Mountain Bike Rider | May 2017
TRAIL BIKE OF THE YEAR
Our Trail Bike of the Year test used to be a regular fixture in MBR, and
represented the prize that every brand wanted to win. Over the years, trail
bike classics such as the Orange Five, Lapierre Zesty and Commençal Meta have risen to the top and gone on to legendary status. But for some reason we stopped doing this test. In fact the last bike to win, way back in 2011, was the Orange Five, with a teeny-tiny 1,130mm wheelbase, a fixed seatpost and, wait for it, 26in wheels. Well now our Trail Bike of the Year test is back, and like frame lengths and wheel dimensions, it’s bigger and better than ever before, with 12 bikes tested across three wheel size categories and three key price points. So get ready for the full test, and make sure you’ve got a big mug of tea ready, as it’s a monster.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Mountain Bike Rider May 2017.