9 sexy bikes you probably haven’t heard of
When did our humble bikes get so sexy? With smooth curves and stylish lines they now look more like the stars of sportscar posters that used to hang on our bedroom walls. We check out 9 of the sexiest bikes from brands you may not have heard of, all brutal in effectiveness and handsome enough to stand in the halls of the Tate Modern.
Focus SAM Carbon Team
The Focus SAM Carbon Team is a fire spitting beast of bike, looking like the bastard child of a LaFerrari and a Stealth Bomber. Focus is massive in Germany but still unusual everywhere else, but this 160 mm super aggressive shredder deserves it’s place in the limelight. Check out our Focus SAM Carbon Team review here.
Bold Linkin Trail Long Travel
The Bold Linkin Trail Long Travel is a design icon, “where is the shock?” you may cry. We all thought it could not be done, but Bold did it. With its sculpted uninterrupted lines and uprated 154 mm of travel, the long legged 29er is an instant hit with us. You can read more about the Bold Linkin Trail Long Travel here.
Focus Big Bird
The Focus Big Bird started as an April Fool’s joke, we all laughed but then we saw the video and realised they had built the 36 inch wheeled beast, and you know what? It looks amazing! This is our hot tip for a 2018 release at Sea Otter! To read more about the ‘spoof’ bike check out the full Focus Big Bird launch.
Starling Swoop MK3
The Starling Swoop MK3 is certainly the rarest bike on these pages, hand built out of steel in a Shed in the UK. With its skinny chainstays and aggressive long and low geometry it is sure to be a conversation starter on the trails. If you have ever dreamt of owning a steel full suspension bike then you should check out our Starling Swoop Mk3 review.
Rotwild R.X2
With the Rotwild R.X2 your wheel choice worries are over! The badass looking bike can accept 27.5, 27.5+ and 29 inch wheels and with geometry adjustment flip chips you can customise to your hearts content. But the best thing is that it’s called a Rotwild, which sounds cool! Check out here to find out more about the Rotwild R.X2.
Alchemy Arktos
No words needed…. just look at it. The Alchemy Arktos 150 mm trail bike is simply drop dead gorgeous. Reminding us more of an American classic car, the Arktos is almost too beautiful to get muddy, almost! Check out our first look at the stunning Alchemy Arktos .
Evil Wreckoning
OK, you are sure to have heard of the Evil Wreckoning as Evil is currently lighting up the media, but it’s just too beautiful to miss out. With 29 Inch wheels, 161 mm of travel and a 66.1 – 65.5-degree head angle, the new EVIL Wreckoning has the numbers of the beast! We first saw the Evil Wreckoning at the Core Bike Show.
Whyte G-160 Works
If the Whyte G-160 Works had a middle name, it would surely be ‘Rocket’. With the silhouette of a coiled tiger, the 160 mm trail missile is long, low and very-very-very long, and is currently scaring our UK test team with some insane speeds on Scotlands toughest trails. Check out our full review of the Whyte G-160 here.
Kingdom Vendetta Boost
Is this the most beautiful hardtail you have ever seen? We have all dreamed of owning a titanium hardtail at some point in our biking lives, and the Kingdom Vendetta Boost is just dynamite. Blending classical lines with plus wheels and aggressive geometry its a rip-snorting, trail smashing missile for those who just want to go and get lairy! Check out our full review of the Kingdom Vendetta Boost here.
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