Need to know: Kids’ full- suspension bike with 26in wheels and 2x drivetrain 90mm of travel front and rear Powerful Shimano M355 disc brakes Comes with all the standard Fuel…
Reviews
Nicolai Ion GPI (2016) review
Need to know 155mm-travel enduro bike using Mojo Geometron geometry Slack head angle and huge wheelbase Pinion gearbox with 12 or 18 gears Gates carbon belt drive is smooth, quiet…
Renthal 1XR chainring review
The difference between Renthal’s new 1XR chainring and most other narrow/wide rings on the market is that it has a tooth profile that is designed to shed mud. This dramatically…
Liv Intrigue 2 (2016) review
Need to know Nimble 27.5in women-specific trail bike 140mm travel front and rear Three frame sizes, all with bags of standover clearance I was a big fan of last year’s Liv Intrigue,…
DMR Deathgrip review
Designed in conjunction with downhill racer Brendan Fairclough the DMR Deathgrip is an almost perfect grip with a wealth of options.
Schwalbe Procore review
While it stops short of promising world peace, Schwalbe’s dual-chamber Procore system advertises some lofty claims — increased grip, improved comfort and an end to pinch flats and burped tyres.…
Scott Genius 700 Tuned Plus (2016) review
Need to know Do-it-all carbon trail bike with 2.8in Plus tyres Fox Nude rear shock delivers 130mm travel while the new Downside TwinLoc remote lets you toggle between the three…
Onza Payoff (2016) review
Retro inspired hardtail with a modern touch
Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt BC Edition (2016) review
Need to know BC Edition gets an aggressive spec with single-ring drivetrain Ride 9 system lets you tune the geometry and suspension feel Full carbon frame with Smoothwall construction 120mm…
Transition TransAM 29 longterm review
The Transition TransAM 29 is a total blast to ride but it needs to go on a diet
Scott Spark 760 (2016) review
A bike that offers glimpses of greatness but is let down by reliability issues - £1,449
Giant Anthem 27.5 3 review
Way more fun than expected but needs a few specification tweaks - £1,499
Shimano XTR Di2 review
Need to Know Wired electronic 11-speed drivetrain Synchro Shift allows you to run multiple chainrings from one shifter A single battery charge should last around six months Shiomano XTR Di2…
X-Fusion Hilo Strate seatpost review
Lightweight with a great lever but overpriced - £299.99
Nukeproof Oklo Air Internal seatpost review
Heavy and tall, the Nukeproof OKLO was a disappointing post - £164.99
Giant Contact SL Switch seatpost review
Great value for money - £169.99
Fox Factory Float 36 FIT4 fork review
An unbelievably capable fork but at a price - £839
Ghost SL AMR 7 (2016) review
A great looking frame with full XT let down by a flimsy fork - £2,399
GT Sensor Expert (2016) review
Not rounded enough to be a great trail bike - £2,299.99
SRAM Rise 60 carbon wheelset
There are three categories in SRAM’s wheel range — Rise, Roam and Rail — aimed at, in order, XC, trail and all-mountain applications. However, there is a bit of crossover…