2013's Hardtail of the Year offered modern geometry and a great parts package
£599.99
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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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Scott Genius 740 review, £2,399
The 650b Scott Genius 740 boasts some cutting edge technology, but at times that can get in the way of a smooth, fun ride
£2,399.00
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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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How to remove a bottom bracket (VIDEO)
Here's a job that's got easier since the bad old days - learn how to replace your ageing bottom bracket
YT launch new 650b Wicked
The German direct sales brand places its bets with the mid-size wheel option
£1,930.00
How to service your RockShox fork
With a little care and attention you can keep your forks running sweetly for years
Hardtail of the Year (VIDEO)
Watch behind-the-scenes footage of our biggest ever bike test
Helmet cameras test: Video samples
Sample footage from all five headcams on test in the June issue
Hardtail of the Year 2013 (VIDEO)
Watch the video and read the reviews for MBR's Hardtail of the Year awards 2013
Giant Trance X29 1 review
The big-wheeled version of the award-winning Giant Trance X gets the MBR test treatment
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Intense Spider 29 Comp: In the studio
The latest bike porn to hit the studio is this carbon stunner from Intense.
£2,499.99
Charge’s new 650B bike: exclusive spy shots!
Charge Bikes have a new bike coming, check out our exclusive camera phone spy shots!
2013 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp Evo review
One of the finest 150mm-travel mountain bikes we've ever tested
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How to maintain your mountain bike disc brakes (VIDEO)
Learn how to align your disc brakes so they last longer and perform better
Orange Five 29 BlackGold: in the studio
Orange's new Five 29 arrives in the MBR studio... and we thought you'd like a sneak peek
£2,999.99
Mavic Notch clothing range expands with input from top enduro racers
Top riders Fabien Barel, Jerome Clementz and Anne-Caroline Chausson have been hard at work improving the French wheel experts' trail kit
Diamondback Sortie Niner 2 review
A go-anywhere 29er with a super-beefy frame — but does it live up to its promise?
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Merida trail bikes to adopt 650b for 2014
New prototype indicates future direction for Taiwanese brand