We test the Pinnacle Ramin 3W for the second year in a row in the women's specific category of our Hardtail of the Year test
Reviews
Trek Skye SLX (2015) review
The Trek Skye SLX impressed with its tuned fork and wheels size specific approach in the £750 women's category in the Hardtail of the Year test
Cannondale Trail 2 (2015) review
Cannondale's Trail SL 29er 2 is a reworked version of its 26in bike. How well do the big wheels crossover?
Specialized Jett Comp (2015) review
The Specialized Jett Comp scored strongly in the £750 Women's specific category of our Hardtail of the Year test
Giant Talon 27.5 0 (2015) review
In the £1,000 category of our Hardtail of the Year test, MBR reviews the Giant Talon 29er 1
Marin Bobcat Trail 9.5 (2015) review
The Marin Bobcat Trail promised a lot on paper but failed to shine in the £750 category of the Hardtail of the Year test
Scott Scale 770 (2015) review
The Scott Scale 770 comes with plenty of racing pedigree and some nice touches
B’Twin Rockrider Big 8 (2015) Review
The B'Twin Rockrider Big 8 is just a few small tweaks away from being our favourite £750 hardtail
Kona Lava Dome (2015) Review
The Kona Lava Dome is uninspiring, even at this price level
Cube Aim SL 27.5 (2015) Review
The Cube Aim SL comes in £50 cheaper than most entry level hardtails and still boasts some impressive components
Halfords 13 Incline Alpha (2015) Review
The 13 Incline Alpha is an impressive stride into high end bikes from the Halfords own brand
Ghost AMR LT 2 (2015) Review
doesn't do anything wrong, but it feels lifeless and dated - £1,499.99
GT Sensor Al Comp (2015) review
Ploughs a different furrow to the majority of trail bikes - £1,499.99
Niner WFO 9 (2015) review
Alan Muldoon finds that the full potential of 29in wheels is unleashed in this aggressive new package from the US brand in this first ride
Smith Optics Forefront helmet review
Only affordability stops it from getting top marks - £190
661 Evo AM MIPS helmet review
Helmet innovator 661 brings plenty of new tech but a poor fit lets the EVO AM MIPS down
Raleigh Magni helmet review
A premium shell with lacklustre finish at a bargain price - £45.99
O’Neal Orbiter II helmet review
The Orbiter II has some great features but is let down by the small details - £61.99
Kali Maya helmet review
The Kili Maya uses some innovative technology but is let down by the basics - £89.99
Giro Feature helmet review
A great, light platform let down by a lack of venting - £69.99