The Big Bro isn't just a mountain bike - it is far more versatile than that. Wil has a crack at finding out all that the Big Bro can do
Bikes
Review: NS Eccentric Cromo
NS uses its individual blend of style and attitude to create a unique, hard hitting hardtail with retro looks.
Review: Giant Anthem 1
No longer a nervous XC race bike, the 2017 Giant Anthem packs more travel and a dialled build kit to make this Giant's most capable Anthem yet.
Review: Trek Fuel EX 9 29
The Fuel EX is Trek's most popular full suspension bike. So, is the 2017 version the best yet? Wil gets stuck in to find out.
Review: Specialized Camber Comp Carbon 29
Slotting in between the Epic XC race bike and the long-travel Stumpjumper, the Camber aims to be the trail bike for all.
Review: Alchemy Arktos
The Alchemy Arktos is a bonafide superbike. But does the performance live up to the looks? We've been riding one to find out.
2017 Intense Tracer 275C Factory Review
James Love has been testing an early Intense Tracer sample for the last few months and here's his in-depth first test
Review: Intense Recluse Elite
Intense Cycles wants you to #getlooseonarecluse. So over the past six months, we've been doing exactly that.
Review: Canyon Exceed CF SLX 9.9
At less than 900 grams, the Canyon Exceed has one of the lightest carbon hardtail frames in the world.
Review: Whyte 529
So, what does 900 quid get you these days? The Whyte 529 is an alloy hardtail with a 66.5° head angle and a penchant for speed.
Review: Genesis Core 30
The Core 30 is a super-fun hardtail that advanced riders will love as much as the beginners. Wil gives us the lowdown from Issue #109.
Review: Diamondback Heist 3.0+
The Diamondback Heist is a 27.5 plus hardtail that comes with a dropper post, air-sprung suspension and a 1x11 drivetrain - for less than £1000.
First Look Review: Ibis Ripley LS
Rob runs us through a first look of his shiny new long term test bike, the Ibis Ripley LS
Review: Pivot Cycles Mach 4 Carbon Longterm
Chipps spent 12 months aboard the Mach 4 Carbon from Pivot Cycles and gave us this longterm review from Issue #105 of Singletrack Magazine.
Mid-Review Report: NS Eccentric Cromo
As the first 29er mountain bike from NS, just how well does this modern steel hardtail perform? Andi fills us in on how he is getting on with the NS…
Surly Ice Cream Truck Long Term Review No 4 – Time To Give It Back
The time has come for Sanny to say goodbye to his long termer. Has it been an affair to remember or an encounter to forget?
Review: Saracen Kili Flyer Carbon X
Chipps has had plenty of time to get to know the Kili Flyer - Saracen's 120mm carbon trail bike. Read on for his longterm review.
Review: Stanton Sherpa Ti
The Sherpa Ti is the more exotic brother of the Stanton Sherpa 853, and is equipped with a 120mm travel fork and generous 2.4in rubber.
Review: Kona Honzo Ti
The original Kona Honzo was a radical 29in hardtail built for grin-inducing fun. So how does that translate to titanium? Jason digs deep with the Honzo Ti.
Review: J. Guillem Tomir Titanium
From the engineering prowess behind Van Nicholas comes J. Guillem. If you love exquisite titanium frames, then read this.
Review: Santa Cruz Hightower CC Longtermer
Barney has been making some changes to his Santa Cruz Hightower test bike. Were they changes for the better? Here's his final longterm review.
Review: Norco Optic C7.2
The 2017 Norco Optic is available in 27.5in and 29in versions. We put the Optic C7.2 to task to see whether less might actually be more.
Specialized Rhyme FSR Expert Carbon 6Fattie
The Rhyme FSR Expert Carbon 6Fattie is the top-tier women's plus bike from Specialized. How did the chubby Californian fare on our British trails?
Review: Trek Procaliber 9.8 SL
What did Olly think of the Trek Procaliber in the Flat Out Race Bike Group Test? Read his review in full here!
Review: Niner AIR 9 Carbon
US brand Niner has been championing big wheels since 2005. So how does the AIR 9 Carbon stack up against the BMC Team Elite and Trek Procaliber?
Review: BMC Team Elite TE01
The BMC Team Elite TE01 uses a unique technology to deliver more comfort. Olly puts the lightweight racebike to the test to see if it really works
Review: Nukeproof Mega 275 Comp Longterm Test Bike
After a few months of riding, and some spec alterations, Rob has his final say on the Nukeproof Mega 275 in this final longterm review
Review: Intense Spider 275C Factory Build
Just how capable is a 130mm carbon trail bike? Crayons took the Intense Spider 275C Factory out for a play to see if the Spider bites back
Bike Check: Cotic FlareMAX Longterm Test Bike
James gets acquainted with the newest longterm review bike in the Singletrack office: the Cotic FlareMAX. Have a look at his initial bike check here
Review: Focus SAM C Team
With 160mm of travel, the SAM is Focus Bikes biggest and baddest full suspension mountain bike. But is it only for big mountain riding?
Review: Scott Genius LT 700 Tuned
With fingertip control of the Genius LT's 170mm of suspension travel, is it really 2-bikes-in-1?
Review: Specialized Enduro Expert Carbon 29
Is the Specialized Enduro 29 a long-legged trail bike? Or a burly enduro machine? Barney investigates in his review of the Expert Carbon
Kona Process 153 longtermer
James' longterm relationship with the Kona Process 153 has sadly come to an end. See how his bike evolved in this final review
Review: Transition Smuggler
Rich takes the Transition Smuggler out on the trails and discovers just how capable this 115mm travel 29er really is
Review: Ritchey Timberwolf
The Timberwolf is the gnarliest steel hardtail to come from the Ritchey stable. So how does this 150mm travel 27.5in hardtail fare on UK singletrack?
Review: Onza Jackpot
Have Onza hit the Jackpot with their latest 27.5in steel hardtail? We put one to the test. See our full review within of this British mud-plugger.
Review: Chromag Wideangle
What happens when you bolt a 160mm travel fork on the front of a steel hardtail? Find out in our review of the Chromag Wideangle 27.5
Review: Orbea Occam TR M-LTD
Orbea have split their Occam into two bikes: the Occam AM, and the shorter travel Occam TR that we've got here. How does it go? Barney explains
Review: Santa Cruz Hightower
The Santa Cruz Hightower introduces 27.5+ compatibility into the long-travel 29er full suspension platform. And Barney digs it a lot.
Review: Orange Segment
Orange have refined the Segment with V2.0, but just how different is it from the original? Chipps sets off on a trail-riding mission to find out.
Review: Singular Swift
A classic steel 29in mountain bike gets reborn with plus-compatibility. But does the Singular Swift live up to lofty expectations? Read on to find out.
Review: Avanti Torrent CS
With 150mm of rear travel and the capability of fitting up to a 160mm travel fork, this hard-hitter from Down Under is capable, tough and oodles of fun.
Review: Lapierre Zesty XM 527
With 27.5in wheels and 120mm of rear travel, the Zesty XM replaces last years Zesty TR 29er. But was the wheel change the right move? Wil investigates.
Review: Intense Primer 29 Factory
Intense's brand new Primer 29in trail slayer, given the full review treatment
Review: Trek Procaliber 9.8 SL
Is the Trek Procaliber the most comfortable hardtail on the market? Wil investigates with his longerm test bike
Review: Canyon Strive AL 6.0
One of the most versatile mountain bikes out there? David Hayward has been aboard. Is it truly a Shapeshifter?
First Full Test: Intense ACV Pro 27.5+
We've had one of Intense's new monster truck bikes in on test for a while