FAST, NIMBLE TRAIL MACHINE
Tomac Bicycles built a cult following in the late 1990s for producing some of the best early dual-suspension bikes, but it quietly folded in 2005. The company has reemerged this year with a line of bicycles that includes the beautifully executed Snyper 140. Using a single-pivot design, the aluminum frame delivers 5.5 inches of front and rear travel. The upright riding position performs best on technical terrain, but the Snyper is still an efficient pedaler. Components are a downhill-worthy mishmash of FSA and Shimano XT, though we’d probably switch out the Sun Ringlé wheels for something more sprightly. 29.2 lbs, L; tomac.com