Purple violet with orange and light blue adorns our test bike, with orange anodised accents on the quick release or grips. The XMA series stands for trail bike. 120 mm suspension travel meets a relatively heavy frame. Drössiger has given the chassis a short wheelbase, short chainstays and a low bottom bracket. The position on the bike is good, but the high weight puts a damper on climbing ambitions. As soon as the incline points downhill, the fun begins: The XMA has a playful character, invites you to jump, is fun over rock steps and in the spruce slalom, and sits firmly on the ground. Even if the score doesn't show it: The Drössiger XMA was a surprise in this test - in a positive sense.
ConclusionLots of downhill fun, great equipment and the colourful appearance characterise Drössiger's new development.
PLUS Countless colour options, telescopic support, high-quality equipment
MINUS Only two-year warranty, only three frame sizes, heavy frame, low bottom bracket (risk of bottoming out)
The alternative
The XMA 29 2 offers similar equipment and the aluminium suspension with 120 millimetres of travel, but rolls on 29er wheels. The bike is said to be 200 grams heavier than the 27.5-inch version tested.
