"Custom Made" is the motto at Maxx in Rosenheim and has been for almost 20 years. The Jinxx 29 is the company's first attempt to move into big bikes. Its character can be customised in the configurator: the test bike has a fork drop and lockout, plus useful all-mountain tools such as a chain guide and telescopic seatpost. On the difficult trails around Latsch, the Jinxx only feels safe up to a medium speed. The handlebars (narrow), steering angle (steep), wheelbase (short) and the suspension then quickly slow you down, and your courage dwindles in the first key section at the latest. What's the problem? The manoeuvrability becomes the enemy. The amazingly "normal" handling doesn't offer the expected 29er composure. The Jinxx deserves a geometry tweak. The cockpit is high, as is the bottom bracket. With a long dropper post, the rear end is too rear-heavy (slack seat angle) and the rear end is too progressive. All in all, the sporty character prevails. The all-mountain genes are not very pronounced.
ConclusionCustomisation is the trump card at Maxx. You have to customise the Jinxx specifically as a touring bike, then it fits.
PLUS Equipment as required, good details, weight
MINUS Chassis set-up, geometry
