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  • It's conventional enough, but remarkably stiff.

    DT Swiss XR4.1d

    DT has made spokes and hubs for aeons, but its rims are relatively new....

    Sat 1 Jul, 1:00 am BST
  • Robust, well-designed shorts

    Endura Singletrack

    Endura's Singletrack offerings come with some excellent trail friendly...

    Sat 1 Jul, 1:00 am BST

  • Foes Racing 2:1 DHS Mono

    Oodles of travel, awesome looks and revolutionary technology make the DHS...

    Sat 1 Jul, 1:00 am BST
  • Fox's best-selling shorts - no surprises there

    Fox Mid Ranger

    The 'Mid Ranger' is Fox's aptly named best-selling short and we're not...

    Sat 1 Jul, 1:00 am BST
  • The Floyd SL weighs a tiny 24.3lb without pedals.

    Fusion Floyd SL

    There aren't many sub-25lb full sussers around like the Fusion for this...

    Sat 1 Jul, 1:00 am BST
  • Gary Fisher Big Sur

    Gary Fisher Big Sur

    When you see the Big Sur you can't help but wonder if it will stand up to...

    Sat 1 Jul, 1:00 am BST
  • The Giant's big attraction is low weight.

    Giant Anthem 3

    The Anthem offers 3.5in of travel and the sales pull is low weight. The...

    Sat 1 Jul, 1:00 am BST
  • The Gore Path has plenty of pockets and performs well.

    Gore Path

    Calling these shorts 'Path' doesn't exactly conjure up a premium...

    Sat 1 Jul, 1:00 am BST
  • The Excite-R is an adaptable setup, and a good price too.

    Halo Excite-R

    Halo's Excite wheels have been a solid all-round choice for a few years....

    Sat 1 Jul, 1:00 am BST
  • A good price and great quality ensures the Pro IIs are a must-buy.

    Hopetech Pro II DT XC

    Hope's new Pro II hubs aren't the lightest around, but they're a super...

    Sat 1 Jul, 1:00 am BST
  • It looks tall, but this Marin rides well.

    Marin Eldridge Grade

    If you go back five or six years the Orange P7 and Eldridge Grade competed...

    Sat 1 Jul, 1:00 am BST
  • There's no faulting Maverick's build quality.

    Maverick ML7/5

    Maverick American has been carving its own unique MTB path for a good few...

    Sat 1 Jul, 1:00 am BST
  • The Crossmax SLs are fairly expensive, but they're rock-solid.

    Mavic Crossmax SL

    Mavic's distinctive, fat silver spoke CrossMax SL wheels have been race...

    Sat 1 Jul, 1:00 am BST
  • The Crossrides are incredibly good value for money.

    Mavic Crossride

    Crossride is an all-new wheelset for 2006, and it's already proving a huge...

    Sat 1 Jul, 1:00 am BST
  • With super stiff hubs, the Deetraks are a complete bargain.

    Mavic Deetraks

    Seems like Mavic really is going for the high value, low price jugular this...

    Sat 1 Jul, 1:00 am BST
  • The Carbon offers superb value for money.

    Merida Carbon

    You can buy the Carbon Race frame on its own for £900 or you can go for...

    Sat 1 Jul, 1:00 am BST
  • The forks let the otherwise beautifully formed Merida down.

    Merida Matts Speed

    At the heart of this gun metal grey bike lies one of the most beautifully...

    Sat 1 Jul, 1:00 am BST
  • The frame's back end gives plenty of traction.

    Mythic Scirocco

    You probably know Mythic better as Banshee, the bonkers Canadian freeride...

    Sat 1 Jul, 1:00 am BST
  • You can upgrade the P7's disc brakes to Hope ones.

    Orange P7

    This is a bike that has lived up to its reputation for over 10 years,...

    Sat 1 Jul, 1:00 am BST
  • The Alpen Cross 2.25 gives rock protection and increased durability.

    Schwalbe Smart Sam Alpen Cross 2.25

    Smart Sam is a brand new addition to the already massive Schwalbe tyre...

    Sat 1 Jul, 1:00 am BST
  • We're impressed with the style and fit of these shorts.

    Sombrio Estelle Freeride shorts

    Fresh from Canada's North Shore, Sombrio clothing is the label by freerider...

    Sat 1 Jul, 1:00 am BST

  • Sugoi Gustov

    Top of the line keks from the Canadians with the Japanese name

    Sat 1 Jul, 1:00 am BST
  • The 6500 offers a firm ride in pretty much all conditions.

    Trek 6500 (SG)

    From the eye-searing paintjob to its slender wishbone rear triangle, Trek's...

    Sat 1 Jul, 1:00 am BST
  • The Bakka's frame is steel for added flex and a playful ride.

    Voodoo Bakka

    Voodoo designer Joe Murray is a name that's been synonymous with sweet...

    Sat 1 Jul, 1:00 am BST
  • Bontrager Revolt Super X TL

    Bontrager Revolt Super X TL

    The Revolt Super X has been around for a long, long time, but it's still a...

    Sat 1 Jul, 1:00 am BST

  • Geax Mezcal 2.1 TNT

    Although Geax is often missed off the shopping list for tyres, the quality...

    Sat 1 Jul, 1:00 am BST

  • Hutchinson New Python 2.0in

    Hutchinson's Python has been around for a full decade but continual...

    Sat 1 Jul, 1:00 am BST

  • Intense System 1

    Intense has never been shy of doing its own thing, and this uniquely...

    Sat 1 Jul, 1:00 am BST
  • Maxxis Larsen TT 1.9

    Maxxis Larsen TT 1.9

    The Larsen TT is designed by top US racer Steve Larsen. And it's our guess...

    Sat 1 Jul, 1:00 am BST

  • Panaracer Razer MX 2.3

    You don't have to look far to see where Panaracer got its, er, inspiration...

    Sat 1 Jul, 1:00 am BST

  • Raleigh Pro Build Hope/Mavic EX729

    Yet another set of Hope Pro II hub based wheels, this time strung up by...

    Sat 1 Jul, 1:00 am BST
  • Shimano WH-M 565 LX

    Shimano WH-M 565 LX

    Shimano has always been at the forefront of MTB innovation, and that even...

    Sat 1 Jul, 1:00 am BST

  • Cedric Gracia's Commencal VIP Supreme DH

    Prepare to Drool uncontrollably as we show you around the guest editor's...

    Sat 1 Jul, 1:00 am BST
  • Simon Dodd

    Identiti 666R SS

    Identiti have emerged from the sea of hardcore hardtails with a bike that...

    Sat 1 Jul, 1:00 am BST
  • Iron Horse MKIII Comp

    Iron Horse MKIII Comp

    Freelance designer Dave Weagle has really shaken things up at Iron Horse...

    Sat 1 Jul, 1:00 am BST
  • Norco B-Line JR

    Norco B-Line JR

    British Columbia-based Norco Bikes make burly machines that can take the...

    Sat 1 Jul, 1:00 am BST

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