Developed as a modern all-mountain bike for demanding terrain, it hits the mark with its geometry. Despite the short stem, you adopt a comfortable climbing position, and the long top tube made us feel very comfortable on the long climbs of the test lap. The rear suspension function remains inconspicuous, no rocking, no bobbing. You don't need the shock platform. However, the Trailster doesn't offer the most sensitive rear end. This is also noticeable on the downhill. Words like: stiff, stable, secure, easy to handle - but as with last year's model, we didn't utilise the rear travel to the last millimetre, but the DT fork felt better than in the last test. Whether you need the remote control for the lockout on this bike is a matter of taste. In any case, it's a unique selling point of the Trailster in this group.
Conclusion: All-mountain bike suitable for touring with good geometry and high-quality equipment - but a little more expensive than the competition.
The alternative: For 2899 euros, the Trailster 7.0 model offers the same aluminium chassis with Manitou suspension elements and Sram GX groupset (double). A telescopic seat post is also included as standard.
