Eight of the best big-hitting 160mm suspension forks tested, including the RockShox Lyrik, Fox 36, Bos Deville, Suntour Durolux and Manitou Mattoc Pro.
Alan Muldoon
Bike Test Editor
RockShox Lyrik RCT3 Solo Air 160mm fork review
Solid, reliable and easy to set up, the new RockShox Lyrik offers first class performance.
Bos Deville 3-Way TRC 160mm fork review
The silky smooth action of the Bos Deville means that traction and comfort on loose, rough trails are both first rate.
Giant Full E+ 1 (2016) review
As it stands, the Full E+ 1 is more of a towpath power-house than a genuine singletrack slayer. It wouldn’t take much to bolster the Giant’s rating though.
GT Verb Elite (2016) review
Point the GT downhill and it starts to make sense
VooDoo Zobop (2016) review
The Zobop had us shredding descents every bit as fast as we would on bikes costing considerably more money
Boardman Team FS (2016) review
The last time we tested the Team FS we complained that our knees knocked on the upper shock linkage and that the 130mm travel suspension felt too comfort focused, lacking…
Calibre Bossnut (2016) review
Guaranteed to put a massive smile on your face every time you take it for a blast
Kona Cinder Cone (2016) review
With its radically sloping top tube, it has good standover clearance, and a lighter, stiffer frame
GT Zaskar 27.5 Comp (2016) review
GT has gone a long way to recapturing the magic of the old Zaskar
Trek X-Caliber 8 (2016) review
The Trek looks amazing and has a decent spec, it’s just a shame the frame isn’t more trail-focused
B’twin Rafal 700 (2016) review
Lightweight, excellent wheels, amazing spec
Scott Scale 970 (2016) review
A 29er with a 100mm-travel fork, Maxxis Ikon tyres and an equally cross country/race focus
Norco Storm 7.1 (2016) review
Quality frame with good length and standover clearance
Marin Bobcat Trail 9.3 (2016) review
Stable 29er wheels and great contact points
Cube AIM SL (2016) review
Hamstrung by its geometry, proportions and small volume tyres
Ghost Kato 2 (2016) review
The top-quality Ghost Kato 2 frame never has a chance to shine through
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Canyon Strive AL 6.0 Race (2016) review
The best long-legged trail bike we’ve tested by a mile
Boardman MTB Pro 29 (2016) review
If you want to gallop flat out over big miles the thoroughbred Boardman is first past the post