£3,339 (Pike upgrade) • 29in • alpkit.com
NEED TO KNOW
● Updated 3Al/2.5V titanium 29er hardtail with a boutique finish at a competitive price
● Optimised for a 130mm-travel fork to complement the trail hardtail geometry
● Semi-size-specific chainstay lengths offer a semi-balanced weight distribution
● Equipped with Sonder’s Alpha 29 tubeless-ready wheelset – assembled here in the UK
● Four frame sizes, S-XL, all rolling on 29in wheels, there’s also a frame-only option for £1,399
● Order online or try one for size at Alpkit’s stores
British brands have a long history of turning out well-executed hardtails, especially those of a more hard-hitting nature. And while aluminium and steel tubing seem to rule this genre, titanium is making a resurgence; with smaller, direct-to-consumer brands pushing hardtail design forward and not shying away from price tags that are well into full-suspension territory.
