Carrera Vulcan has some of the best components and spec on test, and it’s clear this is where Carrera has spent its money, creating a…
Hardtail of the Year
Saracen Tufftrax review
The Saracen Tufftrax is a fun bike to ride, the frame is just big enough to accommodate my frame and there’s something playful and poppy…
Giant ATX 2 review
The Giant ATX 2 feels lightweight, comfortable and quiet on the descents, despite the poor fork, which we’ll get to in a minute.
Diamondback Sync 4.0 (2017) review
The Diamondback Sync is the latest addition to their range of alloy hardtails. With prices starting at £375 the bikes are targeted squarely at new
Whyte 605 (2017) review
The Whyte 605 is our Hardtail of the Year in the £750 category, but it isn’t perfect. A proper front tyre and a wider bar…
Boardman MTB Pro 29 (2016) review
If you want to gallop flat out over big miles the thoroughbred Boardman is first past the post
Scott Scale 710 Plus (2016) Review
Read the full review of the Scott Scale 710
Specialized Rockhopper Pro EVO 650b review
An EVO spec but lacks the EVO attitude - £1,2000
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
Whyte 802 Compact (2015) review
Compact, capable and completely free of flowery graphics - £750
Genesis High Latitude review
A smooth ride but lacks precision due to poor tyre choice and a long stem
Cannondale Trail 29 5 Review
A great frame let down by mediocre components
Trek X-Caliber 7 Review
Read the full review of the Trek X-Caliber 7 hardtail
Saracen Mantra Pro Review
Read the full review of the Saracen Mantra Pro hardtail
Canyon Grand Canyon AL 5.9W Review
Read the full review of our women-specific Hardtail of the Year
Vitus Sentier 275 VR review
Our £1,000 Hardtail of the Year offers a good all-round package and an amazingly fun ride — and it's now reduced to £799.99
Pinnacle Ramin 3 review £1,000
MBR reviews the Pinnacle Ramin 3 in the £1,000 category of our Hardtail of the Year test
Marin Palisades Trail 29er review £999
Read our review of the Marin Palisades Trail 29er as part of MBR's Hardtail of the Year test
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