In addition to a selection of pre-configured models, it is also possible to customise your own bike. You can also choose the colour of your choice. In the Signature 2 tested, the mail-order company draws on the full range of options and packs above-average equipment into the bike. High-quality Rockshox suspension, lightweight DT Swiss wheels, powerful Magura MT7 brakes and even a cockpit with carbon handlebars - this is how the bike weighs the least, accelerates well and wins the uphill classification thanks to its sporty riding position. With the shock open and powerful pedalling, the rear suspension pumps a little, but the platform effectively prevents this. In terms of geometry, the Signature is in the green zone. The cockpit is pleasantly wide and low enough for sufficient pressure on the front wheel. Compared to the good fork, the rear suspension can't quite keep up.
Test summary: Lightweight and well-equipped all-mountain bike with very good propulsion. Downhill there are stronger bikes.
Transalp Bikes Signature 2 X12 AM Ltd. 27.5"
available at Mail order business
Price 2899 Euro
Material / Sizes Aluminium / 16 /18 / 20 / 21.5" (50.5 cm)
Weight o. P. / frame 13.25 kg / 2941 g
Fork / damper Rockshox Pike RCT3 / Rockshox Monarch RT3
Cranks / gears Sram GX Eagle / Sr. GX-Eagle
Gear ratio / handlebar width 32; 10-50 / 780 mm
Brake system / Disc Magura MT7 / 203/180 mm
Telescopic support Rocksh. Rev. / 150 mm / 31.6 mm
Impellers DT Swiss EX 1501 Spline system wheels; Continental Baron Projekt 27.5 x 2.4 tyres
Reach / Stack / BB-Offset 452 / 607 mm / -8 mm
BIKE judgement VERY GOOD¹
¹Price plus costs for packaging, dispatch and coordination if applicable
²The BIKE judgement reflects the laboratory measurements and the subjective impression of the test riders. The BIKE judgement is independent of price.
BIKE judgements: super (250-205 P.), very good (204.75-170 P.), good (169.75-140 P.), satisfactory (139.75-100 P.), with weaknesses, unsatisfactory. The weighting of the points in the individual assessment criteria varies depending on the bike category.
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