First Look: The Last COAL enduro bike

Not the last coal, the Last COAL.  Not confusing at all.

From the washed-out mountainscapes of Germany’s Ruhr region comes the next Last bike:  COAL.  A 160mm of 27.5in murdered-out  enduro sleddery, the COAL sports a linkage-and-rocker-driven single pivot system.  In keeping with current trends, top tubes run long, stems short, and seat tubes stubby for maximum dropperage.

428mm chainstays should boost the fun factor while a 65° head tube keeps the front wheel reassuringly far out in front.  Five sizes will be offered and the 2.9kg/6.4lb (medium) aluminium frame should withstand both trail and uplift abuse better than carbon fibre.  In a move that many more would do well to adopt, the COAL’s dropouts can be configured for either 12x142mm or 12x148mm (Boost) hubs.  A threaded bottom bracket is always welcome, as is the versatility of a ISCG 05 chainguide tab set.

On release in February, models are slated for XS-XL riders.  Preorders will open on 1st November, with pricing and build details released by that time.  Last is a consumer-direct company registered in England and Wales.