The Scott Spark 710 Plus has been ridden to two Olympic gold medals; well now it can add our Trail Bike of the Year award to its glittering palmarès.
Danny Milner
Editor
Cannondale Moterra 1 (2017) first ride
At nearly 24kg, the Cannondale Moterra is certainly a brute — even for an e-bike — but clever engineering means it stops short of being a blunt instrument.
Cannondale unmasks new Jekyll (and Trigger)…
Cannondale have unmasked the new Jekyll enduro bike (and Trigger trial bike)... and loses the controversial Lefty fork and DYAD pull-shock.
7Mesh Revelation jacket review
Whether rolling down your cheeks, falling from the sky, or spraying up from your wheels, the 7Mesh Revelation will resist the worst soaking.
Upper Downs Neo jacket review
The Upper Downs Neo has managed to produce one of the best waterproof mountain bike jackets I have ever come across.
Pendle Fork Mount Roof Rack review
This British-made Pendle Fork Mount Roof Rack fastens the dropouts securely using the fork’s thru-axle, coupled with a simple toe strap at the rear wheel.
Aqua2go Pro pressure washer review
The concept of the Aqua2go portable washer is brilliant — rinse your bike at the end of the ride before the mud dries, and that weekly winter wash becomes a…
Mud-proofed bikes are 20% faster and over 600g lighter
We wanted to see what the on-trail performance benefits of a mud-proofed bike actually are. So we did a test.
Giant Trance Advanced 0 (2017) first ride
Giant reworks its classic 140mm-travel trail bike to make it even more capable.
Bontrager Lithos MIPS helmet review
A top-quality product, and the inclusion of a sticker kit to customise the go faster stripes is a nice touch.
Scott Spark 700 Plus Tuned (2017) first ride
The Scott Spark 700 Plus Tuned is a blazingly good short-travel ripper that owns the rowdiest of trails. Choose from 27.5in, 27.5 Plus and 29in versions.
Bold Cycles Linkin Trail Classic 29 (2017) review
The Swiss are obsessed with purity and order, and these values are exemplified by the Linkin Trail from Bold Cycles. Hidden shock This exquisite full carbon 29er stashes its shock…
Pole Evolink 140 29 EN (2016) review
While we’re constantly hearing about bikes getting longer, lower and slacker the reality is rarely radical. With two notable exceptions. These are Mojo’s Nicolai-built Geometron and the Pole that you…
Nine 2017 bikes you won’t have seen before
Three models from Giant, who look set to have a great 2017. Sneak peaks at a Cannondale and a GT. A bargain bouncer from Marin. Also some quirky bikes from…
Scott’s new Scale – building an 849g hardtail frame
Need to know 49g lighter than the old Scale frame Rider comfort was a priority, without compromising on stiffness 27.5in, 29in and 27.5 Plus versions available If you’ve already read…
New Scott Spark aims for Gold in Rio
Need to know New full-suspension racing platform from Scott Lighter, stiffer frames with new geometry and kinematics 27.5in, 27.5 Plus and 29in versions available Spark retains Twin-lock remote system Haven’t…
How to convert your 29er to a plus bike
Plus bikes promise more grip and a smoother ride… and another hefty credit card bill. But what if there was a cheaper way to go Plus? >>> Click here to…
Nicolai Ion GPI (2016) review
Need to know 155mm-travel enduro bike using Mojo Geometron geometry Slack head angle and huge wheelbase Pinion gearbox with 12 or 18 gears Gates carbon belt drive is smooth, quiet…
Schwalbe Procore review
While it stops short of promising world peace, Schwalbe’s dual-chamber Procore system advertises some lofty claims — increased grip, improved comfort and an end to pinch flats and burped tyres.…
Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt BC Edition (2016) review
Need to know BC Edition gets an aggressive spec with single-ring drivetrain Ride 9 system lets you tune the geometry and suspension feel Full carbon frame with Smoothwall construction 120mm…