Carrera Vulcan has some of the best components and spec on test, and it’s clear this is where Carrera has spent its money, creating a good entry level bike.
£350.00
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Voodoo Bantu review
The Voodoo Bantu might be right at the entry point of Voodoo's mountain bike range but it shapes up as anything but entry level in ride quality and spec.
£450.00
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Marin San Quentin 2 review
With progressive geometry, generous sizing and a sorted specification, we couldn’t wait to do time on the new Marin San Quentin 2.
£1,150.00
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Canyon Exceed CF SL 7.0 Pro Race 2018 review
The Canyon Exceed CF SL 7.0 Pro Race is one of those bikes that is helping to redefine a complete genre of mountain biking.
£2,699.00
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Calibre Line 10 (2018) review
The new Calibre Line 10 hardtail sports aggressive geometry and spot on sizing. All mod-cons catered for here, including a dropper.
£749.00
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Norco Fluid 1 HT review
The Norco Fluid 1 HT strikes a great balance between performance and value. Low BB height makes you feel more in the bike and boosts stability.
£1,200.00
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Whyte 605 (2017) review
The Whyte 605 is our Hardtail of the Year in the £750 category, but it isn’t perfect. A proper front tyre and a wider bar it would be on a…
£699.00
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Scott Scale 730 Plus (2017) review
The Scott Scale 730 Plus will instantly win you over as you carve effortlessly through corners, blast down the rowdiest descents and spin up loose technical climbs with aplomb.
£1,279.00
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Cannondale Beast of the East 3 (2017) review
The Cannondale Beast of the East 3 is a lightning-fast bike and a blast to ride.
£1,199.99
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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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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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Pinnacle Ramin 3W (2015) review
We test the Pinnacle Ramin 3W for the second year in a row in the women's specific category of our Hardtail of the Year test
£750.00
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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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Orange Clockwork 120 S review
There's already a 29er Clockwork, now Orange has introduced a 650b version - £1,250
£1,250.00
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Saracen Mantra Pro Review
Read the full review of the Saracen Mantra Pro hardtail
£599.99
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Trek Cali S review £700
MBR's Hardtail of the Year in the Women Specific category - read our full review here
£700.00
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Scott Scale Elite 29: a year in review
After 10 months of abuse Scott’s big wheel hardtail has proved just as adept at a trail riding as adventure racing, says Henry Catchpole. The big question though, are the…
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Scott Scale 29 Comp review
Hardtail offers maximum grin factor at a great price
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Tested: Charge Cooker Hi £999
Charge is well-known for cult steel hardtail frames, but the 29er Cooker has only recently been plumbed into the range.
£999.00
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