Mountain Bikes
Mountain bikes are specifically created for off-road cycling. This includes trails, paths, rocks, streams, steep declines, dirt trails, logging roads, fire paths and a whole range of other stuff. Mountain Bikes are built with this in mind and are very different to other types of bike. Most mountain bikes use wheels with 26-inch tyres and nobbly bits for traction. Since 2000, front and rear suspension has become commonplace, although some us prefer old school mountain bikes, known as hard tail bikes or simply hardtails. Hardtail mountain bikes have front suspension but no rear suspension, weigh less and are more pedal efficient when the terrain is smooth, than full suspension bikes. A good number of single track racers still use hardtails for these reasons. There are a wide variety of mountain bikes from manufacturers like GT, Kona, Mongoose, Saracen, Trek and many more.
Trek 6700 Mountain Bike Review
Trek 6700 Review The Trek 6700 is part of a mountain bike range, which is referred to as if it is a stepping stone by its manufacturer. Whilst this is arguably true from a certain point of view, in reality this model represents a solid choice whatever your intentions. It is surprisingly light for its [...]
Trek Elite 9.8 Mountain Bike Review
Trek Elite 9.8 Review The Trek Elite 9.8 is a high-end hardtail mountain bike, which is aimed at riders who want to put themselves ahead of the pack in competitive situations. Its frame is constructed from tough, light carbon and the components with which it is equipped are all from respected manufacturers and race-oriented ranges. [...]
Scott Aspect 30 Mountain Bike Review
Scott Aspect 30 Review The Scott Aspect 30 is a hardtail trail bike which keeps in mind the fact that not all riders want to spend their life savings on a cycle in order to have a good time off-road. As such, you get an appealing setup with solid components built around a stiff frame, [...]
Trek Fuel EX 8 Mountain Bike Review
Trek Fuel EX 8 Review The Trek Fuel EX 8 is an alloy framed, full sus mountain bike designed for singletrack success, although it offers fast speeds and comprehensive functionality across most surfaces to make it a good all-rounder. For a bike with a dual shock setup it remains surprisingly light and agile. You will [...]
Scott Aspect 40 Mountain Bike Review
Scott Aspect 40 Review The Scott Aspect 40 is a hardtail mountain bike which wants to entice riders in with its price and potential to perform. It is intended to be a good trail machine which can continue to operate efficiently even after hours of use in tough conditions and, although it is pitched towards [...]
Scott Spark 35 Mountain Bike Review
Scott Spark 35 Review The Scott Spark 35 mountain bike is a model which impressively allows you to combine budget conscientiousness with a bike that features a frame which might normally be found on much costlier models. Its full suspension setup allows it to perform well across a multitude of terrain types, with downhill dashes [...]
Trek Fuel EX 7 Mountain Bike Review
Trek Fuel EX 7 Review The Trek Fuel EX 7 is a racing full suspension mountain bike that is also well suited to taking on less competitive situations, letting you get a good all round experience out on the trail regardless of your intentions or skill level. It is built to be one of the [...]
Trek 6300 Mountain Bike Review
Trek 6300 Review The Trek 6300 is a hardtail mountain bike with an affordable edge and plenty of appealing features that will help it to stand out from its competitors in a particularly tough segment of the market. It aims to appeal to those riders who are attempting to increase their off-road fun whilst also [...]
Trek Elite 9.7 Carbon Mountain Bike Review
Trek Elite 9.7 Review The Trek Elite 9.7 is a very capable hardtail mountain bike designed for those who are looking to get that little bit more out of their off-road experience, whether as part of a competitive pack or when going solo for a bike of weekend adventuring. You get the hard as nails [...]
Scott Aspect 29 Mountain Bike Review
Scott Aspect 29 Review The Scott Aspect 29 is a range of hardtail mountain bikes aimed at those looking for good performance towards the more affordable end of the market. Twenty nine inch wheels, competitively selected components and setups that will help novice riders gain confidence and have fun, all help to keep these bikes [...]
Scott Spark 40 Mountain Bike Review
Scott Spark 40 Review The Scott Spark 40 mountain bike is endowed with a full suspension setup that gives you plenty of travel and makes this model more responsive and composed when you are facing tough terrain, with both ascents and descents on the menu. It remains composed in most situations and also gives you [...]
Trek Fuel EX 6 Mountain Bike Review
Trek Fuel EX 6 Review The Trek Fuel EX 6 is a singletrack trail bike designed for mountain trails without a particularly hefty price tag piled on top. Its full suspension setup allows it to remain composed during downhill runs. It can also respond impressively to a variety of other scenarios, letting you climb efficiently [...]
Trek Elite 9.6 Carbon Mountain Bike Review
Trek Elite 9.6 Review The Trek Elite 9.6 is a mountain bike designed for riders who want to take on races and be in with a chance of securing a solid finishing position, ie. not winning. However, it is still specified and priced to be within the reach of emerging cyclists who may not have [...]
Scott Aspect 50 Mountain Bike Review
Scott Aspect 50 Review The Scott Aspect 50 is a mountain bike with a hardtail frame, a supple front fork and a price point which will give it broad appeal to first timers or those who want to keep their spend in check. While its value is definitely a key asset, you still get a [...]
Scott Aspect 60 Mountain Bike Review
Scott Aspect 60 Review The Scott Aspect 60 is a low cost hardtail mountain bike with a rugged set of components and an overall setup that will let you have fun, whether you are tackling a trail or taking on the tarmac. Such a bike needs to be a good all-rounder, since riders may well [...]
