Trillion sent us a prototype Prime to put to through the grinder for our Killer Hardtail group test. Read the review of this UK-made steel hardtail right here.
Bikes
Review: Nukeproof Scout 290 Race
Based on the Mega, the Scout is Nukeproof's tough do-it-all hardtail range. Here we test the entry-level 29er model to see what your £1099 gets you.
Review: Kona Honzo Carbon Trail DL
The Honzo Carbon takes the 29in carbon hardtail where it has not dared to go before. Did Kona do a bad bad thing? Wil gets involved to find out.
Review: Rose Root Miller 3
James Vincent puts this mid-travel 29er to the test in big mountains and tight trails. How does he get on?
Review: Zerode Taniwha
Andi's been riding the snot out of the carbon fibre Zerode Taniwha to find out if gearboxes are indeed the future.
Review: Specialized S-Works Epic Hardtail World Cup
Is the Specialized S-Works Epic the fastest hardtail we've ever ridden? At 8.23kg (18.1lb) for the complete bike, it is most definitely the lightest.
Review: Canyon Exceed CF SL 7.9 Di2
I don’t get the opportunity to ride lightweight race hardtails so much these days. It’s probably got something to do with living in Calder Valley, where most of our mountain…
First Ride: Sonder Evol
What can we expect from the Evol - Sonder's first full suspension bike? Wil went over yonder with the Sonder, so you can wonder no more!
Review: Canyon Exceed CF SL 7.9 Di2
The Canyon Exceed is a light, fast and beautifully smooth carbon hardtail. Then we added a dropper post and fat tyres to see how hard we could push it.
Longterm Review: Crayons’ Ibis Ripley LS
After six months aboard the longer and slacker Ibis Ripley LS, Rob gives his feedback on this high-end trail machine
Bike Test: Modern Geometry 29ers
In case you hadn’t noticed, 29ers are kind of hot right now. Wil and the test team take on three of the best to see if big wheels are back.
Review: Canyon Neuron AL 9.9
The perfect marathon machine from the German direct sales wizards? Antony puts Canyon's big-wheeled version of the Neuron to the test.
Review: Canyon Neuron AL 9.9
Canyon is one of the most popular high-end bike brands out there, with its direct sales model offering an expansive range of top value bikes with quality build kits. The…
Review: Pivot Switchblade 29 Pro XT
With a dw-link suspension design and 29/27.5+ compatibility, the Pivot Switchblade is one of the most high-tech carbon mountain bikes going.
Review: Orange Stage 5 RS
Is the Orange Stage 5 a better bike than the venerable Five? Wil certainly thinks so, after reviewing the smurf-a-tron as part of our 29er group test
Review: Calibre Bossnut V2
For those who are fed up of unattainable £7k wonder-sleds, the Calibre Bossnut is a decent full susser at an unbelievably low price point.
Review: Orange Four RS
The Orange Four is sometimes overshadowed by the Five, but Andi finds that the shorter travel bike is a lot more capable than you may think
Review: Evil The Following
Can 29ers be playful? The Following from Evil Bike Co. waves its hand in the air and says "YES I BLOODY WELL CAN!" Full review within.
Review: Saracen Ariel Elite 2018 – Exclusive, In-Depth First Ride Review
We've had Saracen's new long travel Ariel for a couple of months, and now we can spill the beans on this chunky enduro beast
Review: Trek Stache 9.8
Trek has committed hard to the 29+ wheelsize with the Stache 9.8 - a carbon fibre trail hardtail built around 29x3.0in tyres and a 120mm travel fork
Review: Salsa Woodsmoke 29+ GX1
The Salsa Woodsmoke possesses a unique look, and unique performance. Barney puts it to the test to see how this 29er plusser handles on the trail
Review: Jones Plus 29+ Steel
With its slender steel frame, truss fork and unique geometry, the Jones Plus bike takes a very different approach to things.
Review: Giant Full E+1
Did this e-mtb deliver miles of fun? Hannah tests and reviews Giant's latest full suspension e-bike, which is based on the popular Trance
Review: DMR Bikes SLED
Designed for riding all of the mountain, the InfraRed SLED is the first long-travel full suspension bike from DMR Bikes.
Zombie Apocalypse Bike Review: Shand Drove
The Shand Drove (now Bahookie) is one of the most capable dropbar 29ers going. But will it help you survive the zombie attack??
Zombie Apocalypse Bike Review: Olsen Ram 27.5+
The Olsen Ram may look bonkers with its handmade carbon fibre frame, but this bike is packed with practicality and versatility
Zombie Apocalypse Bike Review: BTR Ranger
Would you pick a UK-made steel hardtail to survive the Zombie Apocalypse? Wil tests the BTR Ranger to see if it can outrun the undead
Final Adieu: Liv Hail Advanced 1 Longterm Review
Hannah bids a final farewell to the world's longest travel women's specific mountain bike; the 160mm travel Liv Hail Advanced 1
Review: Focus Jarifa I29 Pro
Nicole Mallet uses a Focus e-bike to help her rehabilitate from an injury sustained during enduro racing. Will she become an e-convert?
Longterm Review: Cotic FlareMAX
With 120mm of travel, the Cotic FlareMAX is the RocketMAX's baby brother. Make no mistake though, this is one capable steel trail bike
First Ride Review: 2018 Merida One-Forty 800
We get a ride on the new 140mm travel One-Forty from Merida that features progressive geometry, a new suspension design and chunky 2.6in rubber
First Ride Review: Marin B17 One
Chipps takes an early sneak ride on the latest incarnation of Marin's iconic B17 model
First Ride Review: Intense Cycles New Carbine 29er
After two days of testing the new Intense Carbine on the trails of Punta Ala in Italy, what did Wil think of the new long-travel 29er? Read on for the…
First Ride- 2018 Orbea Rallon
Dean Hersey gets some back to back runs on the new long travel 29er from Orbea
First Ride Review: Lapierre Prorace SAT 729 2018
Olly Townsend gives us the first ever ride review of Lapierre's new softtail XC race bike
Review: Kona Hei Hei DL
Is the Kona Hei Hei DL just like every other 100mm travel XC bike? Certainly not, and Wil explains why in his review of the carbon fibre green machine
Review: Vitus Escarpe 29 VRX
The Vitus Escarpe 29 VRX is one helluva package for the monies. Tom reviews the 29er trail bike to see just how good it is
Review: Specialized Enduro Elite Carbon 29
Is the Specialized Enduro 29er the king of all things endoooro? Tom Hill has been thrashing the latest bike to find out
Review: Production Privee Shan GT
Andi has been testing the Production Privee Shan GT to see if the newer 29er matches the pedigree of the original Shan.
Review: Liv Hail Advanced 1
Hannah has been testing this enduro monster on UK trails - how has she fared?
First Ride Review: Rocky Mountain Altitude Powerplay 70
Wil travelled to Valberg to ride the 150mm travel Rocky Mountain Altitude Powerplay. Is this the best e-MTB on the market? Find out here
Review: 2018 Rocky Mountain Altitude Carbon 50
Rocky Mountain's latest Altitude gets a new carbon construction, future-proof features and more. Read what Andi thought of it in his review
Review: Giant Trance 1
Just how much better is the 2017 Trance? Wil tests and reviews Giant's most popular full suspension mountain bike to find out
Review: Norco Fluid 7.3 FS
Can you get a decent full suspension bike for a shade over a grand? Antony tests Norco's most bargainous bouncer
Review: Whyte T-130 S
What has Wil made of the Whyte T-130 S longterm test bike so far? Read his glowing review here
Review: Stif Morf
How different is the Stif Morf from every other steel hardtail? David Hayward investigates with his longterm review of the Morf
Review: Robot R160
The exotic Robot R160 is custom built in the UK from carbon fibre tubes and titanium lugs. Chipps & Wil see if if the ride lives up to the hype
Review: Orange Five Factory
Can Orange's top spec Five Factory change your mind about Orange Fives? Wil and Chipps get down and dirty with this British brute
Focus JAM vs JAM²
Just how does the motor assisted version of the JAM compare? We rode them both head to head to find out
UK Exclusive: Cannondale Trigger Review
Barney gets his paws on the all-new Cannondale Trigger for an exclusive UK first ride review