The 650b hardtail that bucks the trend for 29in wheels on the XC race circuit.
Reviews
Scott Contessa Scale 920 review
Read our review of the Scott Contessa Scale 920 in our Hardtail of the Year test
Cube LTD Pro review
Find out how the Cube LTD Pro fared in the sub-£1000 category of MBR's Hardtail of the Year shootout
Boardman Fi MTB Comp review
MBR reviews the Boardman Fi MTB Comp in the women specific field of Hardtail of the Year
Orange Five S review
The Orange Five S is a multi-award winning classic of mountain bike design — but does it still stack up against the competition?
How to set up your mountain bike front mech (VIDEO)
Banish chain rub forever with this video tutorial to setting up your mountain bike front mech
Specialized Myka Elite Disc £600
Read our review of the Specialized Myka Elite Disc in MBR's Hardtail of the Year
Trek Cali S review £700
MBR's Hardtail of the Year in the Women Specific category - read our full review here
Fox DOSS dropper post review
Fox's £299.99 dropper post on test with MBR
Crank Brothers Kronolog dropper post review
The Crank Brothers Kronolog dropper post is light, good value and versatile, but it's not without its flaws
Norco Sight 2 review
Norco is a company on top of its game right now, and the 140mm-travel Sight 2 earned a rare 10/10 from our test team
Lapierre Zesty 314 review
Read how the classic 140mm-travel Zesty fared on test
How to tune your mountain bike gears (VIDEO)
Watch this video to learn how to tune your mountain bike gears by adjusting your rear mech
Specialized Rockhopper review
Good components made the Rockhopper a real contender in MBR's Hardtail of the Year — but how did it fare?
VooDoo Bizango 2013
2013's Hardtail of the Year offered modern geometry and a great parts package
Merida Big Nine TFS 900 review, £999
Read our review of the £999 Merida Big Nine TFS 900 from our Hardtail of the Year test
Scott Genius 740 review, £2,399
The 650b Scott Genius 740 boasts some cutting edge technology, but at times that can get in the way of a smooth, fun ride
Commencal El Camino 3 29 review £599
Great handling and riding position only let down by a few budget options in the drivetrain
Lapierre Raid 329 review £599.99
Offered in both 26in and 29in guises, the Lapierre Raid 629 is a formidable package at under £600
How to remove a bottom bracket (VIDEO)
Here's a job that's got easier since the bad old days - learn how to replace your ageing bottom bracket