In the £1,000 category of our Hardtail of the Year test, MBR reviews the Giant Talon 29er 1
Alan Muldoon
Bike Test Editor
Niner WFO 9 (2015) review
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
Scott Genius 750 (2015) review
Paul Burwell takes Scott's entry level trail bike for a first ride.
Specialized launches four new Stumpjumpers (video)
The Stumpjumper FSR has always been the quintessential trail bike – lightweight, versatile and a total blast to ride. It was our Bike of the Year as a 29er, Trail Bike…
How to set up your new mountain bike (video)
Bought a new hard tail? Here's how to master mountain bike set up, including tyre pressures, fork set up and saddle height
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
Race Face Next SL 1x chainset review
Super light, incredibly stiff and compatible with nearly every set up imaginable - £429 (N0 BB)
Specialized S-Works 1x chainset review
Specced on everything from the Epic up to the Enduro, so it must be doing something right - £500 (No chainring)
Complete guide to wheelsizes: 26in, 650b, 650b+, 29in, 29in+
There are now a baffling five different wheel sizes being offered across the mountain bike market. So how do they size up?
Merida One-Forty-B 1 (2015) review
Read the full review of the Merida One - Forty 1 - B Review.
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
Five Ten Impact VXi shoe review
Lighter and better sealed from the elements, the new Five Ten Impact VXi is big step forward.
Adjust your geometry with an eccentric bottom bracket
Wheels Manufacturing's Eccentric bottom bracket can also be used to tweak your geometry.
Shimano XTR’s answer to narrow-wide chainrings
Shimano’s new XTR chainring doesn’t have a narrow/wide tooth profile like that used by SRAM and Race Face, and the teeth aren’t wavey like MRP’s patent swerving design either. Instead,…
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
Fox 36 vs RockShox Pike (review)
Putting the two latest and greatest suspension forks to the ultimate head-to-head test