140 millimetres of rear suspension travel, a geometry that corresponds to a trail bike, developed in California: These are the key data of the Datum frame from manufacturer Digit Bikes. The fork has 150 or 160 millimetres of suspension travel, the rear wheel has a 27.5" format and a 29er wheel at the front. By integrating the shock into the top tube, the frame has an independent, tidy design. The option to install dropper posts with up to 20 cm travel and two water bottles on all frame sizes will also be welcome.

Start-up funding is currently taking place on Kickstarter, which has already reached around 75 percent of the funding target after just a few days. The campaign will run until October 2, 2021 and the Datum frame should be ready for delivery in spring 2022. Further bikes with suspension travel below and above 140 millimetres are to be added to the portfolio.