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Issue #050, Review -

GT Force Carbon PRO LE 2022 – May the force be with you

As the latest addition to GT’s family, the fresh incarnation of a true evergreen rocks a high pivot suspension design and sends its predecessor into well-deserved retirement. In our “Best Enduro Bike of 2022” group test, we pitted the new GT Force Carbon PRO LE 2022 against the hottest enduro bikes of the year. Was it able to impress our test crew despite its demanding handling?

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Santa Cruz Bronson CC X01 AXS 2022 – David vs. Goliath

The Bronson CC X01 has the toughest job of all. Generating the least amount of travel in the entire test field, Santa Cruz’s MX bruiser has to prove itself against the big boys of our “Best Enduro Bike of 2022” test field. Additionally, it’s the only bike in this test that was designed specifically around a mixed-wheel size concept! Does the mullet setup offer advantages and can the Bronson keep up with its opponents downhill?

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Rocky Mountain Altitude C90 Rally Edition 2021 – From enduro test winner to title defendant

The Rocky Mountain Altitude C90 Rally Edition 2021 enters the “Best Enduro Bike of 2022” group test as the defending champion. With its sophisticated RIDE9 system, which allows you to fine-tune the geometry and suspension kinematics, as well as its high-quality spec, the Canadian bruiser looks promising on the paper. But can it continue to impress our test crew with its all-round qualities and prevail against the competition for a second year running?

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Cannondale Jekyll 1 2022 – High pivot for high speed

With its high pivot rear suspension and “Guidler”, a unique shock position and size-specific geometry and kinematics, the Jekyll 2022 is without a doubt one of the most eccentric-looking bikes in our “Best Enduro Bike of 2022” group test. But do all these special features offer an advantage on the trail? To find out, we pitted Cannondale’s 29” oddball against the hottest enduro bikes of the year.

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Pivot Firebird XT/XTR Air 2022 – As fast as it looks?

The Pivot Firebird XT/XTR 2022 stands out like a sore thumb. Literally! The reason is pretty clear. But the bright-orange paint finish isn’t the only reason why Pivot’s eccentric-looking enduro bruiser stands out from the crowd in our “Best Enduro Bike of 2022” group test. The Firebird also stands out from the competition with its outstanding climbing performance and excellent handling. But is it really as fast as it looks and, if so, is it enough to secure victory in our “Best Enduro bike of 2022” group test?

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