At 12.9 kilos, it is also the lightest bike in the field and therefore a willing climber that is also fun on long tours. The geometry is more cosy than racy and stretched. Downhill, the 29er scurries agilely over the trail, the tyres and the sensitive suspension fork make the bike confident off-road. Those who like to chase best times uphill might wish for a longer top tube and a lower front end. The frame is neatly finished, of high quality and even has internally routed shift cables. Unfortunately, these are exposed under the bottom bracket and are fully exposed to dirt. Caution mail order: Beginners in particular need to be aware of their mechanic skills and decide whether they can manage without an on-site service.
Conclusionbalanced touring bike with strong equipment, low weight and no real weaknesses.
PLUS Equipment, potent tyres, light, fork, 10-speed
MINUS Shift cables are exposed at the bottom bracket
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Florentin Vesenbeckh
Editor CvD
