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Issue #052, Review -

Propain Hugene – In our 2022 trail bike group test

The Propain Hugene, which enters our 2022 trail bike group test with countless configuration options and very fair price, was designed to deliver a solid performance on any type of trail. Our test bike comes equipped with many alloy parts and brand-new RockShox’s suspension components. But how does Propain’s petrol-blue carbon rig perform on the trail?

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Rocky Mountain Instinct C70 – In our 2022 trail bike group test

With its flashy paint finish, the Rocky Mountain Instinct C70 is a real eye-catcher. It adopts the same frame platform as Rocky Mountain’s Altitude enduro bike and super variable RIDE-9 system, which should make it a great companion for rowdy trail sessions. But how did it stack up against the competition in our 2022 trail bike group test?

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FOCUS JAM 8.9 – In our 2022 trail bike group test

Despite being the flagship model in the JAM range, the FOCUS JAM 8.9 is the cheapest full-suspension bike in our 2022 trail bike group test. Moreover, it comes with many clever features that are usually exclusive to expensive high-end models, like internal cable routing and a storage compartment in the down tube. But how does it fare on the trail?

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Canyon Spectral 125 CF 9 – In our 2022 trail bike group test

Increasingly more manufacturers promise to combine the best of both worlds in one bike. Canyon hop on the bandwagon, combining a progressive geometry and little suspension travel with their Spectral 125 CF 9. But how does the concept work on the trail? And can the bike keep up with its bigger brother, the Spectral CFR?

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The 2022 Crossworx DASH290 – An exotic enduro made in Germany

The 2022 Crossworx DASH290 is a downhill-oriented bike featuring an exotic single-pivot rear linkage with the shock positioned low in the frame. Best of all, the bike is hand-made in Germany, only leaving the custom forge to get painted… Unless you choose the raw aluminium look to show off the bike’s engineering art.

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