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| Trek Superfly Elite |
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First Ride:
Trek Superfly Elite
Snappy reflexes with ultra-sharp steering
Trek was one of the earliest proponents of carbon 29" hardtails and its latest Superfly Elite 29er hardtail gets a wholly revamped frame for 2011. The test period has only just begun but it's already evident that this new version is notably sharper and leaner than its forebear.
Ride and handling: stiffer chassis delivers quick moves but a stiff ride, too
The Superfly's standout feature is its brilliant handling, courtesy of the Trek-exclusive G2 fork crown and its increased offset that produces trail figures similar to those of a standard 26"-wheeled bike. While other 29" frames can produce good handling characteristics via slightly steeper head tube angles or by simply having ultra-stiff, flex-free front ends, the Superfly tackles the root of the issue and just feels flat-out 'normal' with little to no adjustment period required... (continued)
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| Trek's rider Willow Koerber on Superfly |
