Merida One-Sixty

The switch to aluminium not only expands the range, it also means the Merida One-Sixty now comes in four frame sizes rather than being restricted to three.

What would happen if you replaced a bike's front triangle with a set of industrial springs? You'd have the most full suspension bike ever, for a start.

saracen ariel

New Saracen Ariel Elite has suspension and character influenced by the Myst downhill bike and it’s gained a new sense of purpose.

This month's Star Letter asks: "Are there any recognised principles we might apply, or is this simply a matter a personal taste?"

Bavarian component company Newmen is only a couple of years old, but has serious pedigree. Michael Grätz, who started Syntace and Liteville heads it up.