With Forward Geometry leading the way, we take the Vantage RR for a blast in the rough stuff
Reviews
Vitus Sommet Pro (2015) review
The Vitus is great value but could be more downhill focussed - £3,699.99
Orange Alpine 160 RS (2015) review
The new Orange Alpine 160 has been given a sizing reboot but is too heavy to compete - £3,960
Marzocchi 350CR suspension fork review
Marzocchi’s 350CR is a 160mm-travel, 27.5in enduro/all-mountain fork designed to rival the performance of the RockShox Pike and Fox 36 — but at a cheaper price.
Five Ten Impact VXi shoe review
Lighter and better sealed from the elements, the new Five Ten Impact VXi is big step forward.
Madison Addict Jacket review
At £140 for a durable, all-day mountain bike jacket with breathable three-layer fabric, the Madison Addict smashes a few price barriers.
Giant Trance Advanced 27.5 2 (2014) longterm review
Dave's Giant Trance Advanced 27.5 2 review
Vitus Escarpe VRS (2015) review
The new Escarpe marks a turning point for direct-sales brand Vitus - £1,999.99
Bird Aeris.1 X1 review
Direct-sales brand’s aluminium full-susser flies high with on-trend geometry and a myriad of configurations
Specialized Pitch Comp (2105) review
The old Pitch was a classic, can this one rekindle the flame?
Whyte G-150 S (2015) review
Taking advantage of SRAM's 1X groupsets, the Whyte G-150 now has a wider pivot stance to improve stiffness and clearance.
Race Face Ambush knee pads review
These knee pads come with an open back, so you can put them on without taking off your shoes, and the excellent D3O energy absorbing wonder material
Troy Lee KG5400 Shock Doctor knee pads – review
Falling off and scuffing your knee is always inconvenient, but gash it open (or worse, break it) and you could be heading to A&E and maybe facing weeks out of…
Exposure Equinox – helmet mounted light review
The Exposure Equinox lifts helmet lights to a whole new level
Cannondale Trigger Carbon Team review
Cannondale likes to keep it in the family with a host of bespoke components designed to work in harmony.
Specialized Atlas XC Pro SWAT short review
The cool thing about these lightweight baggies is the SWAT liner; integrated pockets let you carry tools, spares and gels.
Halfords 13 Incline Delta review
A new brand from Halfords that promises simplicity and value.
Scott Trail MTN 20 Jacket review
The Scott MTN 20 attempts to bridge the gap between the lightweight packable and feature-laden all-day designs.
Specialized Camber Expert Evo review
Dispels the myth that 29ers aren't fun - £4,500
Orange Segment RS review
Testing the juicy new short-travel 29er from Orange