June 29, 2020
Cannondale's attention to detail on the Topstone is excellent, and they've made some really interesting design choices to stand out in an increasingly-crowded category. Apparently they've succeeded -- the Topstone 105 has been the third most popular bike on all of 99 Spokes this year.
June 10, 2020
The Growler Jr 24 is a scaled down version of the popular hardtail from Rocky Mountain Bikes. Like its big brother, it’s a progressive hardtail shredding machine.
September 21, 2020
This is an on-going score and could change as I spend more time on the bike over its 12-month test period. The bike is being used frequently as I cycle around Bristol and is my most common mode of transport when travelling locally
September 21, 2020
Commencal's burly trail bike has morphed into something different for 2021.
September 20, 2020
Very fast, very stiff and very fun to ride – the Reacto Team-E is an excellent race bike
September 19, 2020
When chemical friction reduction just isn't enough, Muc-Off appears to be adding mechanical advantages with a new oversize pulley upgrade!
September 18, 2020
This is an initial score and could change as I spend more time on the bike
September 18, 2020
There are minor details I’d tweak, but the Scultura Endurance is a great all-round performer that occupies a useful niche between pure road bikes and full-on gravellers
September 18, 2020
With the Cargo Sport Dual Hybrid, CUBE are venturing into the still burgeoning market of E-cargo bikes. Can the bike deliver in real-world tests?
September 18, 2020
With the Cargo Sport Dual Hybrid, CUBE are venturing into the still burgeoning market of E-cargo bikes. Can the bike deliver in real-world tests?
September 17, 2020
The new Giant Trance X has relatively quick handling and enough travel to take aggressive riding on challenging terrain.
September 17, 2020
While these are still early impressions, it's an exciting new trail bike that’s eager to cover ground quickly and feels incredibly efficient thanks to the Fox Live Valve system. You’ll need to take some time trying to quieten that cable rattle down though
September 17, 2020
Giant’s most popular mountain bike gets redid and it’s going to make you sick, lovesick. Read Vital MTB's first impressions and hear the development story in our Tech Talk podcast.
September 17, 2020
GIANT TRANCE X 29 ADVANCED PRO 0 REVIEW Words by Mike Wirth/GooseWorks Photos by Jon Coultard & Cameron Baird/Giant Bicycles The Trance has been the flagship trailbike in Giant’s lineup since 2005 when they first introduced their signature Maestro suspension design. Over the years, the