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Best mountain bikes under $1000 – top-rated bargain hardtail MTBs that give maximum bangs per buck
By Richard Owen last updated
Buyer's Guide Our test team's round-up of the best $1000 mountain bikes for hitting the trails on a budget
Canyon Strive:ON CFR review – a UCI EDR-E championship-winning, carbon, full-fat enduro e-bike
By Mick Kirkman published
Review A Bosch CX-powered 160mm rear/170mm front travel e-bike specifically designed for the demands of modern e-enduro racing
Best light mountain bikes 2024 – lightweight cross-country MTBs under 10kg
By Guy Kesteven last updated
Buyer's Guide The best light mountain bikes combine sensational acceleration and XC speed for ultimate off-road climbing performance
Best mountain bikes for beginners 2024 – top trail-ready bikes for novice riders
By Colin Levitch last updated
Buyer's Guide The best mountain bikes for beginners offer value for money component packages and predictable handling. Here's our pick of the best models available today
Best electric mountain bikes – the top-rated e-MTBs we've tested
By Rich Owen last updated
Buyer's Guide With a motor between the cranks, the best e-MTBs unlock huge potential for increasing your riding range and powering up the climbs. Here's our expert pick...
Best hardtail mountain bikes 2024 – our testers pick the ultimate hardtails for trail and XC
By Richard Owen last updated
Buyer's Guide Everything you need to know about the best hardtail mountain bikes available today
Argon 18 Dark Matter review – one gravel bike for everything?
By Neal Hunt published
Review Argon 18’s fast, comfortable, sure-footed, and well-equipped Dark Matter is a great all-round gravel workhorse
2024 Merida eOne-Sixty 675 first ride review – the most affordable e-MTB in the new range
By Richard Owen published
Not yet ratedReview Rich Owen tests the fourth incarnation of Merida's alloy e-MTB and it's by far the most capable version yet
Starling Cycles Roost Hope Edition review – superb steel trail blaster
By Richard Owen published
Review This stainless steel hardtail all-rounder has a ride that matches its stunning looks
Canyon Spectral CF 7 2024 review – the best affordable trail MTB I’ve ever ridden
By Guy Kesteven published
Review This entry-level model of Canyon’s evolved all-rounder is a brilliant value, full feature trail MTB with pop and play for endless days. Guy Kesteven has been testing the Spectral CF 7 and is several weeks deep into a love affair with it, so what makes this bike so good?