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Saracen Mantra Elite (2016) Review
A lightweight frame let down by its sizing and shape - £1,199
Rocky Mountain Maiden World Cup (2016) review
Key points Full carbon downhill bike Can run 27.5in or 26in wheels Ride 9 adjustable geometry We spied a prototype of Rocky Mountain’s, then nameless, replacement for the Flatline downhill…
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…
Kona Precept 150 (2016) review
From shrinking violet to loud and proud, the redecorated Precept offers big fun at small prices
DMR Trailstar (2016) review
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Felt Decree FRD (2016) review
Need to know Lightweight carbon trail bike with dream build 140mm travel FAST carbon flex-stay suspension Five bike range starting at £2,250 for Decree 30 All models get 150mm RockShox…
Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp 6Fattie (2016) review
The cream of the plus sized crop - £2,500
Charge Cooker 2 (2016) Review
A mild mannered hardtail that fails to excel - £999.99
Trek Stache 9 29+ (2016) review
We challenge anyone who loves mountain biking to ride this bike and not come away impressed - £2,700
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…
Norco Range Carbon 7.1 (2015) review
Need to know Enduro bike with 160mm travel and 650b wheels Carbon frame is 20 per cent lighter than aluminium version ‘Gravity Tune’ geometry sees effective chainstay length grow with…
Scott Scale 710 Plus (2016) Review
Read the full review of the Scott Scale 710
Orbea Occam AM M-LTD (2016) review
Orbea recently revealed the new Occam. The buzzword at its launch was ‘polyvalence’ — to reflect the fact that the Occam is intended to be a bike that can do…
Lapierre Zesty XM 527 (2016) Review
Need to know All-new Zesty trail bike with 120mm travel Longer top tubes, wider bars and shorter stems for improved fit and control Full carbon and alloy options Four frame…
Specialized Rockhopper Pro EVO 650b review
An EVO spec but lacks the EVO attitude - £1,2000
Kona Process 134 (2015) longterm review
Ultra-modern geometry and wonderfully sensitive suspension on this 650b trail bike
Specialized Camber Evo 29 (2015) longterm review
We've got the new Specialized Camber Evo on longterm test. Find out how we're getting on with it...
Momsen VIPA Team Issue (2015) review
Need to Know All-carbon marathon machine built for speed Stiffer chainstay design optimised for 1×11 drivetrain New trail-friendly version in the pipeline A collaboration between renowned engineer Patrick Morewood and fellow…
Trek Remedy 7 27.5in review
Superbly tuned, competitive spec and solid feel topped off with a great ride - £2,000