Bike tests

A first look at the new 2021 Merida Big Trail 600 hardtail: British-bred, big wheels and great value

Whilst the name Big.Trail isn’t new, the 2021 version of Merida’s hardcore hardtail sees a complete, from-scratch redesign. Introducing the... Read More

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Tested : Pete’s Vitus Escarpe 29 VRX Long Term Review.

The Vitus Escarpe 29 VRX weighs into the mid-travel 29er fight with a spec that most other direct sales brands... Read More

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Tested : Will’s 2020 KTM Ultra EVO Review.

From flowing blue trails to rowdy, rooty and wet off piste Bristol riding, the KTM Ultra EVO spent a few... Read More

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Tested : Ben’s Merida Silex + 6000 Review.

With a lightweight carbon frame, and high end groupset, the Merida Silex + 6000 is the highest spec and lightest... Read More

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First Ride : Aoife Rides the New Juliana Furtado CC XO1 Reserve.

Juliana Bicycles, sister company to Santa Cruz, has updated its flagship Furtado with some significant changes to its travel, geometry... Read More

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Tested : Pete’s Santa Cruz Bronson CC XO1 Reserve Review Starts Here.

While Santa Cruz’s 29″ wheeled offerings have been getting all the love of late, Pete is throwing his leg over... Read More

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Top price, top performance. Our Merida eOneSixty 10k Review

At £9500, the Merida eOneSixty is one of the priciest bikes we’ve reviewed here on Wideopen… But does the performance... Read More

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Tested : Pete’s Cube Stereo 140 HPC TM 27.5 Review.

It might not have the most eye-catching name but can the Cube Stereo 140 HPC TM 27.5 take on the... Read More

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Tested : Ben’s NS Bikes Rag +1 Review.

Can a gravity-led brand like NS Bikes cut it with the big gravel dogs when it comes to grave? The... Read More

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Tested : Joe’s 2020 Nukeproof Reactor 290 Comp Review.

Joe has been spending lockdown with the Nukeproof Reactor 290 Comp to see if the base model in the Reactor... Read More

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Tested : Lewis’ GT Force 29 Pro Review.

Can the GT Force 29 Pro barge its way into the ever competitive realm of the long travel enduro 29er?... Read More

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Tested : Pete’s 2020 Ragley Bigwig Long Term Review.

The Ragley Bigwig is a 4130 CroMO steel tubed, 140mm travel, 29″ wheel hardtail with aggressive geometry and a no-frills... Read More

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Tested : Pete’s Santa Cruz Tallboy CC XO1 Reserve Long Term Review.

Pete spent a week in the highest of Scottish Highlands to see what the new Santa Cruz Tallboy can do... Read More

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Tested : Joe’s NS Bikes Define 2 130 Review.

Can the NS Bikes Define 2 130 take the fight to the rest of the very competitive 130mm travel, 29″... Read More

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Tested : Joe’s Merida eOneForty Limited Edition Review.

Joe Finney’s first bike test with Wideopenmag comes in the form of the Merida eOneForty Limited Edition ebike. Joe Finney... Read More

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Tested : Ben’s Santa Cruz Hightower CC XO1 Reserve Review.

Burlier than a Tallboy, but less travel than a Megatower, is the 2020 Santa Cruz Hightower the ultimate all-mountain bike?... Read More

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Tested : Kerry’s Liv Intrigue 2 Review.

Kerry has been putting the Liv Intrigue 2 through its paces for the last few months to see what this... Read More

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Orange Bikes Stage 6 Review | Brutally Simple and British Built (With Feb 2020 update)

Orange Bikes Stage 6 Review Review by Jamie Edwards Photos by Dave Price This review is in two parts. The... Read More

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First Ride : Ben Rides the New Specialized Turbo Levo SL Comp Carbon.

Ben was lucky enough to get a chance to ride the new Specialized Turbo Levo SL Comp Carbon before it... Read More

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Tested: Ben’s Kona Process 134 DL 27.5 Review.

Ben has been testing the Kona Process 134 DL 27.5 through the winter to see if top spec can give... Read More

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Tested: Lewis’ Marin Alpine Trail 8 Review.

Our test rider Lewis has had the Marin Alpine Trail 8 for around 4 months, putting it through its paces... Read More

We Chat to Kriss Kyle About Putting ‘Out of Season’ Together.

Wise Words | Leo Kokkonen.

We Go Behind the Scenes on the Specialized Turbo Levo R&D.

Katy Winton Signs With…

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2021 Scottish Downhill Association Dates and Venues Announced.

Gloworm Launch a Five Light G2.0 Range.

Ribble Adds Two Alloy Hardtails to Their Line Up.

Tested : Ben’s microSHIFT Advent 10 Speed Groupset Review.

Tested : Ben’s Kona Sutra ULTD Review.

First Ride Review : Pete’s Merida Ninety-Six 8000.

Tested : Pete’s 2021 Vitus Escarpe 29 CRS Review.

Mega Deals : Nukeproof Women’s Clothing Clearout Sale.

Mega Deals : Multitool Clearout Sale.

Mega Deals : Downhill Bike Clear Out Sale.

Bike reviews

A first look at the new 2021 Merida Big Trail 600 hardtail: British-bred, big wheels and great value

Tested : Pete’s Vitus Escarpe 29 VRX Long Term Review.

Tested : Will’s 2020 KTM Ultra EVO Review.

Tested : Ben’s Merida Silex + 6000 Review.

First Ride : Aoife Rides the New Juliana Furtado CC XO1 Reserve.

Tested : Pete’s Santa Cruz Bronson CC XO1 Reserve Review Starts Here.

Top price, top performance. Our Merida eOneSixty 10k Review

Tested : Pete’s Cube Stereo 140 HPC TM 27.5 Review.

Tested : Ben’s NS Bikes Rag +1 Review.

Tested : Joe’s 2020 Nukeproof Reactor 290 Comp Review.

Tested : Lewis’ GT Force 29 Pro Review.

Tested : Pete’s 2020 Ragley Bigwig Long Term Review.

Tested : Pete’s Santa Cruz Tallboy CC XO1 Reserve Long Term Review.

Tested : Joe’s NS Bikes Define 2 130 Review.

Tested : Joe’s Merida eOneForty Limited Edition Review.

Tested : Ben’s Santa Cruz Hightower CC XO1 Reserve Review.

Tested : Kerry’s Liv Intrigue 2 Review.

Orange Bikes Stage 6 Review | Brutally Simple and British Built (With Feb 2020 update)

First Ride : Ben Rides the New Specialized Turbo Levo SL Comp Carbon.

Tested: Ben’s Kona Process 134 DL 27.5 Review.

Tested: Lewis’ Marin Alpine Trail 8 Review.

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