Ok, the carbon rims have had to make way for cheaper aluminium counterparts, the brakes and cranks are no longer from Shimano's XTR groupset, but otherwise the bike is largely the same. Fortunately, because we already liked the Oberbayer very much in last year's pro test. Minor changes to the frame make the Revolution one of the most comfortable bikes in the test alongside the Niner. Conti's voluminous Race King tyres also filter out small impacts very well and the sensitive RS-1 upside-down fork fits in well with the comfort picture. The slack seat angle is compensated for by the straight seatpost, while the long chainstays keep the front wheel on the ground even on steep climbs. Marathon racers like the wide gear range of the 2x11 drivetrain. The small chainring is rarely needed on winding CC courses. The high total weight and the heavy wheels slow down the euphoria on the climbs. Downhill, however, the Corratec performs superbly.
Conclusioncomfortable marathon racer, great value for money!
The alternative: The Revolution 29 SL XT has full XT equipment and costs 2999 euros.
Simon Stiebjahn: The Corratec convinces on the race track and dances with the Rock Shox RS-1 and the oval chainrings out of line, even if the effect was hardly noticeable.
