Recent Reviews
May 20, 2024 · Jordan Villella
There is fantastic news is coming out from the Kona camp, something we all need on a Monday - Kona Bikes is rider owned once again.
May 20, 2024 · Richard Owen
Rich Owen used the One-Forty as his daily driver for the past year. So how did he get on and does he still agree with the high score it originally received?
May 20, 2024 · Alex Evans
Big battery, high-powered, slack geometry eMTB gets long travel suspension design
Powerful and frugal bosch motor
Great climbing position
Value for money
Balanced adjustable geometry morphs bike for specific needs and terrain
Sensibly specced
Chunky weight figure limits performance
A handful when the terrain tightens or you stray off line
May 20, 2024 · Sarah Moore
The Intrique LT is billed as an enduro race bike, but it's more versatile than that designation suggests.
Finds traction easily on the climbs and the descents
Composed on rough terrain
Lightweight build
Not the most supportive suspension platform
You'll need to make a couple spec changes to make it an enduro race rig
XS/S doesn't fit a normal waterbottle
May 20, 2024 · Tom Wieckowski
Does the Strasbourg Carbon offer the performance to match it's slightly high price tag
Capable on challenging off-road terrain
Regular stem and external cabling make life easier
A wide range of custom spec options
A few spec option tweaks would make the Strasbourg more capable on the rough stuff
It would be nice to see a Sram Rival power meter included
May 20, 2024
Gravel bikes are just mountain bikes from the ‘90s! We’ve heard this many times, and it looks like Marin has gone with that analogy with the DSX FS. Gravel is a wide-ranging genre that is morphing rapidly filling all of those gaps between road and MTB and I enjoy Marin’s take on things with this bike. It’s a lot of fun to ride because it feels relatively light and nimble, and can accommodate up to 2.1in knobby tyres meaning it’s not just restricted to hardpacked gravel tracks either.
May 19, 2024 · Ashley Quinlan
The new Specialized Allez builds on its envious reputation as the go-to beginner's road bike with added versatility
Race bike life handling
Predictable overall behaviour
Slick drivetrain
Brake performance was disappointing
Upgrading to a full hydraulic brake system requires upgrading the drivetrain too
May 19, 2024 · Tony Farrelly
A bike with a pleasing touch of the fantastical about it, the Phibra is hard to come by nowadays, especially so in the UK due to a certain large retailer preventing the Italian Carrera bikes from being sold on these shores
May 18, 2024 · Simon von Bromley
A bang-for-your-buck all-rounder from Canyon
Great spec for the money
Great handling
Fast yet competitively lightweight
Middling tyres
Proprietary front end setup limits adjustability
May 17, 2024 · Josh Ross
A Colnago C series is a pinnacle bike that reaches beyond superbike status, but do some of this bike's spec options match up with this?
Colnago C-series branding
Beautiful paint
T47 bottom bracket
Lightweight
Responsive, fun, agile handling
Low toe-overlap
Bento box mount
Incredible saddle
Lacks third bottle mount
Cramped cockpit
Lacks a really top-end build spec
The out front mount is poor quality
May 17, 2024
Ari's new Cascade Peak, an entry-level full suspension trail bike, impresses with its versatile ride, DVO suspension, GX drivetrain, and low weight, despite some minor annoyances detailed in our video review.
Sensible part spec for a do-it-all trail bike
Impressive suspension performance
Well rounded geometry makes for intuitive riding
Climb switch needed to prevent excessive bob while climbing
Brakes could be more powerfu
May 17, 2024
With the latest Spectral platform, Canyon has adjusted its suspension kinematic, geometry and introduced a redesigned rear triangle. The bike ushers in new technology and all of the mod-cons you'd expect of a modern trail bike, too. The result is a bike that performs well. Its incredibly competitive price is another reason why this iteration of the Canyon Spectral is one of the best mountain bikes currently on the market.
May 17, 2024 · Graham Cottingham
Albion’s Visibility Cargo Vest was developed as a cycling-specific vest for added storage and extra visibility on endurance bike rides
Lots of handy front-pocket options for quick grab options
Good ventilation
Easy access front pockets for snacks
Lightweight
Packable
Not very reflective
No hydration hose guides
No bladder support can cause the vest to fall to the side
May 17, 2024 · Warren Rossiter
Value-packed gravel ride with progressive geometry impresses
Capable
Confident handling
Versatile
Good value
A little weighty
May 16, 2024 · Alex Evans
Whyte’s lightweight ebike tames trails with its incredibly balanced ride
Balanced geometry both up and downhill
Composed suspension
Excellent spec
Relatively light
Good battery life
Adjustable geometry
Motor cadence sweet spot
36t chainring
Weedy stock rear tyre
May 16, 2024 · Guy Kesteven
The G2 packages twenty years of Kinesis design experience into an affordable alloy all-road / gravel all-rounder. I've been riding one all spring to find out how it performs
Perky under power but not punishing over distance
Responsive road/off-road happy handling
Sorted all-round spec and supplied tubeless as standard
Full rack and mudguard mounts
Different sizes are different proportional shapes
Basic bar tape
Old 11-speed rather than new 12-speed SRAM Apex
UK availability only
May 16, 2024 · Emily Tillett
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May 16, 2024 · Carrie Wren
The Prevelo Alpha One is an impressive and tiny bike for the smallest and most eager balance bike graduates. Read our full review!
May 16, 2024 · Ron Frazelle
The German Brand Tout Terrain releases two new powerful problem solvers, the CINQ Plug is a convenient USB-C charging port in two models
May 16, 2024 · Warren Rossiter
Icelandic gravel pioneers turn to the road and hit the ground running
Smooth ride quality good value great handlebar stable handling
Ride position breaks with expectations
Lacks some ride excitement
No mudguard mounts
May 16, 2024 · Charlotte Head
The Liv Devote Advanced Pro is the highest-tier gravel bike offering from the women’s-specific sister brand of Giant. While the
Low weight
Quality spec
Fast ride
Good value
Poor tyre grip on tarmac
Over-long cranks
May 15, 2024 · Cory Benson
All-new alloy 2024 Marin Alpine Trail mountain bike goes full enduro transformer with more capable suspension & big rider geo adjustability…
May 15, 2024 · Matt Beer
The Rascal is a strong and agile trail ninja. You’ll be rewarded with speed for being precise in where you pump and jump. Miscalculations aren't taken kindly, though.
Power is transferred well from the pedals to the rear wheel
Suspension generates speed from body inputs exceptionally well
Sharp and agile handling brings excitement to all types of trails
Becomes skittish on steeper trails (up and downhill)
A few components will keep you on the edge of control (easy to change for personal preference)
No geometry adjustments or size-specific chainstay lengths
May 17, 2024
Ari's new Cascade Peak, an entry-level full suspension trail bike, impresses with its versatile ride, DVO suspension, GX drivetrain, and low weight, despite some minor annoyances detailed in our video review.
Sensible part spec for a do-it-all trail bike
Impressive suspension performance
Well rounded geometry makes for intuitive riding
Climb switch needed to prevent excessive bob while climbing
Brakes could be more powerfu
Apr 22, 2024
In our final day of coverage from the 2024 Sea Otter Classic we take a look at new bikes from Stanton (featuring Hardtail Party!)
Apr 12, 2024
The all-new BMC Roadmaster might be the most versatile bike they've ever made, with all-road luxuries like 40mm tire clearance ...
Apr 5, 2024
E-MTBs have evolved more than just about any cycling category over the past few years, and over the past couple weeks we ...
Mar 29, 2024
Welcome to our fifth and final review from our lightweight E-MTB Head to Head test! Today we're looking at the Transition Relay ...