£2,899 • 29in • alpkit.com
THE RIDER
SEAN WHITE
Position Freelance writer/tester
Mostly rides Forest of Dean, Mid Wales
Height 6ft 2in
Weight 87kg
THE BIKE
■ Handmade 4130 steel frame with size-specific chainstays and up-to-date trail geometry
■ Cane Creek Helm air fork upgrade comes with 130mm travel – the sweet spot for a 29er trail hardtail?
■ Full SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain with