The RockShox Recon fork settles into its early travel more readily than the X-Fusion RC32 on the Sentier too, helping the front tyre to keep in touch with the ground. However, a much longer reach (495mm) makes the Calibre more comfortable and manageable when climbing steep gradients.Įxtra room between the saddle and grips creates a more open body position, making it easier to gulp down air, and brings the torso forward so it’s easier to maintain front-wheel grip. I measured the effective seat angle at 73.8 degrees, which is slightly slacker than that of the Vitus. If you’re not sure, make sure to try a bike for size at GO Outdoors. This means the bike will be too small for anyone with an inseam over 90cm or so, unless there’s another £100-plus in the budget for a longer post. At 190cm and with an inseam of 93cm, I found the saddle was about 30mm too low with the seatpost at its maximum height in the frame. While Calibre’s size guide suggests that the XL bike should fit riders from 183cm to 198cm tall (6ft to 6ft 6in), this is a bit optimistic. One thing to be aware of is the Line 29’s super-short seat tube (485mm, XL), especially because it’s combined with a short seatpost (270mm from the minimum insertion line to the saddle rails). This isn’t a deal-breaker, but it’s something that could be improved.īeing picky, I’d also prefer an 800mm handlebar to the 780mm stock bar, but this is personal preference. However, while the Vigilante here is tubeless-ready, the Trail boss isn’t, so I wouldn’t swap them round for fear of flatting. I’d prefer the larger-volume, faster-rolling Trail Boss on the rear (for more cushioning, because it’s a hardtail) and the grippier Vigilante tread pattern up front. One odd choice is the decision to spec a 2.6in WTB Trail Boss tyre up front and a 2.3in Vigilante out back. While taller riders will need a longer post, the KS dropper works well Steve Behr
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