Is the Specialized S-Works Epic the fastest hardtail we've ever ridden? At 8.23kg (18.1lb) for the complete bike, it is…
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Review: Canyon Exceed CF SL 7.9 Di2
I don’t get the opportunity to ride lightweight race hardtails so much these days. It’s probably got something to do…
First Ride: Sonder Evol
What can we expect from the Evol - Sonder's first full suspension bike? Wil went over yonder with the Sonder,…
Review: Canyon Exceed CF SL 7.9 Di2
The Canyon Exceed is a light, fast and beautifully smooth carbon hardtail. Then we added a dropper post and fat…
Longterm Review: Crayons’ Ibis Ripley LS
After six months aboard the longer and slacker Ibis Ripley LS, Rob gives his feedback on this high-end trail machine
Bike Test: Modern Geometry 29ers
In case you hadn’t noticed, 29ers are kind of hot right now. Wil and the test team take on three…
Review: Canyon Neuron AL 9.9
The perfect marathon machine from the German direct sales wizards? Antony puts Canyon's big-wheeled version of the Neuron to the…
Review: Canyon Neuron AL 9.9
Canyon is one of the most popular high-end bike brands out there, with its direct sales model offering an expansive…
Review: Pivot Switchblade 29 Pro XT
With a dw-link suspension design and 29/27.5+ compatibility, the Pivot Switchblade is one of the most high-tech carbon mountain bikes…
Review: Orange Stage 5 RS
Is the Orange Stage 5 a better bike than the venerable Five? Wil certainly thinks so, after reviewing the smurf-a-tron…
Review: Calibre Bossnut V2
For those who are fed up of unattainable £7k wonder-sleds, the Calibre Bossnut is a decent full susser at an…
Review: Orange Four RS
The Orange Four is sometimes overshadowed by the Five, but Andi finds that the shorter travel bike is a lot…
Review: Evil The Following
Can 29ers be playful? The Following from Evil Bike Co. waves its hand in the air and says "YES I…
Review: Saracen Ariel Elite 2018 – Exclusive, In-Depth First Ride Review
We've had Saracen's new long travel Ariel for a couple of months, and now we can spill the beans on…
Review: Trek Stache 9.8
Trek has committed hard to the 29+ wheelsize with the Stache 9.8 - a carbon fibre trail hardtail built around…
Review: Salsa Woodsmoke 29+ GX1
The Salsa Woodsmoke possesses a unique look, and unique performance. Barney puts it to the test to see how this…
Review: Jones Plus 29+ Steel
With its slender steel frame, truss fork and unique geometry, the Jones Plus bike takes a very different approach to…
Review: Giant Full E+1
Did this e-mtb deliver miles of fun? Hannah tests and reviews Giant's latest full suspension e-bike, which is based on…
Review: DMR Bikes SLED
Designed for riding all of the mountain, the InfraRed SLED is the first long-travel full suspension bike from DMR Bikes.
Zombie Apocalypse Bike Review: Shand Drove
The Shand Drove (now Bahookie) is one of the most capable dropbar 29ers going. But will it help you survive…
Zombie Apocalypse Bike Review: Olsen Ram 27.5+
The Olsen Ram may look bonkers with its handmade carbon fibre frame, but this bike is packed with practicality and…
Zombie Apocalypse Bike Review: BTR Ranger
Would you pick a UK-made steel hardtail to survive the Zombie Apocalypse? Wil tests the BTR Ranger to see if…
Final Adieu: Liv Hail Advanced 1 Longterm Review
Hannah bids a final farewell to the world's longest travel women's specific mountain bike; the 160mm travel Liv Hail Advanced…
Review: Focus Jarifa I29 Pro
Nicole Mallet uses a Focus e-bike to help her rehabilitate from an injury sustained during enduro racing. Will she become…
Longterm Review: Cotic FlareMAX
With 120mm of travel, the Cotic FlareMAX is the RocketMAX's baby brother. Make no mistake though, this is one capable…
First Ride Review: 2018 Merida One-Forty 800
We get a ride on the new 140mm travel One-Forty from Merida that features progressive geometry, a new suspension design…
First Ride Review: Marin B17 One
Chipps takes an early sneak ride on the latest incarnation of Marin's iconic B17 model
First Ride Review: Intense Cycles New Carbine 29er
After two days of testing the new Intense Carbine on the trails of Punta Ala in Italy, what did Wil…
First Ride- 2018 Orbea Rallon
Dean Hersey gets some back to back runs on the new long travel 29er from Orbea
First Ride Review: Lapierre Prorace SAT 729 2018
Olly Townsend gives us the first ever ride review of Lapierre's new softtail XC race bike
Review: Kona Hei Hei DL
Is the Kona Hei Hei DL just like every other 100mm travel XC bike? Certainly not, and Wil explains why…
Review: Vitus Escarpe 29 VRX
The Vitus Escarpe 29 VRX is one helluva package for the monies. Tom reviews the 29er trail bike to see…
Review: Specialized Enduro Elite Carbon 29
Is the Specialized Enduro 29er the king of all things endoooro? Tom Hill has been thrashing the latest bike to…
Review: Production Privee Shan GT
Andi has been testing the Production Privee Shan GT to see if the newer 29er matches the pedigree of the…
Review: Liv Hail Advanced 1
Hannah has been testing this enduro monster on UK trails - how has she fared?
First Ride Review: Rocky Mountain Altitude Powerplay 70
Wil travelled to Valberg to ride the 150mm travel Rocky Mountain Altitude Powerplay. Is this the best e-MTB on the…
Review: 2018 Rocky Mountain Altitude Carbon 50
Rocky Mountain's latest Altitude gets a new carbon construction, future-proof features and more. Read what Andi thought of it in…
Review: Giant Trance 1
Just how much better is the 2017 Trance? Wil tests and reviews Giant's most popular full suspension mountain bike to…
Review: Norco Fluid 7.3 FS
Can you get a decent full suspension bike for a shade over a grand? Antony tests Norco's most bargainous bouncer
Review: Whyte T-130 S
What has Wil made of the Whyte T-130 S longterm test bike so far? Read his glowing review here
Review: Stif Morf
How different is the Stif Morf from every other steel hardtail? David Hayward investigates with his longterm review of the…
Review: Robot R160
The exotic Robot R160 is custom built in the UK from carbon fibre tubes and titanium lugs. Chipps & Wil…
Review: Orange Five Factory
Can Orange's top spec Five Factory change your mind about Orange Fives? Wil and Chipps get down and dirty with…
Focus JAM vs JAM²
Just how does the motor assisted version of the JAM compare? We rode them both head to head to find…
UK Exclusive: Cannondale Trigger Review
Barney gets his paws on the all-new Cannondale Trigger for an exclusive UK first ride review
Review: Brother Cycles Big Bro
The Big Bro isn't just a mountain bike - it is far more versatile than that. Wil has a crack…
Review: NS Eccentric Cromo
NS uses its individual blend of style and attitude to create a unique, hard hitting hardtail with retro looks.
Review: Giant Anthem 1
No longer a nervous XC race bike, the 2017 Giant Anthem packs more travel and a dialled build kit to…
Review: Trek Fuel EX 9 29
The Fuel EX is Trek's most popular full suspension bike. So, is the 2017 version the best yet? Wil gets…
Review: Specialized Camber Comp Carbon 29
Slotting in between the Epic XC race bike and the long-travel Stumpjumper, the Camber aims to be the trail bike…