This amazing ride impression that riders have reported is backed up by lap times and measured segments. This is because unless you are on extremely rough trails, the limiting factor is usually not the suspension travel, but the position that the rider has on the bike and the way it handles.

Most riders who have tried this bike swear that they can go just as fast on downhill trails as they do on their standard, “big” trail / all mountain bikes. All available alternatives either have old-school geometry or are heavy and slow to pedal. It burns trails unlike anything else on the market. Radical geometry and a beefy 120mm fork presented in an ultra-light weight package give the rider a unique experience. Today we all know that progressive geometry is the way to go – even in lightweight XC / trail bikes! The Synonym TR is really a game changer. But The Synonym was the herald of a revolution. The ultra-slack head angle, massive reach and very steep seat tube had never been used in a short travel bike. This bike was miles away from any short travel bike out there. When we launched the Synonym people shook their heads in disbelief.

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