Trending HOT NEW BIKES & KIT COMING OUR WAY IN 3 OF THE MOST IMPORTANT CATEGORIES FOR 2022

Bigger is better

ENDURO GOES SUPERSIZED

While the buzz last year was over shorter-travel ‘downcountry’ rigs, brands haven’t forgotten their burlier bikes. The world of enduro racing and riding is constantly evolving, with companies pushing towards bigger-hitting rigs and components for 2022.

1 NINER WFO 9 RDO

Despite complicating their brand message by offering a new ‘mullet’ WFO e9 e-bike and a 650b-wheeled RIP 9 trail bike for 2022, Niner’s main focus is still on the 29in wheel size. Their WFO 9 shows just how much travel you can hang on a 29er enduro bike, boasting 170mm of rear wheel bounce and a 180mm fork, along with one of the most aesthetically-pleasing frames at Eurobike, courtesy of this stunning ‘hot tamale’ paint job. www.zyrofisher.co.uk

2 DEVINCI SPARTAN HP

Devinci have moved to a high-pivot suspension design for their new Spartan HP, which allows the rear wheel to move back as well as up during the first 125mm of its 160mm of travel. In theory, this should help smooth out bumps, increasing grip