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Whyte G-160 S Review: brute force, gentle on the wallet

The Whyte G-160 Works is a monster of a bike, its uncompromising super long and slack geometry brings downhill bike confidence and performance to the enduro sector- with the right rider. The Whyte G-160 Works is not a bike for gentle trail rides, it’s for smashing through rocky direct lines and going against the clock. However, at £ 4799 the Works model comes at a hefty cost, we tested the far more affordable £ 2499 Whyte G-160 S to see its animal instincts are equally as feral!

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Does it get better than this? 9 high-end enduro bikes in comparison

No doubt about it: enduro is booming! There are more bikes than ever before to choose from, and we’re relentlessly bombarded with marketing hype as brands spew out superlatives! And that’s not even mentioning the constant flooding of new standards and wheel sizes that add further confusion. But enough of that; this group test is here to put an end to our misery and reveal the reality behind the hype. Which bike is actually the best one on the market right now?

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Bold Linkin Trail LT 29 Gold Edition review

Gold chains aren’t exclusively reserved for hairy-chested pimps in velour…riders too get pretty stoked on the golden SRAM XX1 Eagle components. For the Linkin Trail LT 29 Gold Edition, Bold have gone one step further, teaming the Eagle parts with some bling titanium screws and even more travel. But is all that glistens gold?

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CUBE Stereo 160 C:68 Action Team 27.5 review

The CUBE Stereo 160 C:68 in the Action Team edition is a sure-fire way to feel like a pro! The bike doesn’t just have the same build spec, but also the very same striking paint job as sported by the CUBE team riders. But is that a guarantee of a good performance?

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BMC Trailfox 01 XX1 review

The BMC Trailfox was one of a handful of long-travel 29ers that hit the market a few years ago, firmly distancing the bigger wheels from their XC roots. Undoubtedly a great bike, it has since notched up a tally of successes on the world racing circuit. Now into its third season, is it still a serious contender?

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