BIKE ASSESSMENT: You have to let the weight melt in your mouth: 7,942 grams. The "Spark LTD" frame weighs 1,748 grams with integrated seat post and shock! However, we had to turn a blind eye to the fact that the tuners have stretched the rules a little. The customised saddle mount (five hours of sanding with 2000-grit sandpaper) is a masterpiece, but difficult to buy. The suspension has to do without the much-loved "Traction Control" adjustment from the handlebars. We give it credit for the fact that it would be unrivalled even with fat tyres and the prop adapter. The handling impresses with unrivalled acceleration, climbing ability and lightness.
All-round value/suitability for everyday use²: restricted by tyres, seat height not adjustable.
¹BIKE measurement, ²evaluation refers only to the model specially modified for this story, not to production bikes.
