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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
Cannondale Habit 4 (2016) review
As a trail bike, Cannondale’s new Habit 4 perfectly straddles the divide between XC speed and all-day capability
Intense Spider 275C Factory first ride
The Spider 275C scurries uphill over loose and technical terrain with efficiency and reliable traction
Orbea Occam TR H30 (2016) review
With wider Boost hubs, frame and fork, the Occam TR H30 is a solid and stable package that goes exactly where you point it
Norco Range C7.2 (2016) review
The Range is simply too short to be a confident, comfortable race bike - £4299
Specialized Enduro Expert Carbon 650B Review
Amazing suspension but let down by limited sizing - £4,600
Giant Reign 27.5 1 (2016) review
Blisteringly quick but also a barrel of laughs - £3,999
Vitus Escarpe VRX longterm review
Need to know 650b trail bike with slack geometry Asymmetric travel: 150mm front, 135mm rear Cutting-edge 1×11 SRAM drivetrain Short stem and RockShox Reverb dropper post What attracted you to…