Forbidden now has a big gun but who needs the Forbidden Dreadnought XT when the Druid is already billed as capable? In short... everyone. Let me explain.
£6,399.00
140mm-160mm Full Sus
Banshee Titan: first ride review
A 29er enduro/trail bike boasting 155mm travel, the Banshee Titan is one of several models in the Banshee range to use the latest KS2 suspension layout.
£2,099.00
Focus Jam 6.0 LTD: first ride review
Trick wireless shifting, superb fork and shock and a complete frame reboot makes the Focus Jam 6.0 an intriguing new trail bike.
£4,199.00
Atherton A150 Build 1: first ride review
The Atherton A150 Build 1 is a 150mm travel 29er enduro bike from the fastest family in mountain biking. Prices start from £5,500.
£7,000.00
Whyte T-160 RS: first ride review
Whyte T-160 is a brand new addition to their trail bike range. Available in two models; entry-level T-160 S at £2,800 and top-end RS version we have here.
£3,600.00
Vitus Escarpe CRX (2021) first ride review
With brand new carbon-framed 140mm-travel and revised geometry, can the new 2021 Vitus Escarpe CRX eclipse its illustrious forebears?
£3,499.99
Canyon Spectral 29 CF 8.0 (2021) first ride review
It's been a gaping hole in Canyon's mountain bike range for some time, but now the German direct-sales giant has finally launched a Canyon Spectral 29.
£4,149.00
Cotic Jeht first ride review
The new 140mm travel Cotic Jeht boasts high end suspension and now a Taiwanese-made steel frame option to lop hundreds from the price.
£4,949.00
NS Bikes Define AL 150 first ride review
The NS Bikes Define AL 150 range shares the same frame as its AL 130 stablemate - what difference will the extra travel make on the trails?
£3,749.99
2021 Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper Evo: first ride review
With the new Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper Evo, Specialized revamps its most radical trail bike to date. More sizes and multiple geometry configurations.
£9,250.00
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.
£1,000.00
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Kona Process 153 CR/DL 29: first ride review
With chunky tubing and a tidal wave of travel with the Kona Process 153 CR/DL 29, is Kona out to prove that bigger is better?
£6,299.00
Scott Genius 920 review
The Scott Genius 920 is definitely a contender If you’re into shredding singletrack, big rides and climbing. It's efficient but it's also a lot of fun.
£4,099.00
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Cube Stereo 150 C:62 SL 29 review
On the Cube Stereo 150 C:62 SL 29, the C:62 of the mealy-mouthed model name indicates the level of carbon used for the frame construction.
£3,799.00
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Vitus Escarpe 29 VRS review
Since we first gave the Vitus Escarpe 29 our Trail Bike of the Year award two years ago, it has slipped down the pecking order in subsequent tests.
£2,799.99
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Whyte S-150C RS V2 review
The Whyte S-150C trail bike continues to impress, even three years after its launch.
£3,499.00
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YT Jeffsy 29 CF Comp review
Back to defend its Trail Bike crown is the YT Jeffsy 29 CF Comp 29. Revamped last year: a new carbon frame, adjustable geometry, top-quality spec.
£2,699.00
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Radon Slide Trail 9.0
Radon Slide Trail 9.0 includes a carbon composite front triangle, alloy rear end, full Fox suspension and the latest Shimano 12-speed drivetrain.
£2,610.00
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Giant Reign 29 Advanced Pro 0 review
The Giant Reign 29 is the long awaited 29er version of the Giant Reign. Full carbon frame with Maestro rear suspension delivering 146mm travel.
£7,499.00
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Orange Switch 6 RS review
This is the brand new Orange Switch 6 trail bike, aka the mullet. As such, it has a 29in front and 27.5in rear wheel. 160mm fork with 145mm rear.
£5,400.00