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.
Reviews
Osprey Viper 9 hydration pack review
The Osprey Viper 9 allows organised carrying and can be loaded up for all-day riding, but it works best when travelling fast and light.
Scott Shr-alp RS shoes review
The Scott Shr-alp RS is pretty expensive, but it’s lightweight, tough and a really capable shoe for long days on the hills.
Bontrager Lithos MIPS helmet review
A top-quality product, and the inclusion of a sticker kit to customise the go faster stripes is a nice touch.
Gore Power Trail Short+ review
The first short from Gore that’s long enough for proper trail riding, combined with a super-lightweight fabric and slim cut that’s excellent for warm weather days.
Hope Spiderless Crankset review
Offers fantastic performance and reliability and really does look stunning.
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?
Maxxis Tomahawk tyre review
As an all-rounder the Tomahawk falls short, but as a rear-specific dry condition tyre it comes recommended.
Five Ten Sam Hill Impact 3 shoe review
Aussie DH champ Sam Hill has helped update the classic Five Ten Impact Low into this signature model, which, by using several new materials gets improved comfort and drying speed.
Syntace Number Nine Titan flat pedal review
Eye-wateringly expensive it may be, but the NumberNine Titan is top quality.
RockShox Lyrik RCT3 Solo Air 160mm fork review
Solid, reliable and easy to set up, the new RockShox Lyrik offers first class performance.
Bos Deville 3-Way TRC 160mm fork review
The silky smooth action of the Bos Deville means that traction and comfort on loose, rough trails are both first rate.
X-Fusion Sweep 160mm fork review
X-Fusion is playing catch-up, there are better options on the market right now.
RockShox Yari RC 160mm fork review
This is an excellent 160mm fork for the money — stiff, reasonably light and you couldn’t set it up badly if you tried.
Manitou Mattoc Pro 160mm fork review
The Manitou Mattoc Pro is hugely adjustable and easily the best entry-level 160mm fork on test.
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 Contessa Scale 710 (2016) review
Bold, curvy and built for fun, the Scott’s Contessa Scale 710 is a perfect playmate for newbies and veterans alike.
Specialized Jynx Comp (2016) review
Good quality components but the ride quality is let down by the details