TRAIL
Mountain bike reviews

Grip.
Control.
Repeat.

Trail, enduro and cross-country bikes tested for suspension support, braking composure and real-world durability.

Mountain biker descending a forest trail
9.3
trail score
Current leaders
01

Forge Ridge 150

Best all-round trail bike.

02

Sentinel XC9

Best cross-country speed.

03

Blackline Enduro

Best steep-terrain control.

Mountain bike on rocky terrain
Rock garden stability
Cyclist testing on a rough trail
Repeated descent testing
150 mm

Reference travel

29 in

Control wheel size

1,900 m

Daily descent

4 riders

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