The latest version sees Kona move toward cross-country and trail bike efficiency with superb ride quality. The Kona Kahuna hardtail mountain bike has been around for decades, with the brand continually refining the bike. With a 140mm travel RockShox fork and SRAM groupset, the Stoic has a great spec for the price, although there are also two less costly versions of the Stoic in Canyon’s lineup, starting from £799. This aluminium bike might be aimed at descending, but it won’t make getting to the top of a trail a drag because it ascends surprisingly fast considering its burly 14.86kg weight and gnarly tyres. The dropper post also opens up plenty of room for you to move around. The long wheelbase helps spit you out of turns perfectly and you can maintain control over rocks and roots. It achieves this thanks to a solid rear end that can gain speed from every rise and fall in the trail as well as the modern, slack geometry. £1,639 / $1,799 / AU$2,649 / €1,699 as testedĬanyon says the Stoic 4 is “the best Enduro hardtail”, and it is true that the bike can fly down descents like a full-suspension bike – as long as things don’t get too rough – while retaining that hardtail simplicity.The Canyon Stoic 4 has a modern geometry that provides plenty of control on descents. It’s ripe for upgrades and we’d choose to turn it into a light and fast mile-munching machine. But despite these issues, the MTR 8.9 is a fun bike to ride. On descents, the SRAM Guide T brakes can feel wooden and the bike is a little noisy. The inclusion of a dropper post enhances the bike’s ride and improves flow on trail centre loops, for which it is well-suited. The RockShox 35 Gold RL front fork also does a good job at absorbing bumps, even on steep climbs.ĭespite only having an 11-50t cassette and 32t front chainring, the bike doesn’t feel lacking in gears, thanks to its low weight and snappy suspension. It still has enough give, absorbing small bumps. The rear suspension doesn’t bob too much under pedalling, rewarding your input with quick acceleration. However, the seat-tube angle does feel too relaxed when climbing steep gradients. The bike is comfortable and has a relaxed riding position. It has the same alloy frame, geometry and suspension as its pricier sibling but with a more affordable SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain. The Boardman MTR 8.9 is the less expensive version of the MTR 9.0. Extreme riding exposes the bike’s limits.The Boardman MTR 8.9 has the same geometry as the MTR 9.0.
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