When we unboxed the Norco Charger 2 we thought it was a commuter bike, due to the skinny 2.1in WTB Nineline tyres.
£725.00
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29er hardtail
Specialized Chisel Expert (2018) first ride
Specialized Chisel Expert is a fun mix of privateer race bike for those that can’t justify an Epic and a trail bike capable of long distance adventuring.
£1,700.00
Specialized Rockhopper Comp
The Specialized Rockhopper is a name dripping in MTB history. There are not many other bikes boasting a heritage spanning over four decades. For many of us, the Rockhopper was…
£675.00
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First Ride: Lapierre ProRace 729 2018
Lapierre has gone all out in producing a completely revamped ProRace for 2018. Going beyond what is expected from a modern cross country hardtail, the French company has revealed what…
Sonder Broken Road (2017) first ride
The Sonder Broken Road is built for adventure, so where better to test it than on a 10-day expedition in the Himalayas? Great geometry and pricing.
£1,899.00
Trek X-Caliber 8 (2016) review
The Trek looks amazing and has a decent spec, it’s just a shame the frame isn’t more trail-focused
£749.00
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Scott Scale 970 (2016) review
A 29er with a 100mm-travel fork, Maxxis Ikon tyres and an equally cross country/race focus
£699.00
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Marin Bobcat Trail 9.3 (2016) review
Stable 29er wheels and great contact points
£469.00
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Cube AIM SL (2016) review
Hamstrung by its geometry, proportions and small volume tyres
£479.00
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Boardman MTB Pro 29 (2016) review
If you want to gallop flat out over big miles the thoroughbred Boardman is first past the post
£999.99
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Canyon Grand Canyon AL 5.9 (2016) review
This is still the bike for fast trail rides and covering distance
£699.00
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Ragley Bigwig (2016) review
Great fun, but a little short - £1,549.99
£1,549.99
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Onza Payoff (2016) review
Retro inspired hardtail with a modern touch
£1,599.00
Transition TransAM 29 longterm review
The Transition TransAM 29 is a total blast to ride but it needs to go on a diet
£1,899.00
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Kona Honzo AL (2016) review
Lighter and more agile than the original, the aluminium Honzo has a whole new attitude - £1,199
£1,199.00
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Trek Stache 9 29+ (2016) review
We challenge anyone who loves mountain biking to ride this bike and not come away impressed - £2,700
£2,700.00
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BMC Teamelite TE02 X01 (2015) review
Need to know Second-from-top XC race bike in the Teamelite range Carbon frame with BMC’s Big Wheel Concept 29er geometry Fox 32 Float fork with 100mm travel and remote CTD…
£2,250.00
BMC Team Elite TE03 (2015) review
The BMC Team Elite is more of an old nag than a racing thoroughbred
£950.00
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Pinnacle Ramin 3W (2015) review
We test the Pinnacle Ramin 3W for the second year in a row in the women's specific category of our Hardtail of the Year test
£750.00
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Cannondale Trail 2 (2015) review
Cannondale's Trail SL 29er 2 is a reworked version of its 26in bike. How well do the big wheels crossover?
£999.99
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