DT Swiss is pretty amped on its new R414 rear shock, which it reckons is ideal for everything from Olympic…
First Look
A pre-review, initial look at the spec of new products. Open to all readers.
First Look: Identiti Mettle GX
UK brand Identiti has just released a brand new 160mm travel enduro bike called the Mettle, and we've got one…
First Look: Canyon Exceed CF SL 7.9 Di2
Is this the stealthiest carbon hardtail we've ever had in for testing? We get acquainted with the new sub-10kg Exceed…
First Look: MRP Ribbon Forks
The new long travel MRP Ribbon is finally available, and we've got one in for testing. Check out this sub-2kg,…
First Look: Sonder Transmitter Carbon
With a dropper post, chunky forks, a 65° head angle and 27.5+ tyres, the Sonder Transmitter Carbon isn't your average…
First Look: Zerode Taniwha
Is a gearbox in your future? We've got a Zerode Taniwha in for testing to find out what advantages the…
First Look: The £1300 Calibre Bossnut V2
Calibre has rolled out the V2 version of the Bossnut trail bike, and we've got one in for testing
First Look: Kona Honzo CR Trail DL
Kona does XC a little differently to everyone else. With a 120mm travel Pike and a KS LEV dropper post,…
First Look: Trillion Prime 27.5
It's steel, made in the U.K, and is ready for a 160mm fork. We get hands-on with a prototype Trillion…
First Look: Nukeproof Scout 290 Race
Joining the 27.5in model, the Scout 290 from Nukeproof is designed as a tough alloy 29in hardtail for pummelling down…
First Look: Merida One-Sixty 7000
Merida has completely overhauled its One-Sixty enduro bike, and we've got the XT-spec model in for a Pennine pasting
Specialized 2018: The All New Chisel Hardtail
Specialized have launched a new alloy hardtail modeled on their top of the line carbon Epic
Specialized Epic 2018: Farewell FSR Hello Single Pivot
How much lighter could this flagship XC race bike get by switching to a single pivot? Quite a lot as…
Video: Pivot Cycles New LES 27.5
Is this one of the most versatile and comfortable XC hardtails going? Wil swings a leg over the all-new Pivot…
First Look: Whyte S150 Long Travel 29er
Whyte is no stranger to 29er bikes, but the S-150 is an all new bike from the frame up and…
First Look: The 160mm Travel SLED From DMR Bikes
The SLED is the first full-blown AM/Enduro bike from DMR. With a welded alloy frame and beefy pivots, it looks…
First Look: CycleOps Thru-Axle Compatible Hammer Trainer
Let's face it; trainers are boring. But then the CycleOps Hammer is no ordinary trainer. Find out why here
First Look: Nukeproof Mega 290 Race
The bigger wheeled version of the enduro ready 275, the Mega 290 Race from Nukeproof hits ST Towers for some…
First Look: Rose Root Miller
German direct-to-consumer brand Rose Bikes has recently updated its 29in trail machine; the Root Miller. And we've got one up…
First Look: Cane Creek Helm Forks
We get our hands on the brand new Helm fork from Cane Creek to get a closer look at all…
First Look: Vitus Escarpe 29 VRX
For less than £3k, Vitus has put together an incredible package with the Escarpe 29 VRX. Take a closer look…
First Look: 2018 Specialized S-Works Epic Hardtail World Cup
With an 800g FACT 12m carbon frame, the 2018 Specialized S-Works Epic Hardtail is one of the lightest mountain bikes…
First Look: Pivot Mach 5.5 Carbon
We were whisked away to the Forest Of Dean at the last minute for this top secret launch.
First Look: Specialized Enduro Elite Carbon 29/6Fattie
We take a closer look at the new carbon fibre Enduro, which is the burliest 29er from Specialized yet. Even…
First Look: Evil Following
Nobody puts baby in the corner! Who's baby? That's an Evil Following, and we'll be reviewing this sucker for an…
First Look: Orange Four
Should more riders be on the Four rather than the Five? We've got an Orange Four on for longterm testing…
First Look: 2018 Fox 36 Float EVOL Fork
Fox hit back with the new 36 Float fork that comes with a brand new EVOL air spring and 100-180mm…
First Look: Pivot Switchblade
The Switchblade offers 29/27.5+ compatibility and a new high-tech carbon fibre frame that features the DW5 suspension design and 135mm…
Bike Check: 7.8kg Specialized S-Works Epic Hardtail
Specialized has just announced its new Epic hardtail. We take a closer look at Andy Blair's race bike built around…
First Look: Endura MT500 Helmet
After months of waiting, the Endura MT500 helmet is finally here! We get a closer look at this premium trail…
First Look: The 2018 Cannondale Trigger
UK exclusive! We get hands-on with the new Trigger from Cannondale, and get a closer look at that Gemini rear…
First Look: Funn Mamba SPD Platform Pedals
With a large CNC machined alloy platform, does the Funn Mamba strike a balance between flat pedals and SPD clipless…
First Look: Orange Stage 5 RS
Destined for review in an upcoming 29er full suspension group test, we take a good close look at the new…
First Look: Ibis 738 Aluminum Wheelset
Ibis Cycles has rolled out its 2nd generation of mountain bike wheels, and we've got a set of tubeless alloy…