The new carbon fiber 27.5" Scout from Transition Bikes received all of the expected treatments and a few special ones to remind us that the brand is run by mountain bikers who hit the trail as often as we do.
Rocky Mountain redoes the Slayer with bigger wheels, more travel, and a hefty, freeride-ready build. New kinematics promise to make the bike better at pedaling up to the top of the mountain.
The GT Force Expert is an all-mountain bike that is eager to pop off whatever you point it at. With 27.5" wheels and 150mm of rear travel, this all-carbon, aggressive trail bike retails for $4,000.
Bold Cycles managed to squeeze 164mm of travel inside the frame of this highly adaptable enduro bike. Riders can tweak the head tube angle, chain stay length, and BB height.