Gear Matrix — bike and component reviews

Reviews & Specs

Reviews and specifications, side by side

Every review on Gear Matrix is published alongside the full specification table it is based on, so you can check the details yourself before you buy.

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Editorial

Published reviews

Reviews are listed newest first across all four catalogues.

Buying guides

Buying guides

Practical guides to choosing a mountain bike, e-MTB, component or accessory for UK riding.

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Spec comparison

Compare specifications before you commit

Choosing a bike, e-MTB or component comes down to how the details line up. Gear Matrix is being built so you can place products side by side and compare frame material, gearing, suspension, wheel size, weight and price in one view — then read a full buyer’s guide before you decide.

  • Specification tables taken from manufacturer data, in metric units and GBP.
  • Like-for-like comparison within the same category and suspension travel.
  • Live retailer offers where they are available, sorted by price.

How We Rate

How we rate

Every rating on Gear Matrix is published alongside the information it is based on, so you can judge the score for yourself rather than take it on trust.

Gear Matrix ratings are editorial assessments built from published manufacturer specifications and comparative specification data. They are not presented as the result of physical product testing. Where an article is based on a first look, a launch announcement or a press release, the article says so.

Weight-to-power on e-MTBs

Where a weight-to-power ratio is shown it is calculated from two manufacturer-declared figures: the bike’s weight in kilograms and the motor’s declared output. Both inputs are required before any ratio is displayed. We never estimate a missing value, and we never infer a figure from a different model in the range.

The full breakdown of rating criteria is being prepared and will be published on this page.