There are now more 29ers available than ever before, from XC race bikes to full-blown DH rigs. So we’ve assembled a comparison of sixteen 29ers to help you sort it all out, and maybe introduce you to some bikes that weren’t on your list, but should be.
Today, Ibis announced the Ripmo, a new 29er aimed at the Enduro and aggressive Trail crowd. Check out the specs and our initial impressions.
We’ve put about 1000 miles on one of the most popular trail bikes on the planet. So we weigh in on its durability, and also which configuration of the bike we liked best.
The Patrol 672 is a new budget-oriented Trail bike, so how how much “bang” do you actually get for your buck?
The Capra is a very downhill-oriented bike that offers a huge margin for error when things go awry. While it’s not a do-everything Trail bike, YT succeeded in making the Capra a bike that does exactly what a lot of riders want out of their long-travel rigs. And compared to just about every brand out there, the bang for the buck that YT offers is unbeatable.
If you’re looking for a mellow cruiser, the Yeti SB5 wouldn’t be our first recommendation. But if you want a versatile bike that can be rallied hard, it should be on your short list.
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.
Trek made some serious changes to the Remedy line this year, and the performance of the new Remedy 9 RSL is seriously impressive.
We spent time on Pivot’s new Switchblade which works with both 29 and 27.5 Plus wheels.
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…
The Yeti SB5 Beti is a fast and efficient women’s trail bike that really excels on the up.
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.
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.
The Diamondback Clutch is a women’s-specific, mid-travel trail bike that pedals pretty efficiently and likes to charge fast down technical trails.
The Spot Rollik 557 uses a distinctive carbon leaf spring in its linkage, but how does it ride?
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.
We’ve been quite skeptical of plus bikes in the past, but the Scott Spark 700 Plus Tuned basically changed all of that.
The Yeti SB4.5 has a blend of efficiency and stability that’s unlike most bikes in its class.
The new Liv Hail is a women’s-specific, all-mountain bike for riders who prioritize fast and aggressive descending.
