It had to happen — another Orange classic gets the 650b treatment. But has the makeover been a positive one? Time to head for the hills...
Reviews
Kenda Slant Six Pro tyre review
Best as a rear tyre because it doesn't have pronounced enough edge grip - £36.99
Specialized S-Works The Captain tyre review
A great rear wheel tyre, offering good grip but enough speed to have you riding all day - £30
Schwalbe Racing Ralph tyre review
Great as a rear wheel option for trail riding - £54.99
Panaracer Driver Pro tyre review
Lightning fast tyre on smooth trails - £39.99
Maxxis Ikon tyre review
More than just an XC tyre, the Ikon has loads of sidewall protection and grip - £49.99
Mavic Crossroc Roam
A light, trail-friendly tyre specifically for the rear wheel - £40
Maxxis Ardent Race tyre review
Fast rolling and a great option in anything but sticky mud - £49.99
BMC Trailfox TF 03 review
The chassis of an all-out enduro racer married to the spec of a trail bike - £2,600
NS Eccentric review
NS has entered the trail bike market with the Eccentric, a beautifully crafted steel hardtail with 650b wheels and a penchant for a comfy ride
Bird Zero.1 review
New direct-sales mountain bike brand Bird ruffles some feathers with its killer value 650b hardtail
Trek Fuel EX 9.8 27.5in review
A 27.5in Fuel EX joins the existing 29er, but the real story is a leap forward in suspension damping
Specialized S-Works Enduro 650b review
Following a very public U-turn on wheel sizes for the big S, we ride the new 650b Enduro
Liteville 301 review
Engineering genius or weird science? We swing a leg over Liteville's unique 301 to find out
Canyon Nerve AL 6.0 review
Canyon's latest Nerve Al proves that there's much more to the brand than just value-for-money
Cube Sting 120 review
It won't win any beauty contests, but the Cube Sting proved to be a capable performer
Giant Trance 27.5 4 review
Despite a thorough revamp for Giant's popular Trance, there's still room for improvement
Vitus Escarpe 275 VR review
Another cracking bargain from direct-sales brand, Vitus
Specialized Camber Expert Carbon Evo review
The weight suggest an XC machine but it downhill and you realise its wider remit
Saracen Kili Flyer 121 review
Flyer by name, but a little lacking in reality