For this year’s Bike of the Year test, we decided to focus on just one category – trail bikes. But if these mid-travel, wholly muscle-powered machines aren’t your thing, don’t fear – many of the included brands make enduro and e-bikes too, with the same suspension platform and similar dynamic geometry. So, if you like the sound of, for example, the Canyon Spectral, but want something bigger-hitting, take a look at the Canyon Strive. Likewise, if you want a bit of a helping hand on the climbs, the Spectral:ON or Strive:ON should fit the bill nicely.
Another change is that we haven’t set a price bracket, in part because in the past, that led to higher-end brands being excluded. Again, though, most companies also offer more affordable models, which share…
