Detrail Bikes Berg 155: New carbon full suspension bike from the north - Swedish steel my arse!

What is typically Swedish? Or rather: Which bicycle manufacturers come from Sweden? Husquarna perhaps, who are now Austrian. But you can hardly think of any more Swedish bike brands off the top of your head. Even fewer people are familiar with Öhlins suspension systems. Detrail Bikes wants to take Sweden further forward. Founded just last year, the direct shipper offers to ship its carbon bikes throughout Europe, including to Germany, for 49 euros. By sea instead of by plane, which is more environmentally friendly - yes, that is perhaps something typically Swedish.

The latest bike is the all-mountain Berg 155, although Detrail Bikes calls it a mini-superenduro. Superlative or not, with 155 millimetres of rear suspension travel and a 160 millimetre suspension fork, the "both/and" categories certainly fit here. The full carbon frame with aluminium rocker and modern geometry is not so much built for ultra-steep downhills from rugged Alpine peaks, but should first and foremost be able to cope with the recurring ups and downs of the Swedish forests. In other words: to be a fun tourer for all kinds of terrain. This is not possible with heavy, sluggish companions, but requires a certain amount of lightness, liveliness and pop.

The facts about the new Detrail Berg 155 All Mountain Bike

• Frame material: Carbon
• Suspension travel: 155 millimetres at the rear, 160 mm at the front
• Wheel size: 29 inch
• Enduro geometry
• Suitable for air and steel spring dampers
• Internal cable routing
• UDH derailleur hanger (Universal derailleur hanger)
• Bolted bottom bracket for easier maintenance
• ISCG05 mount for chain guides
• Continuous 1.5-inch head tube for forks with thick steerer tube
• 5-year guarantee on the frame
• Frame weight according to the manufacturer: 2900 grams in size M/L
• Available in 3 colours: Black Granite, Pine Green, Bark Grey
• Price: 4599 Euro (plus shipping costs)
• Distribution: Direct shipping (from Sweden)

The geometry of the Detrail Mini-Superenduro

With a 64 degree head angle, 478 millimetre reach (in size L), 440 chainstays and a 76.5 degree seat angle, the Detrail Berg offers modern enduro dimensions without being extremely long, extremely slack or extremely steep. The idea behind the Detrail Berg 155 is that riding fun on the trail should never be subordinated to high-speed capability.

Detrail Berg 155 - Models & Prices

There is a model for the launch. An online configurator is hinted at, and the press photos already show other (Swedish) suspension elements. So far, however, the first mountain bikes can only be pre-ordered in one configuration. For a deposit of just under 10 per cent of the retail price, you can currently secure one of the first Detrail Berg 155 All Mountain bikes, with the manufacturer promising delivery in March!

Equipment - the most important details

• Shock: Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate 205x65
• Suspension fork: Rockshox Lyrik Select Plus 160 mm
• Gearing & drivetrain: Sram GX Eagle, 12-speed, 10-52 t cassette, 32 t front chainring
• Bottom bracket: Sram BSA DUB
• Brake: Sram Guide RE 4 pistons, brake discs 200/180 mm front/rear
• Wheels: Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro Alloy, tubeless ready
• Tyres: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29x2.4wt
• Seatpost: Crankbrothers Highline 3 (S 125 mm, M 150 mm, L 170 mm)

The Detrail Berg 155 is now available for pre-order. The retail price is 4599 euros. In addition, the Swedish mail order company already has other bikes in its programme, also made of carbon. The rear suspension travel is in the name: the trail bike Stig 135 (from 3799 euros), the race bike Stig 115 (from 3599 euros) and the trail hardtail Stig - of course, without numbers - which is available from 2599 euros.