Just like Stevens, Conway also relies on the services of suspension expert Thomas Kamm from German:A for the Q-AM 800. The bike is based on a DW-Link rear triangle, in which the fixed rear triangle is connected to the main frame via two rocker links. While the rear triangle scored well in our efficiency analysis, some testers complained about noticeable drivetrain influences on the small chainring, especially when pedalling. Despite being fully equipped with Shimano XT, the Conway is slightly overweight. As soon as it gets steeper, the Conway rears up early on - nothing works here without lowering the fork. The very slack 71 mm seat tube angle in combination with an offset seat post explains why. The head angle is also unusually slack for a bike in the all-mountain category. A very smooth 66.7 degrees is usually only seen on enduro bikes. Nevertheless, the Conway can't keep up with the rear wheels of the fastest bikes in the group on the downhill. The relatively narrow handlebar is only slightly cranked and does not provide a comfortable grip. In addition, the rear suspension with Rock Shox Ario shock is somewhat over-damped and subjectively offers little comfort.
Conclusion: The Conway wanders a little between the worlds. The mountain-orientated geometry suffers from the over-damped rear triangle.
+ Taper head tube
+ 203 brake disc
- Deficits in geometry
- uncomfortable rear triangle
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