Specialized Chisel Expert is a fun mix of privateer race bike for those that can’t justify an Epic and a trail bike capable of long distance adventuring.
29er hardtail
First Ride: Lapierre ProRace 729 2018
Lapierre has gone all out in producing a completely revamped ProRace for 2018. Going beyond what is expected from a modern cross country hardtail, the French company has revealed what…
Sonder Broken Road (2017) first ride
The Sonder Broken Road is built for adventure, so where better to test it than on a 10-day expedition in the Himalayas? Great geometry and pricing.
Onza Payoff (2016) review
Retro inspired hardtail with a modern touch
BMC Teamelite TE02 X01 (2015) review
Need to know Second-from-top XC race bike in the Teamelite range Carbon frame with BMC’s Big Wheel Concept 29er geometry Fox 32 Float fork with 100mm travel and remote CTD…
Scott Scale 970 (2015) review
More affordable version of one of our favourite 29er hardtails
On-One Lurcher Carbon 29 (frame only) review
The thought of a carbon 29er hardtail frame for less than £300 sounds enticing, but can it live up to the test?
Kinesis Maxlight Sync Ti review
Kinesis has switched to titanium for a feature-rich hardtail that covers two wheel standards in three sizes
Canyon Grand Canyon CF SL 6.9 review
The Grand Canyon has a carbon frame sexy enough to charm any rider, spec to boggle the mind and an amazing price tag
Chromag Surface review
A big-wheeled, big-fun, boutique hardtail that loves it steep and technical
Voodoo Aizan
Check out this review of the VooDoo Aizan 29er hardtail, the little brother of the award-winning Bizango
Whyte 29er hardtails
Whyte ups 29er offering with four new bikes – from £749
29er bikes: what you need to know
Get the lowdown on 29ers — who they're for, what they do, and what they can't
Specialized Camber 29 review
With the 26 no more, 2013's Camber 29 has big boots to fill
First Look: 2013 BMC Fourstroke FS01
Revealing BMC's flagship 29er for 2013
First Look: 2012 Kona big wheels
We got invited round to Kona's 'House of the Big Wheel' last week to check out its 2012 29er range