Trek Fuel EX 7 29, £2,200 – Bike of the Year
130mm travel full suspension trail bike 29er from one of the biggest bike brands on the planet. Great pace, great looks, great price.
Vitus Nucleus 275 VR – Hardtail of the Year under £500
Aluminium hardtail with a 120mm travel air sprung suspension fork and geometry that results in a bike that more than handle its own with the bigger price tag bikes.
Norco Fluid HT+ 7.2 – Hardtail of the Year under £1,000
Plus tyre hardtail with a 120mm suspension fork. A sorted trail riding geometry and impressive spec (dropper post!) makes this a Plus bike well worth trying out.
Commençal Meta TR V4.2 Essential, €2,899 – 27.5in Trail Bike of the Year
130mm 650b trail bike with a 140mm fork up front. Great geometry and a sorted suspension setup makes for a total trail blazer.
140mm travel full suspension trail bike 29er with a carbon frame and an outstanding build kit. It helps that the ride is as good as the spec list.
120mm full suspension trail bike with 27.5 x 2.8in Plus tyres. This bike is a double Olympic Gold medal winner shod with fun-tastic fat rubber.