AIRDROP BITMAP WORKS

£2,799 Fresh supplies for UK hardtail fans

Airdrop’s Sheffield-born hardtail spent two years in development while they refined its aggressive geometry. It’s available in four sizes, each with a roomy reach (460mm on the large) and a low standover height that allows plenty of clearance for a long-stroke dropper post. There’s 45mm of bottom bracket drop to help you rail corners and short 420mm chainstays to keep the bike agile despite its 65-degree head angle. It’s available as a frame (£449) or in several 140mm-forked full builds, including the Works model pictured here. Buyers can expect all the features of a modern enduro bike minus the rear travel, including Boost spacing, clearance for a 2.6in tyre and an ISCG-05 chain guide mount. www.airdropbikes.com