Bike of the Year 2023

Bike of the Year 2023

Over the past six months, our expert team of testers from BikeRadar, Cycling Plus magazine and Mountain Biking UK magazine have been putting 57 of the best road, gravel and mountain bikes through their paces to bring you our annual Bike of the Year awards.

 

It's our most comprehensive bike test of the year, covering everything from budget road bikes and Tour de France-worthy superbikes, to the latest trail, enduro and electric mountain bikes.

 

Eight of BikeRadar's most experienced riders were tasked with finding the very best bikes of 2023.

Between them, they logged thousands of miles on the roads and trails of England, Wales and Scotland through winter and early spring, to bring you our definitive verdict.

 

With the winners announced, we'll be publishing all of our Bike of the Year reviews over the coming weeks, so make sure you bookmark this page to read every last word from the most comprehensive bike test in the business.

 

Thanks to...

 

Thanks to our sponsors MET Helmets, Bluegrass Protection, Band of Climbers, Lazer, Crankbrothers and FACOM for their support in making Bike of the Year happen.

Trek Rail 9.8 XT Gen 3

Bike of the Year contender | Trek Rail 9.8 XT Gen 3 review

Trek’s Rail is claimed to be enduro-descent ready and uses Bosch’s powerful Performance Line CX motor
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9099.00
12500.00
8350.00
7500.00
Scott Aspect 920

Bike of the Year contender | Scott Aspect 920 review

A well-built hardtail that's at home on easy-paced rides, but can it keep up with the competition when the going gets rough?
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1199.00
1099.00
Marin Rift Zone XR 27.5

Bike of the Year contender | Marin Rift Zone XR 27.5 review

Marin claims the small-wheeled Rift Zone is its most playful trail bike, so let the good times roll
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3499.00
3095.00
3500.00

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Bird Aeris 9 Shimano 12-speed

Bike of the Year contender | Bird Aeris 9 Shimano 12-speed review

Big wheels and big travel make the Aeris 9 a formidable bike in tough terrain
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4333.00
including £200 RideWrap and 180mm link
Specialized Rockhopper Elite 29

Bike of the Year contender | Specialized Rockhopper Elite 29 review

The Rockhopper Elite 29 has proven itself to be a winning companion for long days in the saddle
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975.00
1300.00
949.00
1150.00
Transition Repeater NX Carbon

Bike of the Year contender | Transition Repeater NX Carbon review

Transition’s Repeater is the brand’s full-power ebike, designed for gnarly downhills and high-paced ascents
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13999.00
7500.00
8199.00
Basso Diamante Ultegra Di2

Bike of the Year contender | Basso Diamante Ultegra Di2 review

Can classical looks cut the race-bike mustard?
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8299.00
7199.00
Canyon Strive CFR Underdog

Bike of the Year contender | Canyon Strive CFR Underdog review

Canyon’s Strive CFR Underdog is a race bike through and through, eager to just go fast
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4999.00
7399.00
4799.00
4999.00
Trek Fuel EX 8 Gen 6

Bike of the Year contender | Trek Fuel EX 8 Gen 6 review

Does Trek's sixth-generation trail flagship live up to the hype?
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4699.00
6200.00
4350.00
4300.00
Jamis Highpoint A1

Bike of the Year contender | Jamis Highpoint A1 review

Can this high-spec entry-level hardtail deliver on the trail?
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900.00
With Go Outdoors card
Factor Ostro Gravel

Bike of the Year contender | Factor Ostro Gravel review

Race-ready, aerodynamic and made for gravel
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9500.00
9899.00
Nukeproof Megawatt 297 RS

Bike of the Year contender | Nukeproof Megawatt 297 RS review

Nukeproof’s newly honed Megawatt retains its easy-to-ride character
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7600.00
9599.00
Vitus Sommet 297 AMP

Bike of the Year contender | Vitus Sommet 297 AMP review

A killer spec for the price and a ridiculously fun ride feel make the Sommet 297 AMP very appealing
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6300.00
8800.00
5500.00
5999.00
Wilier Granturismo SLR Ultegra Di2

Bike of the Year contender | Wilier Granturismo SLR Ultegra Di2 review

3D-printed elastomer-infused endurance ride
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8400.00
8680.00
9700.00
Marin Gestalt

Bike of the Year contender | Marin Gestalt review

A beefy bike for beyond the road
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1079.00
1399.00
955.00
999.00
Cannondale Habit 3

Bike of the Year contender | Cannondale Habit 3 review

The latest iteration of the Habit is built for fun
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3999.00
2950.00
3325.00
Cube Attention

Bike of the Year contender | Cube Attention review

An eye-catching spec sheet, but are the Cube’s ride characteristics really worth your attention?
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999.00
999.00
Ribble CGR Ti Enthusiast

Bike of the Year contender | Ribble CGR Ti Enthusiast review

The gravel rider’s road rig?
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4335.00
7695.00
4489.00
4804.00
Pivot Shuttle LT 29

Bike of the Year contender | Pivot Shuttle LT 29 Ride SLX/XT review

The Shuttle LT is Pivot’s longest-travel, biggest battery capacity ebike designed for enduro riding
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10000.00
9899.00
3T Strada ICR Force eTap AXS

Bike of the Year contender | 3T Strada ICR Force eTap AXS 2x12 review

A fresh start for the Strada
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7398.00
includes 3T Discus 45 | 32 LTD wheelset upgrade (£1,799)
Wilier 0 SL Force AXS

Bike of the Year contender | Wilier 0 SL Force AXS review

A race bike without the aggressive geometry
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7000.00
7250.00
YT Jeffsy Core 3

Bike of the Year contender | YT Jeffsy Core 3 review

A blast from the past that's still a serious contender
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3999.00
3799.00
3999.00
Cannondale Trail SE4

Bike of the Year contender | Cannondale Trail SE 4 review

Can the Cannondale Trail SE 4’s ride feel match its killer looks on the trail?
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1099.00
950.00
1175.00
BMC Kaius 01 One

Bike of the Year contender | BMC Kaius 01 One review

BMC’s flagship Kaius model is an ultra-light, racing, aero superbike designed for… gravel
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11499.00
11350.00
11999.00
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