- #Calibre bossnut mountain bike full#
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The amazing thing about the Bossnut is that nothing needs upgrading to complete a totally sorted package.
#Calibre bossnut mountain bike plus#
The switchable clutch mechanism on the Shadow Plus rear derailleur increases spring strength to stop chain slap and makes a future switch to a single chainring up front simple. The shifters use integrated I-Spec mounts for a clean cockpit and the brakes offer decent feel and control.
#Calibre bossnut mountain bike full#
The WTB i23 rims and tyres are tubeless ready if you add tape and valves, and the combination of Vigilante front and Bee Line rear tyres gives a great balance of traction and speed.Ī full set of Shimano Deore stop and go gear brings a ton of small but significant features as well as slick 20-speed shifting and proven durability. The Sektor fork they sit on top of is the same slightly heavy, steel-legged Silver model found on such peers as Boardman’s FS Team, but a 15mm axle gives accurate wheel placement and line-holding in hairy situations. The confidently slack-steering angles connect with a properly wide bar for maximum control The confidently slack-steering angles of the bossnut connect with a properly wide bar for maximum control: The 760mm Ritchey bar gives loads of trail-taming leverage and the matching stem gives a good balance of responsive but not twitchy steering manners for a range of riders and riding.
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Even if you go through the spec with a fine-tooth comb it’s a genuinely weak-link free selection that we’d be content with on a bike at twice the price. Where Calibre really starts to score with the Bossnut is componentry. Sizing options are limited to small, medium and large though, and the reach is adequate rather than stretched so you may want to size up. The geometry is bang-on for technical trail riding too, with a slacker than listed 66.7-degree head angle but relatively steep 73.5-degree seat angle and standard issue 340mm BB height proving Calibre hasn’t just stuck a long fork in an old, out of date frame. The Monarch rear shock uses a relatively firm compression damping setting to keep suspension bounce to a minimum While Calibre has done a truly outstanding job with the design and equipping of the Bossnut Evo, it unsurprisingly hits its limits slightly earlier than the 40 to 50 percent more expensive bikes it is often compared to.The monarch rear shock uses a relatively firm compression damping setting to keep suspension bounce to a minimum: The Recon fork retains control a long way down rocky descents before your forearms start to blow up, and is easy to adjust for rider weight, too. The simple Monarch R shock has better peak oil flow than more complex compression-adjustable dampers, so the 130mm of rear travel will swallow surprisingly large blocks and drops before things get sketchy.Īlthough there’s no lockout lever for climbs and road sections, the Evo pedals well enough that this isn’t an issue. The Calibre’s back end isn’t as rock-meltingly smooth as some of its competitors, but it does a good job of minimising impact force while keeping the bike level and the rear wheel connected. In short, the geometry works just fine for what most people spending £1,000 are going to think of as mountain biking. The 67-degree head angle means the fork doesn’t flop around like a sulky teenager on steep climbs. It’s quicker and easier to change direction in tighter situations, though, encouraging you to play with trail features rather than plough through them. There’s routing for an internal or external dropper seatpost cable/hose, but you’ll have to add the actual post yourself Andy Lloyd / Immediate Media
With a relatively short 445mm reach and 1,145mm wheelbase (large), it doesn’t feel as unshakably stable through rocks and roots or scythe through high-load turns like longer bikes.
The 45mm stem ties everything together nicely, so the steering is light and obedient but the bike doesn’t need to be pointed downhill and moving fast for it to make sense. Your initial contact with a bike is always important, and the Evo’s 780mm bar and 67-degree head angle give a reassuringly safe feel, without being super-wide or slack. The Kore bar and own-brand stem match the handling well. Shimano’s Deore brakes offer better modulation and power than their M300-series anchors, and SRAM’s clunky NX 11-speed shifter and rear mech are relentlessly reliable. The WTB rims are wide for extra tyre support and easy to turn tubeless, and the tyres are acceptable for the price. While the Recon fork isn’t the latest Boost-width (110mm) version, its 15mm thru-axle adds welcome steering accuracy and security compared to a QR. The 67-degree head angle, 780mm bar and 45mm stem increase control and confidence without being a handful on flatter/climbing trails Andy Lloyd / Immediate MediaĬalibre has put together an outstanding package for £999 (with discount card).
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