Bold follows up strongly with an All Mountain
"The objective when developing the brand new All Mountain Bike Volume 2 was to create a bike with maximum versatility. A bike with outstanding climbing characteristics as well as maximum downhill performance," says Bold mastermind Vincenz Droux, summarizing the characteristics of the new horse in the stable.
The potent suspension with 150 millimeters of travel can be set up with either a DT Swiss R 535 O.D.L or a Rock Shox Super Deluxe RT. Bold offers a choice of 0, 1 or 2 tokens for the plush Rock Shox suspension, allowing you to choose the level of progression depending on your riding style, rider weight and personal preference. If you opt for the dynamic DT Swiss suspension, together with the DT Swiss F535 fork, the front and rear can be adjusted in three positions using a remote lever on the handlebars. At the front, a Pike Ultimate or the Fox 36 Grip 2 can be selected to smooth out the trail. The latter with 44 millimetres offset instead of the 51 millimetres, for even more direct handling.
"There's no hiding the fact that the Volume 2 clearly takes its genes from its big brother, the Unplugged Volume 1, but is designed to be a little more lively in every respect. Even in this tamed form, the brute downhill drive hardly reaches its limits, while the handling is playful and direct," says Droux.
Adjustable rear triangle and steering angle
The slightly firmer, shorter rear triangle with a little more "pop" can be set to four levels using a flip chip in the Horst Link. Level 1 with the longest rear end and the lowest bottom bracket is ideal for large wheel diameters, through Level 2 and Level 3 to Level 4 for a slightly higher bottom bracket and a shorter rear triangle, ideal for small wheel diameters. With the Volume 2, Bold thus creates optimum setup options for all wheel diameters, from 27.5x2.4" to 29x2.6". In addition, personal preferences regarding the bike's center of gravity and handling can also be taken into account. Thanks to the shorter stroke, the bottom bracket area is lower overall than on the Volume 1. The bottom bracket drop ranges from 14.6 millimetres to a mighty 34 millimetres, covering all the requirements of a 150mm chassis from very low to moderately high. Together with the low center of gravity and the stiff rear triangle, this creates the typical direct, precise and agile Bold handling.
The steering angle can be adjusted in two options using the Newmen headset. The adjustment range extends from 66.9 to 64.1 degrees. The Acros headset can also be used to select the zero position, the golden mean between steep and slack. For the seatpost, you have the option of choosing the fully integrated Genesys, developed together with KS, or a conventional dropper post. KS and RaceFace models are available. Thanks to the steep seat angle, the Volume 2 has excellent climbing characteristics. The active suspension climbs uphill with determination and drive neutrality on technical uphills.Where did the inspiration for the Volume 2 come from?
The technical, rugged and fast trails at the southern foot of the Jura mountains around the city of Biel, where the Bold headquarters are located, are both the source of inspiration and the playground for this innovative all-mountain bike. Like every Bold bike in Biel, the Volume 2 is assembled individually and undergoes comprehensive quality control. Customer requests are taken into account and the perfect geo and suspension setup is a central part of the service when the bike is handed over.
The Volume 2 is already available for order and delivery. The 2860 gram frame is available in the color options Stealth Black and Alpine Blue.Further content on this article
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