Have tried the Nerve MR 9.0 SL 100mm, decided in the end that was more of a fast mile-muncher marathon bike, what I really want is an out and out race bike for XC. So in for a penny, this landed on my doorstep, Canyon Lux MR 9.0.....
Away from the value for money which is obvious, it's just the build quality on these things, are just totally rock solid. Time will tell but it is very confidence inspiring. I havent ridden short suspension forks for a long time, technology in our sport has moved on so much in the meantime. Both SID World Cups on the Nerve MR and these DT Swiss are so smooth, combined with a firm front end I havent found myself wishing for more help at all yet. That was my main fear, have been riding 120/130mm for a long time, I wanted something more direct.
Will let you know how I get on with the Lux. XL Carbon frame, 23.5lbs as seen. Am faffing about with the suspension to get it right as I want it. Do road and my other MTB is a Ti hardtail so am going to get that shock nice and hard and see what it can do as things dry out.
Black and white with a splash of red.....it works.

