1/2/2024 0 Comments Calibre bossnut mountain bike![]() If you want a quality full-suspension bike that’s fast, fun and ridiculously good value, the Polygon Siskiu is a serious contender. While Calibre has struggled with supply issues over the last couple of years – and Bossnuts have been off the shopping list as a result – Polygon (who manufactured the bikes for Calibre) still sells the same frame used in its Siskiu model through retailers Blacks and Go Outdoors. Continual updates to sizing, geometry, shock tune and specification helped make the Bossnut the benchmark entry-level suspension bike. Team Sky Ineos would be proud of Calibre’s ability to aggregate marginal gains. Even cheaper too.Ĭons: Some of the parts are not as good. Pros: Same frame and five star handling as the old Calibre Bossnut. Wheel size: 27.5in | Travel: 120mm | Frame sizes: S, M, L | Frame: 6061 T6 Aluminium | Weight: 15.43kg (34.02lb) | Rating: N/A Polygon Siskiu D5 Polygon Siskiu D5 The remarkable Calibre Bossnut with a different head badge And then there’s the fork, it’s hugely superior to anything we’ve tried before on a £1k hardtail: air sprung so you can set the sag to your weight, effective rebound dial for control, and a really smooth feel. Great brakes mean you can go faster in the happy knowledge you can stop when you need to, while the 12-speed shifting means you can cruise the hills faster than plenty of full-sus bikes out there. And for our sake, the new Bizango Pro is much the superior bike to anything Voodoo has made before and ultimately more fun to ride. For Halfords’ sake, standing still in the ultra competitive hardtail market is suicide. It must have been very tempting for Halfords to stick with the old frame, add a modern colour, fettle the spec and keep mixing up that winning mix. The Voodoo Bizango has smashed pretty much every test it’s ever entered, winning our Hardtail of the Year award multiple times, earning regular podium places on our list of the best hardtail mountain bikes, and impressing everyone who rode it. Low weight and comfy ride feelĬons: BB could be a finger’s width lower. ![]() Pros: Good geometry and superlative spec choices. Voodoo Bizango Pro Voodoo Bizango Pro Amazing value 29er hardtail mountain bike Read our full review of the Vitus Sentier 29 Ultimately we want a bike to put a smile on our face every time we ride it, and the Vitus passes this test with flying colours. One great feature of the Sentier is that you can get it with either 29in or 27.5in wheels for the same price, which helps it accommodate a wider range of rider heights and riding styles. The frame is excellent quality and the ride quality is infectious, but much of the credit for the Sentier’s trail manners can be attributed to the tyres rather than the geometry or the suspension. Vitus as a brand has quickly established itself as the smart choice for anyone looking for affordable mountain bikes that shred hard and don’t cut corners. Pros: Smooth ride, rewarding handling, grippy tyres.Ĭons: Fork rattles, gears lack range, uncomfortable brakes. Wheel size: 27.5in or 29in | Frame sizes: S, M, L, XL | Weight: 12.94kg | Suspension travel: 140mm front | Rating: 9/10 WTB Vigilante High Grip Comp 2.3" front and WTB Trail Boss Comp 2.25" rearĬalibre Trail 780mm width, 30mm rise – 31.Vitus Sentier Vitus Sentier A proper hardcore hardtail that won’t break the bank Rock Shox Monarch R M/L tune – 190mm x 51mmĬalibre Trail 15mm offset – 30.9mm 350mm length ![]() Rock Shox Recon RL 130mm - 42mm offset, Alloy tapered steererĦ061 Alloy, 130mm rear wheel travel, 142 x 12mm bolt throughįormula 15mm bolt through 32H (100mm x 15mm) SRAM Level T brakes with 180mm front and 160mm rear rotors Please note, this excludes Hathersage and Southport stores. If your bike develops a fault please take it to your nearest GO Outdoors store where we have a full workshop and trained mechanics who will be able to assist you. Unfortunately we are not able to process faulty or warranty bike returns through our warehouse. See our video (below the image) or consult our assembly guide for assistance. The updated frame has a lower standover, longer reach, slacker angles and a full SRAM SX 12 speed groupset, perfect for ripping round trail centres or down technical descents. When it comes to getting the best experience possible for the least amount of money, this bike cleans the floor with the competition. It's hardly surprising that the Calibre Bossnut is renowned as the best entry level full suspension bike on the market. ![]() The Calibre brand is all about introducing people to Mountain Biking and ensuring they have a good experience whatever their budget. The multiple award-winning Calibre Bossnut is back, and it’s better than ever! ![]()
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