But this is far from a flexy, noodly frame that relies on pseudo suspension to keep you comfy – it’s designed to perform at the highest level, and as such treats you to a ride of utter composure with well-balanced handling that was never fazed by any of the ambitious turns we threw it in to. Changing line mid-corner is drama-free, the enlarged bottom bracket aids maximal sprint efforts, and that tight back end gives it a fine kick that’ll see you scurrying away like Thomas Voeckler in the Alps