Rating:
The Good: Quite unique geometry for a 5" travel frame. This bike is FAST on the descents and an absolute blast when you get the opportunity to really open it up. Changing the geo with the front shock mount is super quick to do and very effective. The aggressive geo is complemented by the awesome chassis stiffness, allowing you to push a 5" air sprung bike much harder than it should be. Bike comes with an extra hanger and pivot bushings which is a nice touch. Build quality seems to be pretty top notch.
The Bad: Ano finish is a bit fragile, dropouts are fairly generic/clunky. Slightly shorter chainstays would make the bike a bit more nimble and fun. If it were designed around a 7.875" i2i shock one could play with coil shock options.
Overall:
A pretty unique bike that is meant for riders that can appreciate how hard it can be pushed. Adjustable geo is easy to change, and the low/slack position is very much so for a trail bike. The shock does seem to be much more active in the low/slack setting, leaving the high/steep setting feeling snappy for trail riding but a bit harsh over the chatter.
