The Santa Cruz Bronson CC is quite possibly the best 150mm travel trail bike we’ve ever tested.
Full-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
B’Twin Rockrider 740S (2016) first ride
B’Twin is Decathlon’s bike brand and the Rockrider 740S is its latest 27.5in full-suspension trail bike. It sports NEUF anti-bob suspension design delivering 120mm travel.
Lapierre Overvolt AM800 Carbon electric bike (2017) first ride
Once at the bottom, it’s not a battle to cruise back to the top at 20kph and do it all over again!
Kona Hei Hei Race DL (2017) first ride
The Kona Hei Hei Race DL is the carbon-fibre version of the Hei Hei with Flex pivot suspension to save weight and cost. Slacker trail-friendly geometry for a short-travel 29er.
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?
Scott Spark 700 Plus Tuned (2017) first ride
The Scott Spark 700 Plus Tuned is a blazingly good short-travel ripper that owns the rowdiest of trails. Choose from 27.5in, 27.5 Plus and 29in versions.
Bold Cycles Linkin Trail Classic 29 (2017) review
The Swiss are obsessed with purity and order, and these values are exemplified by the Linkin Trail from Bold Cycles. Hidden shock This exquisite full carbon 29er stashes its shock…
GT Verb Elite (2016) review
Point the GT downhill and it starts to make sense
VooDoo Zobop (2016) review
The Zobop had us shredding descents every bit as fast as we would on bikes costing considerably more money
Boardman Team FS (2016) review
The last time we tested the Team FS we complained that our knees knocked on the upper shock linkage and that the 130mm travel suspension felt too comfort focused, lacking…
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…
Calibre Bossnut (2016) review
Guaranteed to put a massive smile on your face every time you take it for a blast
KTM Macina Lycan 27.5 X1 11 CX5+ (2016) ebike review
Need to know 650b e-bike designed specifically for trail riding New 250w Bosch CX system offers power assist Fox rear shock delivers 125mm travel Weighs 20.8kg (45.9lb) >>> The best electric mountain bikes…
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