BIKE TEST: 29ER HARDTAILS

Four bikes on test, and four completely different approaches to designing a killer hardtail. They’ve all got 29er wheels and alloy frames, but our bikes mix up the travel, geometry, choice of tyres, and with it all, quite distinct personalities. Which is best though? Does the Nukeproof Scout 290 Comp, Kona’s Honzo, the Whyte or Merida’s Big

Trail bring home the test win? Find out on page 92