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What does the Specialized S-Works Enduro 29 have in common with a Porsche 911? Both are classics you’ll easily recognise by their silhouette, and they both come with a hefty price tag. Can the Enduro also keep up with the performance of a Porsche?

If you think Swiss brand Bold only makes pretty, but conservative bikes, you’re about to learn otherwise. The all-new Bold Unplugged with its radical geometry offers innumerable configuration options – but you need to know what you’re doing!

The Trek Slash seems to be a permanent fixture in our group tests and we look forward to testing it every time. For 2019, Trek has specced the bike with very high-end componentry. Will that be enough to catapult the now somewhat dated frame back to the top?

The Pivot Firebird 29 makes a compelling case for us to sell our kidneys to buy one. But before making an appointment with a shady backstreet doctor, you should read our review – this bike is not for everyone!

Everything about the SCOTT Ransom hints at a love for speed – 29 “wheels, 170 mm travel, and a 64.5° head angle. Surprisingly, on the trail the bike turns out to be one of the most versatile of the competition. Our test reveals why that is.