A bike's angles and dimensions are the key to the way it rides; understanding how they interact will help you choose the right machine and unlock its potential.
Alan Muldoon
Bike Test Editor
How to change your mountain bike’s geometry
We've shown how your bike’s geometry influences things, now we look at how you can manipulate components and settings to improve your shape on the bike.
Giant Trance X Advanced Pro 29 0 first ride review
The recently revived Trance X 29 family expands to include two Giant Trance X Advanced carbon options, with entry-level Pro 29 1 at £4999.
NS Synonym TR 2 review
NS Synonym TR is one of the most down-country bikes in attitude. And that’s because, at its heart, it is a hopped-up cross-country race bike.
Marin Rift Zone Carbon 2 review
Geometry and sizing is consistent across the Marin Rift Zone range, so the fit is going to be identical, right down to the stubby 35mm stem.
Giant Trance Advanced Pro 29 2 review
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.
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.
Best hardtail mountain bikes under £375, £500, £750 and £1000
These bikes are the best hardtail mountain bikes available. From £350 up to £1,000 price points, we have chosen four winning options for any budget.
MBR Trail Bike of the Year 2020: best full suspension bikes
It's the test you've all been waiting for, where the best full suspension models fight it out for the coveted title of MBR Trail Bike of the Year 2020.
Why you need to look beyond the geometry charts
To wrap up our series on geometry, we're going to explain why you shouldn’t rely on the manufacturers to get it right, and how to gather your own data.
Canyon Exceed Team CFR: first ride review
With a single-minded focus on success, Canyon’s new Exceed hardtail is aimed at vanquishing long-distance stage races, such as the Cape Epic, and blitzing short-course XC sprints. Need to know…
Best enduro mountain bikes in 2020: 150 to 170mm travel full suspension bikes
Enduro is still the hottest ticket in mountain biking, we cut through they hype and find the very best enduro mountain bikes.
Whyte E-160 RS V1: first ride review
Building on the success of the E-150, Whyte have launched new Whyte E-160, and it's even more capable. Bosch Gen 4 motor and Fox 38 fork lead the charge.
Voodoo Canzo review
Voodoo has three full suspension bikes. The Munster at £850, the Voodoo Canzo at £1,000 and the Zobop at £1,250. All three use the same 130mm alloy frame.
Calibre Bossnut review
Since its introduction in 2015, the Calibre Bossnut has been the entry-level full-suspension bike by which all others are measured.
Vitus Mythique 27 VR review
With the introduction of the Vitus Mythique 27, Vitus looks poised to dominate the entry-level full-suspension category just as it dominates hardtails.
Best cheap full suspension bikes: £1000 to £1500
The sole purpose of the best cheap full suspension bikes is to provide the highest-performance bikes at the most competitive prices.
RockShox Zeb: first ride on 38mm stanchion 160-190mm suspension fork
RockShox ZEB is the the new big-hitting single-crown fork with 38mm upper tubes. Travel options are 160-190mm in both 27.5in and 29in.
Smith Squad XL goggles review
Every product review should start with a confession. Here’s mine. I love riding in the woods, but I’m terrified of getting a branch stuck in my eye. It’s why I…
Orange Stage Evo: first ride on their new 120mm travel 29er rocket
Less is more: the new Orange Stage Evo 29er packs big bike geometry into a nimble 120mm package.