2025 Calibre Bossnut: Still the best value full-sus MTB? First ride review

Calibre has just released the latest version of its much loved Bossnut. In this video, Alan Muldoon takes the bike to Sheffield for a first ride review and to speak with Jonny from Calibre to learn more about it. Alan also shares his thoughts on the new Calibre Bossnut. When Calibre launched the original Bossnut almost a decade ago, it totally changed the game. It was the first entry-level full suspension bike that was designed with the rider in mind, not just the bottom line. It could be ridden hard, had fun on, and the parts package was cherry picked with performance in mind. Ten years on, and Calibre is back with the next generation of Bossnut. The new bike has more travel than before, bigger 29in wheels and an altogether sleeker aluminium frame. It has the same DNA though. Best of all it comes in five frame sizes to offer a better fit, where the size XS uses smaller 27.5in wheels to keep the proportions in check. Combine the size range with the modern geometry and the new Bossnut is ready to shred. Yes, the price has crept up, but it now comes with a dropper seat post as standard, so that’s one upgrade you won’t have to make. In fact, given the quality of the new frame, the Bossnut is designed for upgrading. Want to switch to MX wheels? That’s easy, because Caliber will have an MX shock extender to correct the geometry. In fact all of the spare parts for the frame will be made in Sheffield, so Calibre will be able to keep your Bossnut on the trails for the foreseeable future. To get the headline price of £1,499 you need to be a Go Outdoors Club Card member, so it’s definitely worth signing up as this only costs £5. Here's a link to the Calibre Bossnut at Go Outdoors: https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awi... And if you want to know more about how the new Calibre Bossnut rode, then head over to www.mbr.co.uk where you can read our detailed first ride/review. 2025 Calibre Bossnut Specification Frame 6061 aluminium Frame travel 135mm (135mm measured) Shock RockShox Deluxe Select R (210x55mm) Fork RockShox Recon Silver Fork travel 140mm (42mm offset) Hubs Shimano TC500 110/148mm Rims Alloy 30mm internal Front tyre Maxxis Minion DHF EXO 29x2.5in Rear tyre Maxxis Forekaster EXO 29x2.4in Chainset Shimano Cues 32t, 170mm. Shifter Shimano Cues 10-speed Derailleur Shimano Cues U600 Cassette Shimano Cues 11-48t Brakes Shimano MT401 2-piston Rotor sizes 180/180mm Handlebar Calibre 780mm Stem Calibre 45mm Seat post X-Fusion Manic 170mm (L/XL) Saddle Calibre Trail Weight: 16.84kg (37.13 lb) Sizes: XS (27.5in), S, M, L, XL (29in) We may earn a commission when purchasing through affiliate links in this description. Click here to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/MBRmagaz... More at: MBR: http://www.mbr.co.uk/ Facebook:   / mbrmagazine   Twitter:   / mbrmagazine   Instagram:   / mbrmagazine   #mountainbiking #MTB #mountainbikes