Mountain Bike Action

$3875

29. 6 pounds Medium

12"

16. 7"

23. 8"

67.5º

73º

30. 25"

44. 5"

140mm ( 5. 5")

None Steel Fox Custom 34 Float 140 Fit CTD with Trail Adjust none Race Face Turbine Race Face Turbine Maxxis Ardent EXO ( 27. 5" x 2. 4")

Race Face Aeffect Thomson Elite Dropper Race Face Respond ( 31", 785mm)

Hope Race EVO E4

None Shimano XT Shimano SLX Race Face Turbine CINCH DM Race Face Turbine 30T Shimano SLX 11-36 10 speed None. Weighed with Shimano SPD

CHUMBA RASTRO

Price Weight Frame tested Bottom bracket height Chainstay length Top tube length Head tube angle Seat tube angle Standover height Wheelbase Suspension travel (front)

Suspension travel (rear)

Frame material Fork Shock Rims Hubs Tires Saddle Seatpost Handlebar Brakes Front derailleur Rear derailleur Shifters Crankset Chainrings Cassette Pedals

Natural habitat: The Rastro is a relatively fast bike, but it’s not nearly as much at home on smooth singletrack as it is picking its way through chunder. The slack geometry and long-travel fork make for a bike that’s not afraid of rocky trails.

Ascender of choice: There’s no more efficient choice for climbing than a hardtail. While the Rastro might not be the lightest bike we’ve tested, there’s no denying that the zero inches of rear suspension make for a bike that cruises uphill nicely.

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