With the Pivot Mach 5.5 the brand waited seven years before deeming itself ready to bring out the successor its most popular bike ever, the Mach 5.7.
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Mojo Nicolai Geometron G13 29er longtermer final verdict
Mojo’s groundbreaking Geometron G13 29er won’t cramp your style, no matter how tall you are. Here's Roo's final verdict on his longtermer.
Antidote Carbonjack first ride
Expensive carbon enduro bikes are two a penny, and cost a pretty penny too, the Antidote Carbonjack has an identity and a ride quality that’s truly unique.
Cube Stereo Hybrid 160 HPA SL 500 (2017) first ride
With the 2017 Cube Stereo Hybrid 160 HPA SL 500 the ultimate power-assisted enduro rig is no longer just an electric dream.
Zerode Taniwha (2017) first ride
With its wide-ratio Pinion gearbox, the Zerode Taniwha enduro rig marries innovation to aesthetics. Superlative suspension, excels on rough terrain.
Cube Stereo 160 C:62 SL 27.5 (2017) review
The Stereo has long been one of Cube’s most popular mountain bikes in the UK. We review the new Cube Stereo 160 C:62 SL 27.5.
Giant Trance Advanced 0 (2017) first ride
Giant reworks its classic 140mm-travel trail bike to make it even more capable.
Intense Recluse Factory review
Named after a venomous North American spider, the Intense Recluse is a 140mm travel trail bike rolling on, what we now consider, ‘traditional’ 27.5in wheels.
Transition Patrol Carbon 1 review
Don’t let Transition’s joker attitude fool you; the new Patrol Carbon is a serious bit of kit.
Evil Insurgent XO1 LTD Edition review
A fun, playful bike that rewards a dynamic riding style, can be ridden off the brakes in the roughest terrain thanks to the excellent rear suspension.
Trek Remedy WSD 8 (2016) first ride
Trek’s WSD Remedy 8 uses the exact same geometry as the unisex Remedy — so no messing around with a shape that works to make it ‘suitable’ for the female
Cube Stereo Hybrid 140 HPA Pro 500 27.5 (2016) electric bike review
Cube expands its e-bike line with the new Stereo Hybrid 140 HPA Pro 500 27.5. It’s great value for money, but is the ride electrifying?
Cotic Rocket Max Platinum Plus (2016) first ride
Cotic’s new Rocket Max is primed for take-off with either 29in or 27.5 Plus wheels
Lapierre Zesty AM 327 (2016) first ride
The new Zesty AM’s long, low and lithe
BMC Speedfox SF03 Trailcrew (2016) review
Does the BMC Speedfox SF03 Trailcrew live up to its big-trail taming promise or is the long-travel Trailcrew version overkill and overweight?
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…
Canyon Strive AL 6.0 Race (2016) review
The best long-legged trail bike we’ve tested by a mile
BMC Speedfox SF02 Trailcrew (2016) first ride
Need to know Redesigned around 27.5in wheels, rather than 29in Trailcrew name points to shorter stems, fatter tyres and bigger rotors for a more aggressive attitude 150mm travel at both ends…
Cube Stereo 150 HPA Race 27.5+ first ride
With a classy spec sheet and Plus-size tyres, Cube’s long-travel trail bike opens up new lines on old trails
Norco Sight Alloy 7 1.5 review
One of the first brand's to embrace 650b wheels, Norco has produced a well balanced bike in the Sight, with supple suspension and 140mm of travel