Commencal have brought back some of their designs from a few years, given them a bit of a re-fit and slapped on some very tempting…
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Poll: Which is the nicest looking Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz know how to use crayons. They have some of the most stylish and lusted after bike designs on the whole planet. Santa Cruz…
First glimpses of Canyon’s 2017 bikes
Brief details of four new models in Canyon’s range for 2017 have just landed in our inbox, so without nay further ado here they are.…
New full suspension models from Cotic
Cotic have expanded their range of full suspension bikes. Joining the established 150mm travel 27.5 Rocket model is a new model called the Flare. There…
The 2017 Orange Alpine6
The new Alpine6 is an enduro monster with a shorter, stiffer back end, a 170mm fork and a whopping wheelbase. Why the name change? It’s…
The 2017 Orange Five
The Five has been part of Orange’s range since the turn of the century. It’s their signature bike. If someone has an Orange, chances are…
The new Intense ACV carbon 27.5+ bike
A matte brown and gold Plus bouncy beast with 130/150mm travel
YT Capra vs Canyon Strive – which is best?
What’s the fastest, best value enduro bike?
Nine 2017 bikes you won’t have seen before
Three models from Giant, who look set to have a great 2017. Sneak peaks at a Cannondale and a GT. A bargain bouncer from Marin.…
Lapierre Overvolts – e-bikes for racing?!
Just when you thought e-bikes couldn’t generate any more debate along comes Lapierre with the concept of bikes designed specifically for e-bike races. While we…
Details of the 2017 Trek Remedy
Trek have simplified their MTB range for 2017. The Remedy is now a full-on Enduro bike. The Fuel EX is their Trail bike. The Top…
Is the new Rocky Mountain Element their best looking bike ever?
The new Element is being promoted as one of the new breed of XC or marathon race bikes. Light, stiff, not masses amount of travel…
Scott’s new Scale – building an 849g hardtail frame
Need to know 49g lighter than the old Scale frame Rider comfort was a priority, without compromising on stiffness 27.5in, 29in and 27.5 Plus versions…
New Scott Spark aims for Gold in Rio
Need to know New full-suspension racing platform from Scott Lighter, stiffer frames with new geometry and kinematics 27.5in, 27.5 Plus and 29in versions available Spark…
British made carbon enduro bike from ARBR
New brand ARBR takes British garden shed engineering to the next level
Bespoke 3D printed bikes from Robot Bike Co
Custom-built made-to-measure enduro bike offering from new British bike brand
New Trek Fuel EX 27.5 Plus Midfat bike
The new Fuel EX 27.5 Plus ‘Midfat’ version takes the Fuel EX, fattens up the rubber and turns up the Fuel’s descending potential. Trek has…
Islabikes reveal new Pro Series of kids bikes
Islabike have announced a range of even lighter, even higher spec bikes called the Pro series. Islabikes started 10 years ago and they specialise in…
Merida’s new Big Trail Plus bike
Merida have just sent us some info about some of their new bike models. Amidst all the usual bling XC carbon hardtails was this intriguing…
26 still ain’t dead – Cotic sticking with the wheelsize for new BFe
Cotic‘s tough hardtail – the BFe – has been rejigged but the 26in wheelsize remains unchanged. It isn’t just a case of a new paintjob…