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Best of Test 2017 – All Winning Bikes of this Season

27.12.2017
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Everyday Heros! Six of the hottest, grin-inducing trail bikes in review

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Let’s be honest: For most of us, all we need in life is a trail bike. We like to rip up our home trails, and we often sit on the saddle for hours on end, relying on our own human power to get up hills, simply to enjoy the view from the top and to seek fun and flow on the way back down. The bikes in this comparison are made for the adventures of everyday life!

For an overview of the test fleet head to the main article: Everyday Heros! Six of the hottest, grin-inducing trail bikes in review

Best in test: SCOTT Genius 700 Ultimate

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SCOTT Genius 700 Ultimate | 150/150 mm (f/r) | 11.72 kg | € 9,799

Marathon or enduro race? The SCOTT Genius 700 Ultimate can do both! It’s super-efficient uphill and impresses on the downhills with a high degree of agility while remaining very stable. This bike is a true all-rounder and thus the deserved test winner!

Read the full article here: SCOTT Genius 700 Ultimate review

Best value: Giant Trance Advanced 0

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Giant Trance Advanced 0 | 150/140 mm (f/r) | 12.33 kg | € 6,999

Giant has done a great job with the Trance Advanced 0, offering an outstanding overall package. It climbs well and is a blast downhill thanks to good suspension, balanced geometry, and sensibly chosen components. If you’re looking for a versatile bike with which you can either complete a trans-alpine tour or have a go at an enduro race, the Trance Advanced 0 is guaranteed to make you happy! Our Best Value Winner!

Read the full article here: Giant Trance Advanced 0 Test

ENDURO Mountainbike Magazin
Issue #031 December 2017

This article is from ENDURO issue #031

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Table of Contents
  1. 9 of the most Exciting Trail Bikes
  2. 11 Endurobikes under € 4.000
  3. Seven Trail Bikes around € 3,000
  4. The 10 fastest enduro bikes
  5. six of the hottest trail bikes

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