Cannondale's Claymore 1 has set a new standard for all-mountain bikes. It pairs a tough aluminum frame with Fox's innovative DYAD shock that lets you choose between 180mm or 110mm of travel so you can pedal new terrain and descend like a World Cup racer, all with the flick of a switch. Add a 180/140mm adjustable-travel Fox Talas fork, Mavic Crossmax wheels and surefooted Schwalbe tires to the mix, and the steepest, roughest trails turn to easy cruisers. You also get a wide-range SRAM/Shimano 20-speed drivetrain for pedaling versatility, powerful Avid X0 discs with 8/7-inch rotors, a low-rise Syntace carbon bar and RockShox's adjustable-height Reverb post.$5,499.99 a little bit too much for my taste |