A 29er with a 100mm-travel fork, Maxxis Ikon tyres and an equally cross country/race focus
Reviews
Norco Storm 7.1 (2016) review
Quality frame with good length and standover clearance
Marin Bobcat Trail 9.3 (2016) review
Stable 29er wheels and great contact points
Cube AIM SL (2016) review
Hamstrung by its geometry, proportions and small volume tyres
Ghost Kato 2 (2016) review
The top-quality Ghost Kato 2 frame never has a chance to shine through
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
Shimano XT Race PD-M8000 clipless pedals review
If experience is anything to go by you can guarantee it will last and last
Ritchey Comp V4 Mountain clipless pedals review
With better quality bearings we would find it easier to recommend the Comp V4 Mountain
Mavic Crossride SL clipless pedal review
The Crossride SL really did everything to a superb standard, it’s also lightweight and great value
Funn Tactic MTB clipless pedal review
While the pedal has a super-positive engagement, we would have liked the action to be a little lighter at times
Look S-Track clipless pedal review
The Look S-Track is a radical looking pedal, but does it really deliver?
Crank Bros Candy 2 clipless review
Performance falls between Shimano and excellent Mavic and Look pedals
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…
Schwalbe Nobby Nic Plus tyre review
To anyone curious about Plus rubber, we’d definitely recommend this tyre
Easton Haven dropper seatpost review
Compared to a Reverb, the Easton Haven is similar in weight and ride height, but has less play
Boardman MTB Pro 29 (2016) review
If you want to gallop flat out over big miles the thoroughbred Boardman is first past the post
Topeak Joe Blow Booster review
The Topeak Joe Blow Booster is essentially a standard Joe Blow floor pump with an aluminium air chamber bolted to the side.
Canyon Grand Canyon AL 5.9 (2016) review
This is still the bike for fast trail rides and covering distance
Pinnacle Iroko 2 (2016) review
Pinnacle definitely delivered on its promise; we couldn’t stop smiling on the Iroko 2