DT Swiss is pretty amped on its new R414 rear shock, which it reckons is ideal for everything from Olympic XCO racing, through to enduro
First Look
A pre-review, initial look at the spec of new products. Open to all readers.
First Look: Identiti Mettle GX
UK brand Identiti has just released a brand new 160mm travel enduro bike called the Mettle, and we've got one to review
First Look: Canyon Exceed CF SL 7.9 Di2
Is this the stealthiest carbon hardtail we've ever had in for testing? We get acquainted with the new sub-10kg Exceed CF SL 7.9 Di2 from Canyon Bikes
First Look: MRP Ribbon Forks
The new long travel MRP Ribbon is finally available, and we've got one in for testing. Check out this sub-2kg, 160mm travel 29er fork here
First Look: Sonder Transmitter Carbon
With a dropper post, chunky forks, a 65° head angle and 27.5+ tyres, the Sonder Transmitter Carbon isn't your average carbon hardtail.
First Look: Zerode Taniwha
Is a gearbox in your future? We've got a Zerode Taniwha in for testing to find out what advantages the Pinion system offers a 160mm travel enduro bike
First Look: The £1300 Calibre Bossnut V2
Calibre has rolled out the V2 version of the Bossnut trail bike, and we've got one in for testing
First Look: Kona Honzo CR Trail DL
Kona does XC a little differently to everyone else. With a 120mm travel Pike and a KS LEV dropper post, the Honzo CR Trail DL is the perfect example
First Look: Trillion Prime 27.5
It's steel, made in the U.K, and is ready for a 160mm fork. We get hands-on with a prototype Trillion Prime for testing
First Look: Nukeproof Scout 290 Race
Joining the 27.5in model, the Scout 290 from Nukeproof is designed as a tough alloy 29in hardtail for pummelling down challenging terrain
First Look: Merida One-Sixty 7000
Merida has completely overhauled its One-Sixty enduro bike, and we've got the XT-spec model in for a Pennine pasting
Specialized 2018: The All New Chisel Hardtail
Specialized have launched a new alloy hardtail modeled on their top of the line carbon Epic
Specialized Epic 2018: Farewell FSR Hello Single Pivot
How much lighter could this flagship XC race bike get by switching to a single pivot? Quite a lot as it turns out
Video: Pivot Cycles New LES 27.5
Is this one of the most versatile and comfortable XC hardtails going? Wil swings a leg over the all-new Pivot LES 27.5 Carbon
First Look: Whyte S150 Long Travel 29er
Whyte is no stranger to 29er bikes, but the S-150 is an all new bike from the frame up and features more travel than before
First Look: The 160mm Travel SLED From DMR Bikes
The SLED is the first full-blown AM/Enduro bike from DMR. With a welded alloy frame and beefy pivots, it looks super tough too
First Look: CycleOps Thru-Axle Compatible Hammer Trainer
Let's face it; trainers are boring. But then the CycleOps Hammer is no ordinary trainer. Find out why here
First Look: Nukeproof Mega 290 Race
The bigger wheeled version of the enduro ready 275, the Mega 290 Race from Nukeproof hits ST Towers for some hot testing. Take a first peak at this shiny new…
First Look: Rose Root Miller
German direct-to-consumer brand Rose Bikes has recently updated its 29in trail machine; the Root Miller. And we've got one up for review
First Look: Cane Creek Helm Forks
We get our hands on the brand new Helm fork from Cane Creek to get a closer look at all of its adjustment, and that clever D-Loc axle
First Look: Vitus Escarpe 29 VRX
For less than £3k, Vitus has put together an incredible package with the Escarpe 29 VRX. Take a closer look at our newest test bike
First Look: 2018 Specialized S-Works Epic Hardtail World Cup
With an 800g FACT 12m carbon frame, the 2018 Specialized S-Works Epic Hardtail is one of the lightest mountain bikes we've tested
First Look: Pivot Mach 5.5 Carbon
We were whisked away to the Forest Of Dean at the last minute for this top secret launch.
First Look: Specialized Enduro Elite Carbon 29/6Fattie
We take a closer look at the new carbon fibre Enduro, which is the burliest 29er from Specialized yet. Even fits 27.5+ tyres too
First Look: Evil Following
Nobody puts baby in the corner! Who's baby? That's an Evil Following, and we'll be reviewing this sucker for an upcoming magazine bike test
First Look: Orange Four
Should more riders be on the Four rather than the Five? We've got an Orange Four on for longterm testing to see just how capable this bike is
First Look: 2018 Fox 36 Float EVOL Fork
Fox hit back with the new 36 Float fork that comes with a brand new EVOL air spring and 100-180mm travel. There's a 26in option too!
First Look: Pivot Switchblade
The Switchblade offers 29/27.5+ compatibility and a new high-tech carbon fibre frame that features the DW5 suspension design and 135mm travel
Bike Check: 7.8kg Specialized S-Works Epic Hardtail
Specialized has just announced its new Epic hardtail. We take a closer look at Andy Blair's race bike built around the 800gm carbon frame
First Look: Endura MT500 Helmet
After months of waiting, the Endura MT500 helmet is finally here! We get a closer look at this premium trail lid that's bristling with details
First Look: The 2018 Cannondale Trigger
UK exclusive! We get hands-on with the new Trigger from Cannondale, and get a closer look at that Gemini rear shock technology
First Look: Funn Mamba SPD Platform Pedals
With a large CNC machined alloy platform, does the Funn Mamba strike a balance between flat pedals and SPD clipless pedals? Wil investigates
First Look: Orange Stage 5 RS
Destined for review in an upcoming 29er full suspension group test, we take a good close look at the new Stage 5 from Orange Bikes
First Look: Ibis 738 Aluminum Wheelset
Ibis Cycles has rolled out its 2nd generation of mountain bike wheels, and we've got a set of tubeless alloy 738 hoops up for review.