The Thunderbolt, which is based on 27.5-inch wheels, is getting company: the 130-millimetre trail fully is already on the market in a stylish carbon version - and now a completely redesigned aluminum counterpart is following. The stroke at the front and rear remains the same, while the engineers have worked on the suspension curve of the light alloy bike: The rear suspension should willingly release its 130 millimeters of travel and at the same time be very drive-neutral on the climbs. The Ride9 geometry adjustment is also on board, which allows the Thunderbolt to be given different geometry options.

Also worth mentioning is the so-called Size Specific Tune: the Canadians give the bikes different pre-settings on the shock depending on the frame size, so that the optimum shock kinematics with fine response, good support and progressive spring characteristics are on board ex works.

And the best thing about the Thunderbolt Alloy? It is already available from stock in Switzerland via distributor Chris Sports: The Thunderbolt Alloy 50, color purple, is available for CHF 3,699 and the Thunderbolt Alloy 30, color purple, for CHF 2,999. The weights are also impressive, both bikes weigh just under 13kg for frame size medium.

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