2013's Hardtail of the Year offered modern geometry and a great parts package
£599.99
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29er hardtail
Merida Big Nine TFS 900 review, £999
Read our review of the £999 Merida Big Nine TFS 900 from our Hardtail of the Year test
£999.00
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Commencal El Camino 3 29 review £599
Great handling and riding position only let down by a few budget options in the drivetrain
£599.00
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Lapierre Raid 329 review £599.99
Offered in both 26in and 29in guises, the Lapierre Raid 629 is a formidable package at under £600
£599.99
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Whyte 29er hardtails
Whyte ups 29er offering with four new bikes – from £749
Scott Scale Elite 29: a year in review
After 10 months of abuse Scott’s big wheel hardtail has proved just as adept at a trail riding as adventure racing, says Henry Catchpole. The big question though, are the…
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Scott Scale 29 Comp review
Hardtail offers maximum grin factor at a great price
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29er bikes: what you need to know
Get the lowdown on 29ers — who they're for, what they do, and what they can't
Specialized Camber 29 review
With the 26 no more, 2013's Camber 29 has big boots to fill
First Look: 2013 BMC Fourstroke FS01
Revealing BMC's flagship 29er for 2013
First Look: 2012 Kona big wheels
We got invited round to Kona's 'House of the Big Wheel' last week to check out its 2012 29er range
Tested: Charge Cooker Hi £999
Charge is well-known for cult steel hardtail frames, but the 29er Cooker has only recently been plumbed into the range.
£999.00
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