And who invented it? Not the Swiss, but the guys from Tegernsee were the first to come up with the idea of a geometry that could be adapted to the terrain. So the Supershuttle also has the Bionicon centrepiece: a levelling system that can be operated from the handlebars at the touch of a button. In uphill mode, the fork dips continuously, while the shock rises at the same time. The steering and seat angle become up to five degrees steeper. Downhill, the reverse is true. No other system achieves a greater change in level. In maximum climbing mode, however, the effective top tube length is noticeably shortened, resulting in a compressed position. This should be taken into account when choosing a (small) frame. Downhill, the customisation wonder rightly bears the addition FR. The 194 millimetres of travel at the front and 175 millimetres at the rear iron out even the roughest bumps, coupled with a creamy response and excellent handling. However, the in-house double-agent fork could do with a little more end progression or adjustable compression damping - it dips quite low in the steps.
CONCLUSION: A weighty enduro bike for demanding trails. The generous suspension travel and extreme geometry adjustment make a lot possible both uphill and downhill.
Web: www.bionicon.com
