The Hamburg contribution to the "Best Bike in the World" category is based on the brand-new Threesome frame and belongs to the enduro category in terms of suspension travel. Considering the potential of the long-travel suspension, the weight is also perfectly acceptable, although with a solid aluminium frame with piggyback shock, you certainly shouldn't expect any records in the carbon hardtail sector. Functionality and riding fun were the main focus of this project bike.
Solid 2.4 mm tyres, very wide handlebars, large brake discs and a telescopic dropper post with remote control mean no downhill castration. With only one puncture over three test days, the Eclipse tubes, which weigh just 50 grams, also proved to be sufficiently resistant. Downhill, the handy, short Threesome sets the tone despite its rather steep steering angle. On the nasty gravel ramps on the Jochberg, however, our test crew uttered the odd curse. A 32 mm single chainring only seems to work in the mountains of northern Germany.
TUNING Single chainring, 32 teeth and chain guide, 50 gram Eclipse tubes, carbon rims
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