Has anyone ever owned a bike that for whatever reason, took their riding to another level? A bike that just ticked all the boxes for you and allowed you to ride more confidently than you had on any other bike?
I, like most of you, have had my fair share of bikes and seem to be on the never ending search for the holy grail of bikes that suits my style and riding ability perfectly and enables me to ride beyond what I believe I am capable. It's completely personal and isn't based on modern geometries, bar lengths, travel etc etc but on what suits you.
Surprisingly I found my perfect bike for UK downhill and it was far from expected. I built up a DMR Bolt because I just don't feel comfortable on full-on downhill rigs (too much for the UK and me!)so I took a punt on the Bolt and it's almost been a revelatory experience for me. Riding the FOD Downhill runs, Aston Hill, Stile Cop and Bringewood suddenly my riding has come alive. I'm hopping stuff I'd normally just plod through, carving the corners with actual control as opposed to just battling for grip. I'm just a faster more controlled rider.
I've found my perfect bike (so far). Anyone else?


