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
Bikes
Whyte 802 Compact (2015) review
Compact, capable and completely free of flowery graphics - £750
Scott Genius 750 (2015) review
Paul Burwell takes Scott's entry level trail bike for a first ride.
Orbea Rallon X-Team (2015) review
A composed and accomplished change in direction from the Spanish brand - £4,599
Commençal Meta AM V4 ÀLC (2015) review
A redesign and improved value for the legendary Andorran trail bike - £3,487
Merida One-Forty-B 1 (2015) review
Read the full review of the Merida One - Forty 1 - B Review.
Canyon Spectral AL 9.9 (2015) review
After a lacklustre introduction, there was a suspicous transformation in performance with our Canyon Spectral. But what was it?
Scott Scale 970 (2015) review
More affordable version of one of our favourite 29er hardtails
Mondraker Vantage RR (2015) review
With Forward Geometry leading the way, we take the Vantage RR for a blast in the rough stuff
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