Devinci Spartan Carbon GX 12S // Bike Review

Reviewer Stats: 5’11” & 215 lbs The Devinci Spartan is the latest thoroughbred steed to adopt a suspension design based around a high pivot idler system. Devinci hasn’t been shy about the bike’s intentions either. It’s touted clearly as a race-ready rig capable of tackling the most demanding stages and its marketing is awash with photos of Enduro World Series mainstay Greg Callaghan railing corners on unforgiving courses such as Tweed Valley and Finale Ligure. The Spartan features 160 millimeters of travel in back and 170 millimeters up front, handled dutifully by a Fox Float X2 Elite shock and Fox Float 38 Performance Grip fork. Most Spartans will never see an EWS Queen stage, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t also equally at-home on the steepest trails in your area. The Spartan brings a level of balance to the enduro bike category that I really enjoyed. Having such plush characteristics while still retaining an agile quality make the Spartan a very attractive bike for more than just dedicated enduro racers. This bike would be an amazing tool for anyone who regularly shuttles or, if the terrain warrants it, could be a great contender for a one-bike-quiver for an aggressive rider. The Spartan’s heft and high pivot design mean you’ll have to generate a few extra watts to make it to the top of the mountain but, when you’re there, prepare to laugh the whole way down. *Geometry Specs reflect Large Size* Wheel Size: 29" Rear Travel: 160mm Fork: 170mm Wheelbase: 1261mm Chainstay: 430mm Reach: 485mm Head Tube Angle: 64.5° SEE FULL REVIEW HERE: https://freehubmag.com/reviews/devinc... DEVINCI CYCLES WEBSITE: https://www.devinci.com/en/bikes/moun... -- Subscribe to Freehub Magazine: http://bit.ly/FreehubMag Follow Us! YouTube:    / freehubmagazine   Facebook:   / freehubmag   Instagram:   / freehubmag   Twitter:   / freehubmag