BIKE 02/2022Test bikes in the magazine

BIKE Magazin

 · 13.01.2022

BIKE 02/2022: Test bikes in the magazinePhoto: Wolfgang Watzke
BIKE 02/2022: Test bikes in the magazine
Downhill experts - 10 high-end enduro bikes from 5800 euros in a big comparison test. Plus: Fox vs. Rockshox - electronic suspension (on top trail bikes) in a duel.

The detailed Test reports for these bikes can be found in BIKE 02/2022. Order the printed version Booklet delivered to your home free of charge or read the digital edition in the BIKE app for iOS or Android. Particularly favourable and convenient: BIKE subscription.

Premium enduro bikes: a comparison of 10 proven downhill experts

Geometries and suspension travel seem to have found each other in the enduro sector. So far, everything is the same. If it weren't for the current trend towards Highpivot rear triangles. Will the new bikes with chain deflection knock the established enduro elite off its throne? Ten Top models in the mega test.

Cannondale Jekyll 1 - 15.7 kg / 166/166 mm / 29" / 6499 EuroPhoto: Wolfgang WatzkeCannondale Jekyll 1 - 15.7 kg / 166/166 mm / 29" / 6499 EuroCanyon Torque CF 9 29 - 15.3 kg / 170/167 mm / 29" / 5799 Euro¹Photo: Wolfgang WatzkeCanyon Torque CF 9 29 - 15.3 kg / 170/167 mm / 29" / 5799 Euro¹<a href="https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=13793&awinaffid=471469&clickref=B+GT+Force+Pro+LE&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liquid-life.de%2Fgt-bicycles-force-carbon-pro-le.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">GT Force Carbon Pro LE</a> * - 15.8 kg / 170/164 mm / 29" / 6099 EuroPhoto: Wolfgang WatzkeGT Force Carbon Pro LE * - 15.8 kg / 170/164 mm / 29" / 6099 EuroKavenz VHP16 - 14.7 kg / 171/168 mm / 29/27.5" / 8000 Euro¹Photo: Wolfgang WatzkeKavenz VHP16 - 14.7 kg / 171/168 mm / 29/27.5" / 8000 Euro¹Rocky Mountain Altitude Carbon 70 - 14.4 kg / 170/167 mm / 29" / 6700 EuroPhoto: Wolfgang WatzkeRocky Mountain Altitude Carbon 70 - 14.4 kg / 170/167 mm / 29" / 6700 EuroSalsa Cassidy - 14.4 kg / 180/163 mm / 29" / 9000 EuroPhoto: Wolfgang WatzkeSalsa Cassidy - 14.4 kg / 180/163 mm / 29" / 9000 EuroScor 4060 LT - 15.0 kg / 170/157 mm / 29" / 6299 EuroPhoto: Wolfgang WatzkeScor 4060 LT - 15.0 kg / 170/157 mm / 29" / 6299 EuroSimplon Rapcon XC12 - 14.6 kg / 170/165 mm / 29" / 6929 EuroPhoto: Wolfgang WatzkeSimplon Rapcon XC12 - 14.6 kg / 170/165 mm / 29" / 6929 Euro
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Specialised S-Works Enduro - 14.7 kg / 169/172 mm / 29" / 13500 EuroPhoto: Wolfgang WatzkeSpecialised S-Works Enduro - 14.7 kg / 169/172 mm / 29" / 13500 EuroYT Capra 29 Core 4 - 15.1 kg / 168/164 mm / 29" / 5999 Euro¹Photo: Wolfgang WatzkeYT Capra 29 Core 4 - 15.1 kg / 168/164 mm / 29" / 5999 Euro¹

Fox vs Rockshox duel: top trail bikes with electronic suspension

After the premiere of the fully automatic Rockshox suspension Flight Attendant Fox is now presenting a new version of its electronic Live Valve Systems. Our duel shows which concept is most likely to replace the classic handlebar remote control.

A duel for Rockshox Flight Attendant: Canyon Neuron CF SLX Ltd - Alongside Trek, Specialized and YT, Canyon also offer the Flight Attendant ex works. The Neuron with 141 mm travel at the front and 137 mm at the rear weighs 13.3 kilos* with Sram X01 equipment and carbon wheels from DT Swiss and costs € 7999¹.Photo: Max FuchsA duel for Rockshox Flight Attendant: Canyon Neuron CF SLX Ltd - Alongside Trek, Specialized and YT, Canyon also offer the Flight Attendant ex works. The Neuron with 141 mm travel at the front and 137 mm at the rear weighs 13.3 kilos* with Sram X01 equipment and carbon wheels from DT Swiss and costs € 7999¹.
Duel for Fox Live-Valve-Update 1.5: Giant Trance Advanced Pro 1 - The new Live-Valve system from Fox is currently only available on Giant bikes. The Advanced Pro 1 in this duel has 126 mm travel at the front and 127 mm at the rear, a Shimano XT drivetrain, lightweight carbon wheels and weighs 13.53 kg*. The price: 6499 euros.Photo: Max FuchsDuel for Fox Live-Valve-Update 1.5: Giant Trance Advanced Pro 1 - The new Live-Valve system from Fox is currently only available on Giant bikes. The Advanced Pro 1 in this duel has 126 mm travel at the front and 127 mm at the rear, a Shimano XT drivetrain, lightweight carbon wheels and weighs 13.53 kg*. The price: 6499 euros.

You can find the test reports in BIKE 02/2022

BIKE 02/2022 - with the mega test Enduros and the duel Fox Live-Valve vs. Rockshox Flight Attendant - read it now! Order the <a href="https://shop.delius-klasing.de/bike-02-2022-p-BIK-2022-02/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BIKE free of charge to your home</a> or read the digital edition in the BIKE app for <a href="https://apps.apple.com/at/app/delius-klasing-kiosk/id1588235359" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">iOS</a> or <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=delius.klasing.android" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Android</a> . Particularly favourable and convenient: <a href="https://shop.delius-klasing.de/zeitschriften/radsport/bike/?selected_product=KP0005831p" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BIKE by subscription</a> .Photo: BIKE MagazinBIKE 02/2022 - with the mega test Enduros and the duel Fox Live-Valve vs. Rockshox Flight Attendant - read it now! Order the BIKE free of charge to your home or read the digital edition in the BIKE app for iOS or Android . Particularly favourable and convenient: BIKE by subscription .

¹ Price for consignor bikes plus costs for packaging, despatch and coordination where applicable.
* Weight without pedals

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