 could potentially bring back the fun factor. Marin keeps delivering performant bikes at affordable prices.

The Yakima HangTight 6 Bike Rack is a secure, reliable transportation solution for multiple bikes of various sizes. High-quality straps and robust mounts ensure long-term durability, and its design eliminates bike-on-bike contact during transport. However, it doesn't cater to full-sized e-bikes, and its non-folding nature can pose storage challenges.

The Yakima hang tight vertical rack offers secure and safe bike transportation for various types of bikes. It's robust, with quality straps, minimizing bike-to-bike contact effectively. However, it cannot carry e-bikes and lacks a convenient storing solution when not in use.

The Yakima hang tight vertical rack can carry up to six bikes of different wheel sizes and bar styles. The build and design of the rack is robust, ensuring bikes' safe transportation. The lack of a folding feature makes storing the rack challenging. Incompatibility to carry e-mountain bike limits its usage.

The Yakima's hang tight vertical rack provides secure, easy-to-use transportation for various bike types with its robust design and quality straps. However, e-bikes are not compatible and it can sometimes contact the bike's top tube. The rack has some sway when fully loaded, but overall, it should withstand years of use and transportation.

The 2022 Fuji Ambient EVO 29 1.3 E-Bike is a high-quality ride with efficient, reliable components. It's built for Cross Country and Trail riding, featuring a Bosch Performance CX 4th generation motor and a Bosch PowerTube integrated battery. This unisex E-Bike comes in MD, LG, and XL sizes and is valued at $3,799.99.

The 2022 Bulls Aminga EVA TR 1 E-Bike is a high-performance, women's pedelec designed for cross country and trail riding. It features a Bosch Gen4 Performance CX motor, a 625 Wh Bosch PowerTube battery, Shimano brakes, and a 12-speed Shimano Deore XT M8100 rear derailleur.

The 2022 Bulls Copperhead EVO AM 2 750 E-Bike offers a high performance ride with Bosch Performance CX BES3 motor, Turbo, Sport/eMTB, Tour, Eco, Walk Assist modes and a top speed of 20 mph. The E-Bike features an aluminum frame, SR Suntour Lytro 35 Supreme SL Air Fork, Shimano 10-speed drivetrain, integrated Bosch PowerTube with a 750 Wh capacity, and ride-enhancing details like an LCD remote and the Four-Bar Horst Link rear suspension design.

The review highlights the Worx Imprint helmet's lightweight, comfortable fit, safety features, and breathability, with an acceptable price for its premium features.

The all-new Specialized Dissident II Full Face Helmet, developed in collaboration with professional athletes, promises the highest safety standards, a modern-styled fit, breathability and a lightweight design. It has unique features such as strategically placed EPS foam inserts, Mips Evolve Solution to reduce potential impact to the head, optimised ventilation system and a non-distracting finish.

The video review praised the Santa Cruz Heckler for its general capability, stability, and playfulness. It excelled at tackling rough sections and holding the line well. However, it faulted the bike for its quick sign off of motor, difficulty in cleaning and servicing, and quicker battery exhaustion.

The new Specialized Ambush 2 and Camber helmets are tailored to modern trail riding demand. Both helmets are noted to provide excellent fitment and comfort, with the Ambush 2 being lauded for its ventilation and eyewear integration. The Camber, although inexpensive, offers a good balance of style and safety.

The Fezzari Timp Peak e-MTB offers a well-designed, high-performance ride with quality components like a Shimano-EP8 motor, DVO Onyx E1 suspension, and a full carbon frame. Nevertheless, its 630wh battery may be inadequate for some riders, despite options to upgrade. The model impresses with its handling, lightness, ability to climb and descend trails, and proprietary features like the rail system for balancing the bike's center of gravity.

The 2021 Devinci EP Deore 12S E-Bike is an aluminum-bodied, unisex e-bike with a Shimano STEPS E7000 motor, high-capacity 504Wh battery, 1x drivetrain, and advanced suspension systems. It also boasts robust build quality indicated by molded chainstay protectors and fiber-reinforced nylon battery and motor protectors.

The 2022 Devinci E-Spartan Deore 12s E-Bike is an enduro/all-mountain bike with aluminum frame, Shimano STEPS EP800 motor, BMZ 21700 cell technology battery, and FOX DHX2 performance elite rear shock. It has a Boost, Trail, Eco, Walk Assist modes with a maximum assisted speed of 20 mph.

The 2022 Kona Remote 130 E-Bike offers robust specifications with a Shimano STEPS E7000 motor, a Shimano Deore M6100 12-speed drivetrain, and a FOX FLOAT DPS Performance rear shock. It provides a comfortable ride with a WTB Volt saddle and reliable stopping power from Shimano Deore M6120 brakes.

The 2022 Kona El Kahuna E-Bike is a class one pedal assist model with a battery capacity of 504 Wh and a maximum speed of 20mph. It has an aluminum frame and various high-quality Shimano components. The E-Bike is priced at $3,299.00.

The 2022 Vitus E-Sommet VRX E-Bike is a high-performing e-bike suited for Enduro and Freeride. Featuring Shimano STEPS EP8 motor and E8036 battery, RockShox suspension, Shimano Deore XT drivetrain, and DT Swiss wheelset. It has a mixed wheeled design with 29" at front and 27.5" at rear.

The review evaluates the Bell 440 MIPs trail helmet, praising its high-quality build, affordable price, and features like MIPS technology for safety, adjustable visor, sweat guide, and the adjustable back dial. It also comes in many colors and sizes. Furthermore, a women's specific design is available.

Altogether, we can’t recommend a better ‘do it all’ e-bike than the Rise Hydro.