This bike wants airtime and long days in the hills. It feels planted when you hammer through rock gardens. It pops when you want to send it off lips and drops. It holds speed on rough climbs and brakes hard when the line tightens. Simple: it makes the ride more fun.

Why it rides like it does:

The frame is stout but lively. A burly fork gives 140mm of playful travel up front. Wide tyres bite hard and smooth out the trail. The result is a bike that can be playful off jumps and calm when the trail gets rowdy.

Built to be used:

Parts are chosen to last and perform. Powerful four-piston brakes let you modulate speed with confidence. A 12-speed drivetrain keeps shifts crisp across a huge gear range. The dropper seatpost gets the saddle out of the way when you need it. No fluff – just components that keep you on the trail and smiling.

Everyday value:

This is the best-specced San Quentin yet, without a sky-high price. You get high-end feel in a package that’s ready to ride straight out of the box. It’s tough, capable and honest – made for people who want to ride hard and have a blast doing it.