The special feature of this frame from Lübeck in Germany is that the bottom bracket is detached from the main frame and connected to the rear triangle via a rocker. This design means that different gear types are possible, conventional derailleur gears à la Shimano XT fit just as well as sophisticated variants à la Pinion gears. With the Quintessenz, the drive influences should be completely decoupled from the suspension. The fact that the chain guide runs over the idler pulley at the pivot point of the rear triangle certainly contributes to this. However, the most important feature of the innovative frame is that it allows angle adjustment. A joint between the rear triangle and the main frame allows steering angles of between 62 and 65 degrees to be achieved. The rear suspension travel is generous, with 200 millimetres available.

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Vast Tech
Superior pedal kinematics, more efficient shock absorption, massively reduced unsprung mass, reduced complexity and lowest frame weight: Vast Tech advertises its fully frame with these buzzwords, but does not provide any more precise data. The carbon frame not only offers an eye-catching effect with its asymmetrically positioned shock. The raised chainstay on the drive side is strongly reminiscent of the elevated chainstay concepts from the early days of mountain biking, while the shock position is also reminiscent of the LRS bikes from Merida and Centurion from the noughties. vasttech.design

Stanton Switch 9erFS
If you want to buy a bike that is not well known here, it is always worth taking a look at the UK. The frame manufacturer Stanton is popular there, having made a name for itself with radical hardtails for suspension forks with up to 160 millimetres of travel. A new fully from Stanton, the Switch9erFS, is causing a stir. This rolls on 29er wheels and offers 140 millimetres of travel at the rear, while forks with 160 millimetres of travel are right at home at the front. In keeping with the times, the top tube is really long, the seat angle is really slack at 63 degrees and the seat angle is steep at 76 degrees, making it easy to climb. If you want to have your bike tailored to your body, Stanton is also the right place for you: there is a customization option for the new Fully: the lengths of the seat tube, top tube and head tube can be selected. stantonbikes.com