With its radically sloping top tube, it has good standover clearance, and a lighter, stiffer frame
£999.00
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GT Zaskar 27.5 Comp (2016) review
GT has gone a long way to recapturing the magic of the old Zaskar
£949.00
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Trek X-Caliber 8 (2016) review
The Trek looks amazing and has a decent spec, it’s just a shame the frame isn’t more trail-focused
£749.00
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B’twin Rafal 700 (2016) review
Lightweight, excellent wheels, amazing spec
£750.00
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Scott Scale 970 (2016) review
A 29er with a 100mm-travel fork, Maxxis Ikon tyres and an equally cross country/race focus
£699.00
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Norco Storm 7.1 (2016) review
Quality frame with good length and standover clearance
£483.00
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Marin Bobcat Trail 9.3 (2016) review
Stable 29er wheels and great contact points
£469.00
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Cube AIM SL (2016) review
Hamstrung by its geometry, proportions and small volume tyres
£479.00
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Ghost Kato 2 (2016) review
The top-quality Ghost Kato 2 frame never has a chance to shine through
£499.00
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Boardman MTB Pro 29 (2016) review
If you want to gallop flat out over big miles the thoroughbred Boardman is first past the post
£999.99
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Canyon Grand Canyon AL 5.9 (2016) review
This is still the bike for fast trail rides and covering distance
£699.00
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Pinnacle Iroko 2 (2016) review
Pinnacle definitely delivered on its promise; we couldn’t stop smiling on the Iroko 2
£1,000.00
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Ragley Bigwig (2016) review
Great fun, but a little short - £1,549.99
£1,549.99
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Orbea Loki 27+ H10
Let down by tyre choice in UK conditions - £1,519
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Onza Payoff (2016) review
Retro inspired hardtail with a modern touch
£1,599.00
Transition TransAM 29 longterm review
The Transition TransAM 29 is a total blast to ride but it needs to go on a diet
£1,899.00
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Kona Honzo AL (2016) review
Lighter and more agile than the original, the aluminium Honzo has a whole new attitude - £1,199
£1,199.00
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Whyte 901 (2016) review
Still the best in class - £1,199
£1,199.00
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Saracen Mantra Elite (2016) Review
A lightweight frame let down by its sizing and shape - £1,199
£1,199.99
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Commencal Meta HT AM Race 650B (2015) longterm review
Key Points 650b enduro hardtail that’s actually available in XL! Slack 65.3° head angle with 150mm RockShox Revelation fork Great spec for the money Order online and have it shipped…