''The Taïga is an exceptional bike that lines up closely with a few other steel hardtails available. It’s balanced and comfortable to ride on a variety of surfaces, including technical trails, and is specced accordingly.''

''I’m very pleased with the Anticosti on all fronts. It rides beautifully, looks great and comes from an innovative Canadian company who takes their responsibility to protect the planet seriously. This is a bike that has found a long-term spot in my stable.''

''This bike is designed with the world traveler in mind. The bike boast a robust design, characterized by a sturdy frame, fork and components that require minimal maintenance, ensuring reliability on any kind of terrain.''

''If this bike was around when we did our big tour around the US, it would have been an easy pick. It got great stability, and out of the box really really low gearing. and because of the slacker front end the wider bars, it's going to feel a little more comfortable on the dirt.''

''The Katahdin is whippy, snappy, responsive and most importantly, it was fun as hell. The frame stiffness and power transfer of the bike seems to be off the charts. Whether that’s while climbing, or up out of the saddle in a sprint—the Katahdin wants to move.''

''Here is a new steel off-roader that’s a great buy. The stats on this bike are great. There’s 29 x 2.6” tire clearance, a 20 inch climbing gear,  a 52cm wide handlebar, and the ability to fit a Rohloff 14-speed gearbox hub and belt drivetrain.''