Alan Muldoon

Bike Test Editor

It had to happen — another Orange classic gets the 650b treatment. But has the makeover been a positive one? Time to head for the hills...

If 29ers were born for XC and traditional trail riding, these are the bikes that are rewriting the rulebook

The chassis of an all-out enduro racer married to the spec of a trail bike - £2,600

The newest 650b (27.5in) hardtails on the market go head to head, offering improved roll-over performance and playful characters

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NS has entered the trail bike market with the Eccentric, a beautifully crafted steel hardtail with 650b wheels and a penchant for a comfy ride

New direct-sales mountain bike brand Bird ruffles some feathers with its killer value 650b hardtail

Canyon's latest Nerve Al proves that there's much more to the brand than just value-for-money

It won't win any beauty contests, but the Cube Sting proved to be a capable performer

Despite a thorough revamp for Giant's popular Trance, there's still room for improvement

New 650b enduro bikes are everywhere — but this low-slung model from Orbea is something special