The newest 650b (27.5in) hardtails on the market go head to head, offering improved roll-over performance and playful characters
Alan Muldoon
Bike Test Editor
NS Eccentric review
NS has entered the trail bike market with the Eccentric, a beautifully crafted steel hardtail with 650b wheels and a penchant for a comfy ride
Bird Zero.1 review
New direct-sales mountain bike brand Bird ruffles some feathers with its killer value 650b hardtail
Specialized S-Works Enduro 650b review
Following a very public U-turn on wheel sizes for the big S, we ride the new 650b Enduro
Bike test: £1,200 full-suspension bikes
The £1,200 price point is where full-suspension bikes outperform rival hardtails – and here’s your guide to the pick of the pack
Canyon Nerve AL 6.0 review
Canyon's latest Nerve Al proves that there's much more to the brand than just value-for-money
Cube Sting 120 review
It won't win any beauty contests, but the Cube Sting proved to be a capable performer
Giant Trance 27.5 4 review
Despite a thorough revamp for Giant's popular Trance, there's still room for improvement
Vitus Escarpe 275 VR review
Another cracking bargain from direct-sales brand, Vitus
Specialized Camber Expert Carbon Evo review
The weight suggest an XC machine but it downhill and you realise its wider remit
Cannondale Trail 29 5 Review
A great frame let down by mediocre components
Orbea Rallon X-Team review
New 650b enduro bikes are everywhere — but this low-slung model from Orbea is something special
Specialized Camber Comp Evo Review
Evo attitude takes the Camber to the next level
Trek Remedy 650b 9.8 Review
Can the Trek Remedy 650b outperform its bigger-wheeled brethren?
Kona Process 153 DL review
A solid enduro race bike that's fun, fast and easy to ride - £3,999
Trek Slash 9 Review
A decent platform let down by a lacklustre fork - £4,300
Trek X-Caliber 7 Review
Read the full review of the Trek X-Caliber 7 hardtail
Saracen Mantra Pro Review
Read the full review of the Saracen Mantra Pro hardtail
Giant Trance 27.5 4 review
Read the full review of the Giant Trance 27.5 4.
YT Industries Capra Pro review
The new Capra offers an amazing package for the price. Can it deliver the riding thrills to match? - £3,186