GT has gone a long way to recapturing the magic of the old Zaskar
27.5 / 650b hardtail
B’twin Rafal 700 (2016) review
Lightweight, excellent wheels, amazing spec
Norco Storm 7.1 (2016) review
Quality frame with good length and standover clearance
Ghost Kato 2 (2016) review
The top-quality Ghost Kato 2 frame never has a chance to shine through
Pinnacle Iroko 2 (2016) review
Pinnacle definitely delivered on its promise; we couldn’t stop smiling on the Iroko 2
Orbea Loki 27+ H10
Let down by tyre choice in UK conditions - £1,519
Whyte 901 (2016) review
Still the best in class - £1,199
Saracen Mantra Elite (2016) Review
A lightweight frame let down by its sizing and shape - £1,199
Commencal Meta HT AM Race 650B (2015) longterm review
Key Points 650b enduro hardtail that’s actually available in XL! Slack 65.3° head angle with 150mm RockShox Revelation fork Great spec for the money Order online and have it shipped…
DMR Trailstar (2016) review
January '08
Charge Cooker 2 (2016) Review
A mild mannered hardtail that fails to excel - £999.99
Scott Scale 710 Plus (2016) Review
Read the full review of the Scott Scale 710
Specialized Rockhopper Pro EVO 650b review
An EVO spec but lacks the EVO attitude - £1,2000
Ghost Kato 7 (2015) review
The Ghost Kato 7 offers fun in small does in the £1,000 category of our Hardtail of the Year test
Bird Zero.3 (2015) Review
The Bird Zero.3 has a top spec that nearly saw it win the £1,000 bracket in our Hardtail of the Year test
Trek Skye SLX (2015) review
The Trek Skye SLX impressed with its tuned fork and wheels size specific approach in the £750 women's category in the Hardtail of the Year test
Giant Talon 27.5 0 (2015) review
In the £1,000 category of our Hardtail of the Year test, MBR reviews the Giant Talon 29er 1
Scott Scale 770 (2015) review
The Scott Scale 770 comes with plenty of racing pedigree and some nice touches
Cube Aim SL 27.5 (2015) Review
The Cube Aim SL comes in £50 cheaper than most entry level hardtails and still boasts some impressive components
Halfords 13 Incline Alpha (2015) Review
The 13 Incline Alpha is an impressive stride into high end bikes from the Halfords own brand