And thanks to the thoroughly modern geometry and sizing, the Siskiu T8 is a bike that can be ridden hard straight from the get go. With the Siskiu T8 29, Polygon has proven that entry-level pricing does not have to equate to entry-level performance or a lacklustre frame finish. Also sold through Go Outdoors, the Siskiu is available with 29in or 27.5in wheels depending on the frame size, with the larger frames using 29in wheels and the smaller ones getting 27.5in hoops. Calibre’s frames were made by Polygon, and the Indonesian manufacturer has adopted the geometry and suspension tuning that made the Bossnut head and shoulders above the competition, and applied it to the Siskiu.
Supply issues have meant the Bossnut has disappeared from showroom floors recently, but while we wait for Calibre to launch a new range of bikes, there is another option. And it continued to be the benchmark full-suspension bike until the pandemic hit. Pros: Progressive sizing and geometry, great value for moneyĬalibre Bikes, sold exclusively through outdoor giant, Go Outdoors, blew the entry-level full-suspension bike market to smithereens when it launched the original Bossnut back in 2016. Polygon Siskiu T8 Polygon Siskiu T8 The legendary Calibre Bossnut by a different name
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Read our full test review of the Calibre Bossnut If you want a quality full-suspension bike that’s fast, fun and ridiculously good value, the Polygon Siskiu is a serious contender.
While Calibre has struggled with supply issues over the last couple of years – and Bossnuts have been off the shopping list as a result – Polygon (who manufactured the bikes for Calibre) still sells the same frame used in its Siskiu model through retailers Blacks and Go Outdoors. Continual updates to sizing, geometry, shock tune and specification helped make the Bossnut the benchmark entry-level suspension bike. Team Sky Ineos would be proud of Calibre’s ability to aggregate marginal gains. Even cheaper too.Ĭons: Some of the parts are not as good. Pros: Same frame and five star handling as the old Calibre Bossnut. Wheel size: 27.5in | Travel: 120mm | Frame sizes: S, M, L | Frame: 6061 T6 Aluminium | Weight: 15.43kg (34.02lb) | Rating: N/A Polygon Siskiu D5 Polygon Siskiu D5 The remarkable Calibre Bossnut with a different head badge And then there’s the fork, it’s hugely superior to anything we’ve tried before on a £1k hardtail: air sprung so you can set the sag to your weight, effective rebound dial for control, and a really smooth feel. Great brakes mean you can go faster in the happy knowledge you can stop when you need to, while the 12-speed shifting means you can cruise the hills faster than plenty of full-sus bikes out there.
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And for our sake, the new Bizango Pro is much the superior bike to anything Voodoo has made before and ultimately more fun to ride. For Halfords’ sake, standing still in the ultra competitive hardtail market is suicide. It must have been very tempting for Halfords to stick with the old frame, add a modern colour, fettle the spec and keep mixing up that winning mix. The Voodoo Bizango has smashed pretty much every test it’s ever entered, winning our Hardtail of the Year award multiple times, earning regular podium places on our list of the best hardtail mountain bikes, and impressing everyone who rode it. Low weight and comfy ride feelĬons: BB could be a finger’s width lower. Pros: Good geometry and superlative spec choices.
Voodoo Bizango Pro Voodoo Bizango Pro Amazing value 29er hardtail mountain bike Read our full review of the Vitus Sentier 29 Ultimately we want a bike to put a smile on our face every time we ride it, and the Vitus passes this test with flying colours. One great feature of the Sentier is that you can get it with either 29in or 27.5in wheels for the same price, which helps it accommodate a wider range of rider heights and riding styles. The frame is excellent quality and the ride quality is infectious, but much of the credit for the Sentier’s trail manners can be attributed to the tyres rather than the geometry or the suspension. Vitus as a brand has quickly established itself as the smart choice for anyone looking for affordable mountain bikes that shred hard and don’t cut corners. Pros: Smooth ride, rewarding handling, grippy tyres.Ĭons: Fork rattles, gears lack range, uncomfortable brakes. Wheel size: 27.5in or 29in | Frame sizes: S, M, L, XL | Weight: 12.94kg | Suspension travel: 140mm front | Rating: 9/10 Vitus Sentier Vitus Sentier A proper hardcore hardtail that won’t break the bank
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