{"id":55973,"date":"2023-10-30T16:00:21","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T15:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=751557"},"modified":"2023-10-30T17:46:13","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T16:46:13","slug":"introducing-bikeradars-headline-bike-test-six-trend-setting-mountain-bikes-for-2024","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/introducing-bikeradars-headline-bike-test-six-trend-setting-mountain-bikes-for-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing BikeRadar\u2019s Headline Bike Test | Six trend-setting mountain bikes for 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"> Half a dozen bikes, representing the present and future of mountain biking, tested by our expert reviewers <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Tom Marvin\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Monday, 30 October 2023 at 15:00 PM<\/p><hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body> <p>Our annual Headline Bike Test is both a great excuse to sling a leg over some of the new bikes we\u2019re most excited to ride and to deliver a verdict on how these trend-setting machines perform.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also a chance for us to delve deeper into the minds of bike brands\u2019 product managers and engineers.<\/p>\n<p>These are the people who have their fingers on the pulse of where the industry is going and have access to the best tech in the business as they go about creating the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-mountain-bike\/\">mountain bikes<\/a> we\u2019ll be seeing on the trails in the coming years.<\/p>\n<section class=\"highlight \"> <div class=\"highlight__content editor-content\"> <h3>Headline Bikes Test\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p>This year, we\u2019ve picked out six bikes that represent the current, and future, state of play in mountain biking, as well as being ones we\u2019ve loved riding.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cerv\u00e9lo ZFS-5 XX SL AXS<\/li>\n<li>Trek Slash 9.9 XO AXS T-Type Gen 6<\/li>\n<li>Scott Lumen eRide 910<\/li>\n<li>Vitus E-Mythique LT VRX<\/li>\n<li>Norco Fluid FS C2<\/li>\n<li>Merida One-Twenty 700<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <\/p><\/div> <\/section> <iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: 6 trend-setting mountain bikes for 2024 | Introducing our Headline Bike Test\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/1LXNXAXMfZTYv1svyUcwUA?si=8af75aa48ab3443c&amp;utm_source=oembed\"\/>\n<h2>Introducing this year\u2019s Headline Bike Test<\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-handler__container image-handler__container--aspect\" style=\"padding-bottom: calc(100% \/ 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shot\"\/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><div class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> What goes up will, eventually, go down.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>Steve Behr \/ OurMedia<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Though we seem to say it every year, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/xc-world-cup-bikes-2023\/\">XC really is having a resurgence<\/a>. Such growth is attracting racers from the drop-bar world onto the dirt, as well as bike brands keen to mark their presence.<\/p>\n<p>One of those brands is Cerv\u00e9lo, with the unashamedly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/cervelo-zfs-5\/\">race-focused ZFS-5<\/a>, a bike bred to be placed on the start line.<\/p>\n<p>The antithesis of this might be the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/2024-trek-slash\/\">new Trek Slash<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/what-is-a-high-pivot-mountain-bike\/\">high-pivot bikes<\/a> have been popular in the DH world, in the enduro sphere it has largely been boutique brands that have slung a pivot and an idler pulley up high, leading some to believe they were never going to truly reach the mainstream. 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class=\"wp-image-751592 align size-landscape_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/10\/Vitus-Trek-and-Merida-being-ridden-in-Surrey-Hills-adc9a5a.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" alt=\"Vitus Trek and Merida being ridden in Surrey Hills\" title=\"Vitus Trek and Merida being ridden in Surrey Hills\"\/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><div class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> Each bike was tested to its fullest potential by our experienced test team.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>Steve Behr \/ OurMedia<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Moving on, and love them or loath them, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-electric-mountain-bikes\/\">electric mountain bikes<\/a> are in high demand these days, and as with all types of bike, there\u2019s a divergence in approaches.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/2023-scott-lumen\/\">Scott Lumen<\/a> takes the sleek lines afforded by the brand\u2019s internal shock architecture, and pairs it with a lightweight motor and slimline battery, making the Lumen as low-profile as they come.<\/p>\n<p>At the opposite end, in more ways than one, is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/vitus-e-mythique-lt\/\">Vitus\u2019 E-Mythique LT<\/a>. This long-travel machine is paired with a full-power <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/electric-bike-motors\/\">electric bike motor<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>So, why is it here? Well, it\u2019s as pocket-friendly as a fully capable eMTB gets, and it uses a Bafang motor \u2013 a unit not many other brands have specced, yet.<\/p>\n<p>Rounding out our list are two bikes ready to hit any trail \u2013 the mountain biking bread and butter, if you like.<\/p>\n<p>First, we\u2019ve got our hands on Norco\u2019s latest all-rounder, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/norco-carbon-fluid-fs\/\">Fluid FS C2 trail bike<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>British Columbia is one of mountain biking\u2019s spiritual homes, and so we\u2019d expect any bike designed in the Canadian mountains to be more than capable of tackling some seriously techy trails.<\/p>\n<div class=\"image-handler__container image-handler__container--aspect\" style=\"padding-bottom: calc(100% \/ 1.501210653753);\"> <picture> <source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" 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https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/10\/Trek-Slash-slashing-a-turn-bb9e65a.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=2222%2C1481 4x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <img class=\"wp-image-751593 align size-landscape_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/10\/Trek-Slash-slashing-a-turn-bb9e65a.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" alt=\"Trek Slash slashing a turn\" title=\"Trek Slash slashing a turn\"\/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><div class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> It\u2019s a tough job, but someone has to do it! Luke pushes the Trek Slash through a sandy corner.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>Steve Behr \/ OurMedia<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Finally, earlier this year we were wowed by Merida\u2019s latest generation of bike, with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikes\/mountain-bikes\/full-suspension-mountain-bikes\/merida-one-forty-700-review\/\">One-Forty<\/a> winning our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/2023-mtb-bike-of-the-year-winners\/\">Trail Bike of the Year test<\/a>\u00a0and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikes\/mountain-bikes\/full-suspension-mountain-bikes\/merida-one-sixty-6000-review\/\">One-Sixty<\/a> winning Enduro Bike of the Year.<\/p>\n<p>Merida\u2019s latest endeavour is the more affordable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/2024-merida-onetwenty\/\">One-Twenty<\/a>, but is it as good as its bigger brothers?<\/p>\n<p>With a wide range of bikes, aimed at a host of different riders, we haven\u2019t tested these against each other.<\/p>\n<p>However, we\u2019ve made sure to rally them back-to-back with their closest competitors, to ensure our reviews are as thorough as you\u2019d expect from BikeRadar.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll be publishing our reviews over the next two weeks. For now, though, it\u2019s time to get to know each of the bikes a little better.<\/p>\n<h2>Meet our Headline Bikes<\/h2>\n<h3>Cerv\u00e9lo ZFS-5 XX SL AXS<\/h3>\n<div class=\"image-handler__container image-handler__container--aspect\" style=\"padding-bottom: calc(100% \/ 1.501210653753);\"> <picture> <source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/10\/Cervelo-ZFS-5-48d7526.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/10\/Cervelo-ZFS-5-48d7526.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=599%2C399 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/10\/Cervelo-ZFS-5-48d7526.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=899%2C599 3x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/10\/Cervelo-ZFS-5-48d7526.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=1199%2C799 4x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source 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width=\"620\" height=\"413\" alt=\"Cerv\u00e9lo ZFS-5\" title=\"Cervelo ZFS-5\"\/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><div class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> New to the MTB scene, the ZFS-5 is Cerv\u00e9lo\u2019s XC race bike.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>Steve Behr \/ OurMedia<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a310,499 \/ \u20ac11,299 \/ $10,700<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When the ZFS-5 broke cover at Nove-Mesto, in Jumbo Visma\u2019s signature yellow paintjob, it attracted plenty of attention \u2013 especially because in the short-track race, a rule-bending alloy link was used in place of a shock.<\/p>\n<p>It was the first time we\u2019d seen a mountain bike from the brand, and so expectations have been high \u2013 can this roadie brand, with an exemplary record on tarmac, make a mountain bike that\u2019s worthy of the logo on the down tube?<\/p>\n<p>The ZFS-5 is a pure race rig, with 100mm of suspension travel at either end. It\u2019s flex-stay carbon frame follows the silhouette that\u2019s becoming increasingly common on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-cross-country-bikes\/\">XC bikes<\/a> these days, with slender stays and a shock nestled under the top tube.<\/p>\n<p>The ZFS-5 eschews the weighty droppers that are increasingly popular in the XC WC scene, though has routing for those wanting to add a little wriggle room when things get spicy.<\/p>\n<p>A top-end SRAM XX SL Transmission drives the bike, while Ultimate-level suspension from RockShox keeps things smooth.<\/p>\n<h3>Trek Slash 9.9 XO AXS T-Type Gen 6<\/h3>\n<div class=\"image-handler__container image-handler__container--aspect\" style=\"padding-bottom: calc(100% \/ 1.501210653753);\"> <picture> <source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/10\/Trek-Slash-9.9-b0f4a03.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199, 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https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/10\/Trek-Slash-9.9-b0f4a03.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1666%2C1111 3x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/10\/Trek-Slash-9.9-b0f4a03.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=2221%2C1481 4x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <img class=\"wp-image-751599 align size-landscape_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/10\/Trek-Slash-9.9-b0f4a03.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" alt=\"Trek Slash 9.9\" title=\"Trek Slash 9.9\"\/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><div class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> The Slash 9.9 is one of the first high-pivot enduro bikes from a major global brand.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>Steve Behr \/ OurMedia<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a39,400 \/ \u20ac9,999 \/ $9,399.99<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With 170mm of rock, root and drop-eating suspension at either end, the Slash hits the sweet spot for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/beginners-guide-to-enduro-racing\/\">enduro racing<\/a> and riding.<\/p>\n<p>While travel figures in enduro racing seem to have settled on 160-180mm, it seems the perfect suspension layout is still up for grabs.<\/p>\n<p>High-pivot bikes give the rear wheel a more rearward axle path, which should give a smoother feel when the tyre hits a rock or root, as it moves back and up.<\/p>\n<p>However, there can be impacts on pedalling performance, both in terms of suspension bob (how the suspension squashes under pedalling loads) and drivetrain drag \u2013 as the chain routes high over an idler pulley. Has Trek managed to circumnavigate these issues?<\/p>\n<p>This long-travel, high pivot should, on paper, give few excuses when the going gets tough. 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class=\"wp-image-751600 align size-landscape_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/10\/Scott-Lumen-910-7b1304c.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" alt=\"Scott Lumen 910\" title=\"Scott Lumen 910\"\/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><div class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> Smart packaging hides the Lumen\u2019s motor and battery.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>Steve Behr \/ OurMedia<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a36,499 \/ \u20ac7,000 \/ $6,999.99<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Taking clear design notes from the brand\u2019s Spark XC and downcountry models, the Lumen is one of the lightest, and most subtle, electric mountain bikes on the market.<\/p>\n<p>The Swiss brand has engineered the almost-silent TQ HPR50 motor into the bike\u2019s carbon frame, with a 360Wh battery packaged neatly into the down tube, to give enough juice to power you through your rides.<\/p>\n<p>The 130mm of travel ensures big days out are done in comfort. The shock is hidden in the seat tube and bottom bracket junction, with a semi-hidden link driving the shock. Scott features its TwinLoc system on the Lumen.<\/p>\n<p>This on-bar lever assembly provides three compression, and travel, modes to the shock. There are open and firm modes, as well as a \u2018Traction\u2019 mode, where travel is limited. It might make the cockpit more busy, but read our upcoming review to find out how effective it is.<\/p>\n<h3>4) Vitus E-Mythique LT VRX<\/h3>\n<div class=\"image-handler__container image-handler__container--aspect\" style=\"padding-bottom: calc(100% \/ 1.501210653753);\"> <picture> <source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/10\/Vitus-e-Mythique-LT-VRX-a803942.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/10\/Vitus-e-Mythique-LT-VRX-a803942.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=599%2C399 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/10\/Vitus-e-Mythique-LT-VRX-a803942.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=899%2C599 3x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/10\/Vitus-e-Mythique-LT-VRX-a803942.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=1199%2C799 4x\" 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https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/10\/Vitus-e-Mythique-LT-VRX-a803942.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=1667%2C1111 3x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/10\/Vitus-e-Mythique-LT-VRX-a803942.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=2222%2C1481 4x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 590px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/10\/Vitus-e-Mythique-LT-VRX-a803942.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/10\/Vitus-e-Mythique-LT-VRX-a803942.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1110%2C740 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/10\/Vitus-e-Mythique-LT-VRX-a803942.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1667%2C1111 3x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/10\/Vitus-e-Mythique-LT-VRX-a803942.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=2222%2C1481 4x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <img class=\"wp-image-751601 align size-landscape_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/10\/Vitus-e-Mythique-LT-VRX-a803942.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" alt=\"Vitus e-Mythique LT VRX\" title=\"Vitus e-Mythique LT VRX\"\/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><div class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> Vitus\u2019 pocket-friendly long-travel, full-power eMTB<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>Steve Behr \/ OurMedia<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a34,399.99\/ \u20ac5,099.99 \/ $4,599<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Though the price is relatively low for a fully fledged, long-travel eMTB, Vitus hasn\u2019t left it lacking a punch, making it a great assisted option for riders getting into the sport, or those who don\u2019t want to drop a ton of cash to get electrified.<\/p>\n<p>The 160mm frame holds a 170mm fork, while Bafang\u2019s motor delivers an incredible 95Nm of torque. The use of this motor marks the bike out from other brands, because it\u2019s the first time we\u2019ve seen it on a widely available production bike.<\/p>\n<p>Vitus\u2019 pricing is hugely competitive, making this one of the best-value electric mountain bikes on the market.<\/p>\n<h3>5) Norco Fluid FS C2<\/h3>\n<div class=\"image-handler__container image-handler__container--aspect\" style=\"padding-bottom: calc(100% \/ 1.501210653753);\"> <picture> <source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/10\/Norco-Sight-FS-C2-c7721a9.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/10\/Norco-Sight-FS-C2-c7721a9.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=598%2C399 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/10\/Norco-Sight-FS-C2-c7721a9.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=898%2C599 3x, 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C2\"\/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><div class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> Norco\u2019s short-travel trail ripper.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>Steve Behr \/ OurMedia<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a34,999 \/ $4,999<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While the 130mm of rear-wheel travel might not scream burliness, the rest of the build shows Norco doesn\u2019t want you to shy away from pushing the bike as hard as you dare.<\/p>\n<p>The Canadian brand squeezes aggressive tyres into the frame and 140mm travel fork, while a piggyback shock, long dropper and plenty of standover height should give you the confidence to explore the trail\u2019s features with confidence.<\/p>\n<p>Norco touts this bike as the perfect match for evolving and advanced trail riders, so if you\u2019re in the market for a new bike that\u2019ll help you push your limits, this could be the one for you.<\/p>\n<h3>6) Merida One-Twenty 700<\/h3>\n<div class=\"image-handler__container image-handler__container--full\" style=\"padding-bottom: calc(100% * (2618 \/ 4036));\"> <picture> <source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/10\/Merida-One-Twenty-700-4e41cd5.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=300%2C195, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/10\/Merida-One-Twenty-700-4e41cd5.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=600%2C389 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/10\/Merida-One-Twenty-700-4e41cd5.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=900%2C584 3x, 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https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/10\/Merida-One-Twenty-700-4e41cd5.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=2224%2C1443 4x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 590px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/10\/Merida-One-Twenty-700-4e41cd5.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=556%2C361, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/10\/Merida-One-Twenty-700-4e41cd5.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1112%2C721 2x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/10\/Merida-One-Twenty-700-4e41cd5.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1668%2C1082 3x, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/10\/Merida-One-Twenty-700-4e41cd5.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=2224%2C1443 4x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <img class=\"wp-image-751597 align size-landscape_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--full no-wrap js-lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/10\/Merida-One-Twenty-700-4e41cd5.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C402\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" alt=\"Merida One-Twenty 700\" title=\"Merida One-Twenty 700\"\/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><div class=\"caption-hold\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-copy\"><i class=\"icon-arrow icon-camera-circle\"\/> The new One-Twenty from Merida is built for big days out.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"im-image-caption\"> <i>Steve Behr \/ OurMedia<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a33,100 \/ \u20ac \u2013 territory dependant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/how-much-suspension-travel-do-i-need-on-my-mountain-bike\/\">130mm of travel<\/a> at either end (no, not a typo), the new One-Twenty draws its DNA from the One-Forty and One-Sixty bikes launched a year ago.<\/p>\n<p>Merida\u2019s flex-stay suspension system has been tested extensively to ensure this alloy frame can cope with the demands of even the most aggressive trail riders. The short seat-tube based geometry has proved a hit already, rated among the most forward-thinking of any bike at this price point.<\/p>\n<p>The One-Twenty family has three bikes, all with alloy frames. 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