{"id":70542,"date":"2024-10-22T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/eaae98a4-d539-4d28-9cd6-79685e2b428f"},"modified":"2024-10-22T12:25:29","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T10:25:29","slug":"calibres-value-packed-1499-bossnut-is-back-from-the-dead","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/calibres-value-packed-1499-bossnut-is-back-from-the-dead\/","title":{"rendered":"Calibre’s value-packed \u00a31,499 Bossnut is back from the dead"},"content":{"rendered":"

GO Outdoors brand revives Bossnut trail bike with 29in wheels and RockShox Deluxe Select shock <\/p>

By <\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 22 October 2024 at 09:00 AM<\/p>

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Calibre has resurrected its Bossnut mountain bike after a four-year hiatus caused by pandemic production problems.<\/p>

The new trail bike<\/a> runs on 29in wheels and features 5mm more travel than the previous model, with suspension up to 135mm on the rear, matched to a 140mm fork.<\/p>

Spec highlights include a RockShox Deluxe Select<\/a> rear shock and serious Maxxis tyres<\/a> front and rear.<\/p>

The GO Outdoors brand says the new Bossnut provides the same value proposition as the original bike, offering riders an entry-level full-suspension build at an affordable price.<\/p>

Like most of the store’s offers, the bike is cheapest when bought using a GO Outdoors Discount Card, which brings the price down to \u00a31,499, although the card will cost you an extra \u00a35.<\/p>

Cult comeback<\/h2>
The new Bossnut uses a Horst-link suspension system. Calibre<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>
The original Bossnut became a cult classic in the UK when it was launched in 2015, opening up serious mountain biking to many without a huge budget.<\/p>
Calibre has aimed to replicate this recipe with its latest iteration, with the new Bossnut looking to be a competitive proposition for those buying their first mountain bike.<\/p>
The new design is said to be more capable than the previous bike, while retaining playfulness and reactivity.<\/p>
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The new bike is said to remain playful, while extending the performance band of its predecessor. Calibre<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>
This has been achieved by updating the geometry and upping the suspension travel<\/a> from 130mm front and rear to 135mm at the rear and 140mm at the front.<\/p>
Calibre says it has focused on creating a solid frame worthy of adding upgrades to as the rider’s ambitions grow on the bike.<\/p>
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The previous Bossnut became a common sight at trail centres around the UK. Calibre<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>
The brand says it has made a “custom clunky tubeset” with redesigned forgings to ensure the bike stands up to a beating, stating no one has been able to break a frame during the testing process.<\/p>
The silhouette is reminiscent of the old bike, although there appears to be a strong resemblance to Cannondale\u2019s aluminium Habit.<\/p>
Unlike the previous bike, the Bossnut now uses Boost spacing hubs, enabling you to use the latest and greatest mountain bike wheels<\/a>, while increasing rigidity.<\/p>
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External cable routing is easier to live with than internal cable routing. Calibre<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>
Cable routing remains external, which while not as refined-looking as other modern trail bikes, offers easy replacement and servicing.<\/p>
The front triangle has space for one bottle cage on the down tube and two tool mounts under the top tube.<\/p>
Slacker geometry<\/h2>
Calibre offers the Bossnut in five sizes, from XS to XL, with the S to XL bikes rolling on 29in wheels<\/a> and the XS using 27.5in wheels to lower the standover height for smaller riders.<\/p>
Head angles have been slackened from 66 degrees to 64.5 degrees, which should make the bike more stable when the trail gets steep.<\/p>
The effective seat angle measures 78 degrees and is said to give the bike a composed climbing position.<\/p>
Calibre Bossnut spec and price details<\/h2>
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The Bossnut looks to have a well-considered spec. Calibre<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>
Calibre has specced some seriously impressive components on the new Bossnut. RockShox takes care of the suspension with a Recon Silver RL fork and a Deluxe Select R shock.<\/p>
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Shimano Cues sits at the bottom of the Japanese brand’s ‘serious’ mountain bike groupsets. Calibre<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>
Shimano\u2019s Cues U600 groupset is used for shifting gears, matched to the Japanese brand\u2019s BL-MT401 brakes on 180mm rotors front and rear.<\/p>
For the first time, the Bossnut comes with a dropper post<\/a> as standard, with the length of the X-Fusion Manic LC changing through the size range.<\/p>
Sizes S and XS come with a 125mm drop, M with 150mm, and L and XL with 170mm of drop.<\/p>
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Quality tyres make a big difference to the way a bike handles. Calibre<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>
Calibre has specced a 2.5in Maxxis Minion DHF tyre on the front and a 2.4in Maxxis Forekaster on the rear, which should give you enough grip to test the bike’s capabilities.<\/p>
All this appears to make the new Bossnut great value for money on paper.<\/p>
Fork:<\/strong> RockShox Recon Silver RL, 140mm<\/li>
Shock:<\/strong> RockShox Deluxe Select R<\/li>
Drivetrain:<\/strong> Shimano RD-U600 Cues<\/li>
Brakes:<\/strong> Shimano BL-MT401<\/li>
Wheels:<\/strong> 30mm ID (rims), Shimano (hubs)<\/li>
Tyres:<\/strong> Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5in (front), Maxxis Forekaster 2.4in (rear)<\/li>
Price:<\/strong> \u00a31,499 (with GO Outdoors Discount Card)<\/li><\/ul> <\/body><\/html>\n
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