"It's devilishly quick, accelerates in a way that makes it seem like my legs actually produce real power. It's stable, planted, and it tracks like it's supposed to. Endurance athletes will be able to remain seated over more terrain, saving precious energy over the long haul, while XC pinners will hook up better on steep technical climbs."

"The new Top Fuel might not be a pure XC-race bike anymore, but it's still precise and very fast. Its new trail orientation makes it a great choice for a rider who wants a fast and light bike with most of the the efficiency of a cross-country race bike, but with bit more versatility and playfulness."

"Top Fuel is damn efficient heading up, but when you hit a downhill the bike rides much more like a lightweight trail bike than a purebred XC race machine, and has no hesitation getting a little rowdy if you're willing to let it."

Übung macht den Meister. Das gilt auch für Trailbiker:innen. Mit diesen sieben Tipps unserer Expertin Christina Chappetta von Pinkbike fährst du neue persönliche Bestzeiten und bist mit mehr Selbstvertrauen unterwegs.

Alles, was du brauchst – und nichts, was du vermisst.

Payson McElveen jagt die Bestzeit auf dem White Rim Trail.