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#6 on this list
Sight
Norco
Canadian-designed with size-specific chainstays, so a size large does not ride like a wheelbarrow. Great value in alloy.
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#7 on this list
Spectral
Canyon
Direct-to-consumer pricing on a frame that would cost 40 percent more through a shop. Suspension tune is well matched out of the box.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Sight | Spectral |
|---|---|---|
| Intended Use | All-Mountain / Trail | — |
| Travel (Front) | 160mm | Typically 150mm |
| Travel (Rear) | 150mm | Typically 140mm |
| Wheel Size | 29" (mixed also available) | 29-inch or Mixed (Mullet) |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy | Aluminum or Carbon Fiber |
| Pedals Included | No | — |
| Category | — | Trail / All-Mountain |
| Rider Focus | — | Aggressive Trail, All-rounder |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Sight
- Size-specific rear center
- Strong alloy value
- Progressive leverage curve
- Heavier alloy frame
- Limited dealer network in some regions
Spectral
- Excellent price for the spec
- Well-sorted stock suspension tune
- Integrated storage on newer frames
- No shop assembly
- Warranty handled by mail
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