Specialized Jynx Comp (2016) review

Good quality components but the ride quality is let down by the details

£549.99

Score 6

Trek Cali S (2016) review

The Cali’s handling capability and reassuring stability make it a fun bike to ride, with the result being that your skills can develop while you’re having a blast.

£550.00

Score 8

Kona Cinder Cone (2016) review

With its radically sloping top tube, it has good standover clearance, and a lighter, stiffer frame

£999.00

Score 6

GT Zaskar 27.5 Comp (2016) review

GT has gone a long way to recapturing the magic of the old Zaskar

£949.00

Score 7

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

Score 7

B’twin Rafal 700 (2016) review

Lightweight, excellent wheels, amazing spec

£750.00

Score 6

Scott Scale 970 (2016) review

A 29er with a 100mm-travel fork, Maxxis Ikon tyres and an equally cross country/race focus

£699.00

Score 6

Norco Storm 7.1 (2016) review

Quality frame with good length and standover clearance

£483.00

Score 7

Marin Bobcat Trail 9.3 (2016) review

Stable 29er wheels and great contact points

£469.00

Score 7

Cube AIM SL (2016) review

Hamstrung by its geometry, proportions and small volume tyres

£479.00

Score 6

Ghost Kato 2 (2016) review

The top-quality Ghost Kato 2 frame never has a chance to shine through

£499.00

Score 5

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

Score 8

Canyon Grand Canyon AL 5.9 (2016) review

This is still the bike for fast trail rides and covering distance

£699.00

Score 9

Pinnacle Iroko 2 (2016) review

Pinnacle definitely delivered on its promise; we couldn’t stop smiling on the Iroko 2

£1,000.00

Score 9

Ragley Bigwig (2016) review

Great fun, but a little short - £1,549.99

£1,549.99

Score 8

Orbea Loki 27+ H10

Let down by tyre choice in UK conditions - £1,519

Score 7

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

Score 8

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

Score 9

Whyte 901 (2016) review

Still the best in class - £1,199

£1,199.00

Score 10