Bike category: All Mountain
- Price range: from 3000 Euro
- Weight: 13.8-15.7 kilos
- Spring travel: 140-160 mm
Arc8 Extra Air Factory
- Price: 7499 Euro
- Weight: 13.8 kg
- Tested in: BIKE 06/25
- Spring travel: 160/160 mm
- Special features: Slider rear triangle
The Arc8 for 7499 euros shines with its first-class equipment and the outstandingly low weight of less than 14 kilos. The playfulness is truly unique for a bike with 160 millimetres of travel. The downhill expertise is also impressive. The extremely slack steering angle in combination with the high front end ensures a confident ride, while the suspension does a great job. Only the climbing characteristics and suspension efficiency could be even better and require you to reach for the platform lever.
Advantages and disadvantages
- Plus: Extremely light-footed and playful; high-quality chassis
- Minus: Rear end bobs a lot
Rockrider Feel 900 LT
- Price: 2980 Euro
- Weight: 15.7 kg
- Tested in: BIKE 05/25
- Spring travel: 160/150 mm
- Special features: none
The Rockrider Feel from sporting goods giant Decathlon not only offers a lot of bike for the money, but also shines with its impeccable function. Thanks to the central riding position, the Feel climbs very well and remains extremely stable when pedalling. Downhill, the suspension works harmoniously, responds well and offers plenty of traction. The successful suspension and the riding position perfectly integrated into the bike ensure that this really inexpensive all-mountain bike is recommended for purchase.
Advantages and disadvantages
- Plus: High-quality and well-functioning suspension elements; harmonious handling
- Minus: short telescopic support; relatively high weight; slow-rolling tyres
If you want to pedal to the summit under your own steam and are focussed on descending, there's no getting around these bikes. - Adrian Kaether, Editor Test & Technology
YT Jeffsy Core 3
- Price: 3999 Euro
- Weight: 15.1 kg
- Tested in: BIKE 02/25
- Spring travel: 150/145 mm
- Special features: Storage compartment
Despite the rather hefty weight of just over 15 kilos, the Jeffsy accelerates efficiently and also cuts a fine figure on long tours. Downhill, the All Mountain benefits from the uncomplicated and intuitive handling typical of YT. Thanks to the balanced geometry, from the first turn of the cranks it's all about getting on and feeling good. In terms of equipment quality, the Jeffsy is positioned in the midfield and offers solid components without exuding extravagance.
Advantages and disadvantages
- Plus: Feel-good geometry; successful handling and chassis
- Minus: Very small storage compartment opening; only small water bottle possible; protruding seat stay on the right
