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2017 Surly Karate Monkey

The Surly Karate Monkey was the cheapest, and the simplest bike we rode at Interbike, but was it the most fun?

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2017 NOBL Wheels TR38 27.5”

For the price, the NOBL TR38 wheels are easily some of the best we've ridden.

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Turner RFX V4.0

We weigh in on the Turner RFX V4.0, and compare it to other bikes in the “versatile trail bike” category.

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2017 Pivot Mach 429 Trail

If “XC with a bit extra” sounds like your cup of tea, the Pivot Mach 429 Trail is a great option.

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2017 Banshee Phantom

After more time on the Banshee Phantom we've got an update.

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2017-2018 Liv Hail Advanced 1

The new Liv Hail is a women's-specific, all-mountain bike for riders who prioritize fast and aggressive descending.

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2017 Yeti SB4.5

The Yeti SB4.5 has a blend of efficiency and stability that’s unlike most bikes in its class.

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Scott Spark Plus 700 Tuned

We’ve been quite skeptical of plus bikes in the past, but the Scott Spark 700 Plus Tuned basically changed all of that.

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2017-2018 Banshee Rune

The Banshee Rune is a 160 mm all-mountain bike best suited to going fast in big terrain, and it’s also available in several different wheelsize and spacing options. Check out our review.

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Spot Rollik 557

The Spot Rollik 557 uses a distinctive carbon leaf spring in its linkage, but how does it ride?

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2017 Diamondback Clutch 2

The Diamondback Clutch is a women's-specific, mid-travel trail bike that pedals pretty efficiently and likes to charge fast down technical trails.

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2017 YT Jeffsy 29

The YT Jeffsy 29 is more playful than you might expect from a semi-long-travel 29er. It’s also less expensive than you might expect, too.

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2017 Canyon Spectral CF 9.0 EX

Canyon is making its US debut this summer, and here’s our review of their Spectral CF 9.0 EX, their inexpensive, mid-travel bike that emphasizes maneuverability and playfulness.

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2017 Yeti SB5 Beti

The Yeti SB5 Beti is a fast and efficient women’s trail bike that really excels on the up.

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2017 Scott Genius LT Plus

The Scott Genius LT 720 Plus offers a big, cushy ride that smooths out the trail. Kind of like one of those Zorbs. Read on...

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2017 Pivot Switchblade 29

We spent time on Pivot's new Switchblade which works with both 29 and 27.5 Plus wheels.

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2017 Trek Remedy 9 RSL

Trek made some serious changes to the Remedy line this year, and the performance of the new Remedy 9 RSL is seriously impressive.

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27.5” Trail Bikes — A Guide + Comparisons

“Trail Bikes” range from lightweight XC whips to burly enduro machines and it can be confusing to choose from all the options. So we’ve compared twenty-six 27.5” wheeled bikes and ordered them from...

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29er Trail Bikes — A Guide + Comparisons

We’ve already compared twenty-five 27.5” trail bikes, time now to lay out and compare the spectrum of 29ers, from XC whips to enduro machines.

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2016 Devinci Django Carbon 29 GX

While there are better purpose-built bikes out there, for an all-around, one bike quiver, it’s pretty tough to top the Devinci Django 29.

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