Merida Big Trail 600

The last time we lined up Merida’s Big Trail in a bike test against the best hardtails on the market it was quite a different machine. All models rolled on…

Nukeproof Scout Comp

One look at the Nukeproof website and you’ll notice there’s a strong focus on trail, enduro and DH riding, with a range of bikes that look very fit for purpose.…

Bronson will always be a storied name for Santa Cruz. The original Santa Cruz headquarters was in Bronson street. And the company’s first 27.5” enduro bike was named Bronson, too.…

Whyte 629 V4

Whyte’s reputation for producing the best trail and enduro bikes is second to none. This UK brand’s design team doesn’t seem to sit still, constantly refining dimensions, geometry, and specs.…

Mere weeks after a Shimano parts shipment was hijacked in Germany, many e-bikes have been stolen in a single act – near London. Giant has confirmed that 127 of its…

Pivot has updated its Mach 4 SL lightweight 29er. The American brand’s lightweight mileage eater continues with unchanged geometry and suspension specification. But the rear triangle has seen some alteration.…

Ragley has announced some new colourways, for two of its progressive geometry models, in the current frame range. The brand known for bringing value to steel and alloy hardtail riders,…

With storm damage having postponed the Naughty Northumbrian, authorities are warning mountain bikers to remain vigilant. This week, meteorologists are predicting intense storm conditions over much of southern and central…

British boutique steel frame brands – like Starling – are the least likely, to produce carbon-fibre models. That’s the perception, right? And few come with more authentic British ‘built-in-shed’ legacy…

Orange Stage 6 Evo SE

Tired of feeling disconnected from the trail thanks to miles of suspension travel? Well, the Orange Stage 6 Evo aims to deliver that frenetic, plugged-in feeling you get from the…

Mountain bikers who have attempted a new build in the last year will have experienced the reality of limited component choice. And surging prices. With government incentives and changes in…

Storm Arwen has wreaked significant damage upon the established trail networks in Northumberland. With wind speeds of up to 115kph, Arwen flattened trees and disrupted power lines, leaving some areas…

If made in Sheffield, it must be steel. Preferably double-butted Reynolds 853. In the best British hardtail tradition, Sheffield’s 18 Bikes has updated its No9 hardtail, without sacrificing its steel-is-real…

Nobody does steel singlespeed mountain bikes, with quite the same style, as British brands. But within that niche, there is a new sub-set: the singlespeed gravity bike. The concept isn’t…

Focus Jam 6.9

Focus launched its redesigned trail bike last year with an alloy frame and an impressive price tag for a brand sold through a dealer network. Now the Jam gets a…

7Mesh Thunder Pant

While the Thunder Pant sounds like the kind affliction you might experience after a curry and a few pints, it is in fact a waterproof trouser from Canadian outerwear wizards…