The Marin Bobcat Trail promised a lot on paper but failed to shine in the £750 category of the Hardtail of the Year test
£750.00
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Scott Scale 770 (2015) review
The Scott Scale 770 comes with plenty of racing pedigree and some nice touches
£699.00
B’Twin Rockrider Big 8 (2015) Review
The B'Twin Rockrider Big 8 is just a few small tweaks away from being our favourite £750 hardtail
£749.00
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Kona Lava Dome (2015) Review
The Kona Lava Dome is uninspiring, even at this price level
£499.99
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Cube Aim SL 27.5 (2015) Review
The Cube Aim SL comes in £50 cheaper than most entry level hardtails and still boasts some impressive components
£449.00
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Halfords 13 Incline Alpha (2015) Review
The 13 Incline Alpha is an impressive stride into high end bikes from the Halfords own brand
£499.99
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Ghost AMR LT 2 (2015) Review
doesn't do anything wrong, but it feels lifeless and dated - £1,499.99
£1,449.99
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GT Sensor Al Comp (2015) review
Ploughs a different furrow to the majority of trail bikes - £1,499.99
£1,499.99
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Niner WFO 9 (2015) review
Alan Muldoon finds that the full potential of 29in wheels is unleashed in this aggressive new package from the US brand in this first ride
£1,899.00
Smith Optics Forefront helmet review
Only affordability stops it from getting top marks - £190
£190.00
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661 Evo AM MIPS helmet review
Helmet innovator 661 brings plenty of new tech but a poor fit lets the EVO AM MIPS down
£134.99
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Raleigh Magni helmet review
A premium shell with lacklustre finish at a bargain price - £45.99
£45.99
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O’Neal Orbiter II helmet review
The Orbiter II has some great features but is let down by the small details - £61.99
£61.99
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Kali Maya helmet review
The Kili Maya uses some innovative technology but is let down by the basics - £89.99
£89.99
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Giro Feature helmet review
A great, light platform let down by a lack of venting - £69.99
£69.99
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Bell Stoker MIPS helmet review
The cheaper of Bell's premium helmets and the performance difference is stark - £84.99
£84.99
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Bluegrass Goldeneyes helmet review
A solid choice despite the funny look and name - £99.99
£99.99
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iXS Trail RS helmet review
One of the most popular trail helmets, and it's easy to see why - £84.99
£84.99
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Whyte 802 Compact (2015) review
Compact, capable and completely free of flowery graphics - £750
£750.00
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Scott Genius 750 (2015) review
Paul Burwell takes Scott's entry level trail bike for a first ride.
£1,699.00