There aren’t many e-bikes designs that can boast the gen 3 tag, but because Canyon was in on the ground floor of e-bike development the Spectral:On is one such model…
Alan Muldoon
Bike Test Editor
Pivot Shuttle SL 29 Team XTR eMTB review
Lightweight, mid-power e-bikes are the hot ticket right now, and none are coming in hotter than the new Shuttle SL from Pivot. Based on a 29er trail bike platform that…
Whyte 909 X Enduro hardtail review
Now, you are probably thinking, £3.5k for a hardtail and the frame isn’t steel or carbon? Well, we thought the exact same thing when the 909 X arrived and even…
Forbidden Druid V2 X0 first ride review
One look at Forbidden’s currently unnamed downhill bike tells you everything you need to know about the direction the second generation Druid would take. Well, not quite everything, as not…
Specialized S-Works Turbo Levo SL Gen 2 e-bike first ride review
If ever there was a bike that I totally misjudged, it was the original Specialized Levo SL. Launched in Feb 2020, it instantly had what appeared to be outdated geometry…
Nukeproof Scout 290 Elite review
The Nukeproof Scout started life as a burly, dirt jump/4-cross bike. But over the years the Scout has broadened its horizons, maturing into a capable trail bike, without ever losing…
Vitus E-Sommet VRX e-bike review
When we first tested the Shimano EP8 equipped Vitus E-Sommet VRX back in 2021, we were impressed by the build kit and competitive pricing. But the bike was harder to…
YT Decoy Core 4 MX e-bike review
Say hello to the 2023 YT Decoy Core 4 MK 1.35. Okay, so the MK1.35 tag isn’t part of its official title, we added that ourselves. But seeing as YT…
SCOR 4060 Z ST XT e-bike first ride review
Not heard of SCOR or its range of electric mountain bikes? Let us introduce you to this Swiss bike brand and the 4060 Z short-travel eMTB and the playful, dynamic…
Atherton AM.130.X first ride review
As the best trail bikes become increasingly homogenous, Atherton Bikes’ latest short travel ripper stands out as something unique and exciting. Want to know more about Atherton Bikes? Check out…
Trek Fuel EXe 9.9 XX1 AXS review
Say hello to the brand new Trek Fuel EXe, a mid-powered electric mountain bike with some very interesting features, not least the TQ motor which is compact and quiet. With…
Forestal Cyon Neon e-bike review
A newcomer on the scene, young upstart Forestal is aiming to mix it up with the best electric mountain bikes on the market. And in this test we take a…
Specialized S-Works Turbo Levo SL review
When Specialized launched the Levo SL back in 2020, it was going where no mountain bike brand had ever gone before. And while it wasn’t really a moonshot, it was…
Jamis Faultline A1 review
The Jamis Dakar has always been a strong contender in our entry-level, budget full-suspension bike test. But with the category shifting to embrace the improved rollover and stability that bigger…
Polygon Siskiu T8 29 review
The Polygon Siskiu is a hard hitting 29er trail bike with 135mm of travel and a 140mm fork. Dig a little deeper however, and you quickly discover that this isn’t…
Vitus Mythique 29 VRX (2023) review
When we tested the original Mythique 29 back in 2019, we were blown away by the suspension performance, build kit and frame quality. But we criticised the 29in version for…
Whyte E-180 Works MX with Bosch CX Race motor first ride review
The new range-topping Whyte E-180 Worx MX Super Enduro electric mountain bike is one of the first bikes to incorporate the new strictly limited Bosch CX Race motor. Designed for…
Yeti SB160 T1 first ride review
The first generation Yeti SB150 was an instant classic and one of the best enduro bikes of its time, winning our hearts and minds from the very first pedal stroke.…
Specialized S-Works Turbo Kenevo SL review
The Specialized S-Works Turbo Kenevo SL works its magic in many different ways, but at the root of them all is its superb blend of stability and agility.
Forestal Siryon Diode 29 eMTB review
While there’s a long line of brands promising lightweight, mid-powered e-bikes, Forestal has already delivered not one, but two models, both with 29in wheels. There’s the 150mm travel Cyon for…