With Forward Geometry leading the way, we take the Vantage RR for a blast in the rough stuff
Bikes
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
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.
Cannondale Trigger Carbon Team review
Cannondale likes to keep it in the family with a host of bespoke components designed to work in harmony.
Halfords 13 Incline Delta review
A new brand from Halfords that promises simplicity and value.
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
GT Zaskar 27.5 Elite review
Falls short of the Zaskar legend - £1,299.99
Orange Clockwork 120 S review
There's already a 29er Clockwork, now Orange has introduced a 650b version - £1,250
Orbea Rallon X30 longterm review
An enduro bike with great geometry and a killer price, but is there a catch ?
On-One Lurcher Carbon 29 (frame only) review
The thought of a carbon 29er hardtail frame for less than £300 sounds enticing, but can it live up to the test?
Mondraker Dune XR longterm review
We spend a year on Mondraker's radical Forward Geometry-equipped Dune XR. Was it a small step or a giant leap?
Kinesis Maxlight Sync Ti review
Kinesis has switched to titanium for a feature-rich hardtail that covers two wheel standards in three sizes
Intense Tracer T275 review
Intense’s latest incarnation of the Tracer is light, strong and predisposed to all-mountain romps.
Saracen Kili Flyer 122 review
An addictive full suss that's faster than a bee on amphetamines - £1,799