When the Giant Trance Advanced 29 was launched back in 2018, it was one of the first brands to promote the idea of doing more with less.
Reviews
Yeti ARC T1: first ride review
With its latest hardtail - the Yeti ARC T1 - this iconic brand reimagines one of its retro classics for the modern era. If only the pricing was retro too...
DT Swiss F535 One suspension fork review
DT Swiss F535 fork is so stealth looking, you could easily be forgiven for assuming some kind of hidden auto-damping computer lurks inside!
Cane Creek Helm Air MK2 fork review
Available in both air and coil versions, Cane Creek Helm Air MK2 has been significantly updated with the primary goal of lower friction.
Focus Sam2 6.9: first ride review of 170mm e-enduro bike
Downhill Focus: the Focus Sam2 e-bike is now totally optimised for descending, with the chunkiest suspension around, enduro-ready geometry.
Manitou Mezzer Pro suspension fork review
Manitou Mezzer has burly 37mm stanchions and up to 180mm travel. It weighs just over 2kg, so also makes sense for aggressive trail bikes.
Works Components Angle Headset review
All of my bikes end up with a Works Components Angle headset installed. If you're a habitual tweaker, it is perhaps the best £70 you can spend on your bike.
Formula Selva R suspension fork review
35mm stanchion Formula Selva R is one of the most tuneable forks on the market with its unique, swappable, compression damping system.
Race Face Khyber Baggy short review
Khyber is Race Face shorthand for women’s downhill, and this baggy short sits in the gravity category.
Peaty’s Tubeless Conversion Kit review
Included with Peaty’s Tubeless Conversion Kit is everything to make the switch from tubes: a roll of rim tape, two sachets of sealant and two valves.
Trek Slash 9.9 X01: first ride review
First ride review of 2021 Trek Slash 9.9. Trek’s 29in enduro trail blazer returns with more travel and a progressive makeover.
ChangeINbag review
The ChangeINbag deals with the age-old dilemma of undressing out of your mucky riding kit while keeping your dignity intact and without offending anyone.
Alpina Rootage helmet review
Alpina Rootage is their latest trail and enduro helmet is reinforced by woven carbon plates behind the forehead and above the temples.
Specialized 2FO 1.0 flat shoe review
Specialized 2FO 1.0 is one of the most comfortable mid-sole and upper combinations on the market. Can it compete with Five Ten’s limpet-like Stealth rubber?
Nukeproof Horizon V2 Carbon Riser Bar review
Positively reviewed here a couple of years back, Nukeproof Horizon V2 Carbon riser bar has recently been updated to this model.
Pearl Izumi Elevate kneepad review
Pearl Izumi Elevate pads are a minimal sleeve design, eschewing cumbersome straps or zips in favour of a Lycra sock and wide, elasticated hems.
Giro Manifest helmet review
Giro has put three years research and a whole lot of investment into its latest creation, the Giro Manifest, a helmet that’s packed full of new tech.
Shimano EP8 motor first ride: quieter, lighter, smaller and more powerful
Shimano EP8 has sufficient power, a refined engagement, improved software and a really quiet operation, all wrapped up in a lightweight, compact package.
Whyte G-170C Works 29 V2 review
The Whyte G-170C Works 29 V2 is the latest in a line of UK-designed gravity enduro bikes that have evolved from 27.5in wheels.
Nukeproof Mega 290C Factory review
The new Nukeproof Mega 290C Factory is part of range that gets a travel boost, carbon models and Sam Hill-honed geometry.