Category All Mountain | Suspension travel 140 to 160 millimetres | Price range up to 4650 euros
Hand on heart. How do you feel when you hear the term "model pupil"? The positively or negatively coloured association depends - as is so often the case - on the chosen perspective. For some, the term "nerd" may immediately spring to mind. Just like when the guy with the nickel glasses and knitted jumper responded to every teacher's question by snapping his fingers. But if the model pupil is perhaps even your own child or a particularly conscientious person you have to rely on, the whole thing takes on a different flavour.
In terms of our all-mountain test group, the model pupil is consistently positive. This is because it is a fully with decent suspension travel reserves that won't let you down either uphill or downhill and is equipped for any terrain. A bike that masters all facets with ease. Due to the suspension travel of 140 to, in exceptional cases, even 160 millimetres, the main discipline of the All Mountains is downhill. Nevertheless, mountains or tours with over a thousand metres of altitude can be conquered.
To get straight to the point: Not all of the nine all-mountain bikes in our test manage this balancing act. If either the uphill or downhill qualities are particularly strong and there are weaknesses in the equipment, workmanship or warranty performance, the points account on page 68 is meagre. Only the best in class, which can do everything, can be found at the front left of the table. However, if you are looking for a specialist who - metaphorically speaking - can mainly do maths or write, you will also find what you are looking for when you look at the points table.
There is a positive trend compared to 2019. The bikes have become lighter despite being in the same price range. With an average weight of 14.13 kilos including pedals, the current test field weighs 270 grams less. The lion's share of the weight saving is in the wheels, which have become lighter despite predominantly solid tyres. On the other hand, the frame weight has increased to an average of 2800 grams without shock.
You can download the complete comparison test of nine all-mountain full-sussers up to 4650 euros from BIKE 5/20 as a PDF below the article. The test costs 1.99 euros.
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