The Marin Bobcat Trail promised a lot on paper but failed to shine in the £750 category of the Hardtail of the Year test
Bikes
Scott Scale 770 (2015) review
The Scott Scale 770 comes with plenty of racing pedigree and some nice touches
B’Twin Rockrider Big 8 (2015) Review
The B'Twin Rockrider Big 8 is just a few small tweaks away from being our favourite £750 hardtail
Kona Lava Dome (2015) Review
The Kona Lava Dome is uninspiring, even at this price level
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
Ghost AMR LT 2 (2015) Review
doesn't do anything wrong, but it feels lifeless and dated - £1,499.99
GT Sensor Al Comp (2015) review
Ploughs a different furrow to the majority of trail bikes - £1,499.99
Niner WFO 9 (2015) review
Alan Muldoon finds that the full potential of 29in wheels is unleashed in this aggressive new package from the US brand in this first ride
Whyte 802 Compact (2015) review
Compact, capable and completely free of flowery graphics - £750
Scott Genius 750 (2015) review
Paul Burwell takes Scott's entry level trail bike for a first ride.
Orbea Rallon X-Team (2015) review
A composed and accomplished change in direction from the Spanish brand - £4,599
Commençal Meta AM V4 ÀLC (2015) review
A redesign and improved value for the legendary Andorran trail bike - £3,487
Merida One-Forty-B 1 (2015) review
Read the full review of the Merida One - Forty 1 - B Review.
Canyon Spectral AL 9.9 (2015) review
After a lacklustre introduction, there was a suspicous transformation in performance with our Canyon Spectral. But what was it?
Scott Scale 970 (2015) review
More affordable version of one of our favourite 29er hardtails
Mondraker Vantage RR (2015) review
With Forward Geometry leading the way, we take the Vantage RR for a blast in the rough stuff
Vitus Sommet Pro (2015) review
The Vitus is great value but could be more downhill focussed - £3,699.99
Orange Alpine 160 RS (2015) review
The new Orange Alpine 160 has been given a sizing reboot but is too heavy to compete - £3,960
Giant Trance Advanced 27.5 2 (2014) longterm review
Dave's Giant Trance Advanced 27.5 2 review