![]() ![]() ![]() Two models are available, both with 140mm of travel and an alloy frame, and for €1,799 this lower-priced T7 gets a dropper post, RockShox Recon fork and Deluxe shock, short stem, wide bars and 12-speed Deore groupset. We’re pleased to see modern geometry too, with a 65º head angle, reach that ranges from 440mm to 500mm and a steep 76.5º effective seat angle. ![]() There are five frame sizes, the smallest two of which come with 27.5in wheels, and the rest with 29in wheels. That’s because Polygon makes frames for Calibre, and while its own offerings have previously lagged behind the Bossnut, this new version looks to have caught up. Possible solace comes from in the shape of the new Polygon Siskiu, which, spookily, uses an almost identical frame to the Bossnut. The Siskui can go toe-to-toe with the Bossnut Unfortunately it’s a victim of its own success, and actually getting hold of one is as easy as mining for bitcoin. The Calibre Bossnut has redefined the entry-level full-suspension market by combining astounding value with carefully tuned suspension, capable geometry and a spec that ticks all the right boxes. Trail and enduro bikes: flatten the ascents, rail the descents All four Podium models get the new super-light frame, with prices starting at £3,799 for the Podium Carbon. There are four frame sizes from Small to XL and the reach measurements go from 390mm to 510mm. The head angle is now 68.5º, the effective seat angle is a claimed 74.5º and the chainstays are 430mm. Aside from a new lay-up using high-modulus carbon fibre, the frame sports new geometry and sizing to reflect a more progressive attitude to fit and handling than many of its competitors. Mondraker’s World Cup-ready hardtail also gets some subtle tweaks for 2021. Its new Podium is said to weigh a paltry 775g in size medium, that’s 15g lighter than the previous title holder, the Specialized S-Works Epic HT. The XC weight wars are intensifying, and Mondraker is the latest brand to step off the scales and claim the title of lightest production mountain bike frame currently on sale. And in a move that reflects the trend in most echelons of racing, it’s now only available with 29in wheels – previous versions used 27.5in wheels on the smaller frames. It still gets the IsoSpeed decoupler that gives the seat tube the freedom to move a little when seated over those annoying little bumps that interrupt your pedal stroke. This year Trek introduced the striking Supercaliber and its integrated IsoStrut shock with the aim of bridging the gap between hardtail and full-suspension for XC racing. And as for the weight, BMC claims to have limbo-ed under the crucial 10kg barrier, with its top end Twostroke One coming in at 9.52kg. Both carbon and alloy frames are offered in four sizes, with reach measurements from 422mm to 485mm. BMC has neatly integrated the entry ports for the internal cable routing with the steering stop that protects the down tube from the fork crown in a crash, and there are flattened seat stays and a 27.2mm seatpost with the aim of bringing a modicum of comfort to the rear end. The Twostroke also breaks with BMC tradition by adding a trail-friendly 67º head angle (this is an XC race bike remember) and plenty of tyre clearance for grippy rubber. While swoopy curves are in short supply, we think the end result looks fantastic and marks a welcome change from the tall, level top tubes of older generation BMCs. Read more: Best XC race bikes – hardtail and full suspensionīMC has bought a new ruler, and it’s been pressed straight into action designing the angular Twostroke hardtail. On the lower price models it’s just components that can be changed, but the M-Ltd, M-Team and M-Pro let you choose colours, graphics and components to create your dream bike. Yes, if you want the ultimate weight saving and can take the pummelling, this ultralight (500g) fork will certainly turn heads.Īs with all Orbeas, there’s the chance to customise your bike through the MyO portal. Up front, the Alma is designed around a 100mm suspension fork or the updated Spirit rigid fork. By looking closely at all the fittings, examining the lay-up and moving to Orbea’s halo OMX carbon material, the frame weight has been reduced by 120g to 830g (claimed) for a size medium. It’s still very much a race bike in the traditional mould, with a steep head angle (relaxed by 1.5º to 68º) and a feather-light frame that’s all about saving grams. With the Alma, Spanish brand Orbea has redesigned its XC race whippet with a new frame, new graphic options, and – if you’re hard enough – a rigid fork. ![]() Read more: Best mountain bike 2020 – all you need to know XC bikes: when speed is everything The world is awash with brand new bikes and fresh models – we ride a clutch of new XC race bikes, some revised enudro bikes and next generation ebikes. ![]()
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