We left nothing on the table with the Reaction Hybrid SLT. The powerful Bosch CX drive, 800Wh PowerTube battery and Kiox 500 display is just the start. We selected Shimano's XT Di2 1x12 gears for their flawless electronic shifting, then added matching XT 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes with Bosch's sophisticated ABS technology on the front brake for extra safety. Light, tough Newmen Performance 30 wheels wear Schwalbe's Smart Sam 2.6in tyres with a lightweight Kevlar bead, for the best possible grip. There's a Fox 36 Float AWL fork with 120mm travel to take care of the bumps (Fox 34 with 100mm for 27.5in wheel models). With a remote dropper seatpost, our clever Variable Grip System and a super-comfortable gel saddle, all that's left is for you to decide where you'll ride next weekend.Frame descriptionThe Reaction Hybrid's neat and tidy design is no accident. With the 800Wh PowerTube battery neatly concealed and the Bosch CX drive housed securely, its svelte lines disguise lots of clever features. It's PowerMore-ready, making it easy to add up to 250Wh of extra battery capacity. The integrated seat clamp and cable routing complement the clean aesthetic. There's a pre-installed chain guide, and it's ready to accept ACID mudguards and a luggage carrier... plus, with X-Connect, adding a compatible ACID front light is as simple as plugging it into the headset. And, with Size Split, it's easy to find the perfect fit for every rider. We've thought of everything, so you can just ride.
Fully equipped means what it says: Semi-Integrated Carrier 2.1 for your essentials, mudguards to help keep you dry, hub dynamo-powered lights so you can see and be seen, and a kickstand for parking. At the heart of all this practicality is the Editor SLX FE's unapologetically elegant aluminium frame with full carbon fork – a taut, nimble and inspiring combination for urban cycling. The 11-speed Shimano Alfine hub, driven by a clean and quiet Gates carbon belt, offers a huge range of gears as well as quiet operation and low maintenance. And, with Schwalbe Motion Big Apple 55mm tyres and powerful Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, you can slow and stop safely whatever the weather throws at you.Frame descriptionThe Nulane ONE's frame is a masterpiece of elegant form combined with practical function. We've taken our High Performance Aluminium and crafted it into an elegant structure with Smooth Welding and carefully chosen tube profiles. The integrated seat clamp and Semi-Internal Cable Routing complement the clean aesthetic, and we finished off with an aluminium fork. But it's not just great to look at. There's clearance for 50mm tyres – 45mm with mudguards fitted – and extra mounting points on the top tube for optional accessories like a frame bag or multi-tool, as well as all the usual attachment points for carrier and mudguards. It's the best of all worlds.
Power and control go hand-in-hand. So, with the Aim SLT, we paired Shimano's wide-ranging, easy-to-use and utterly dependable 1x12 gears – including an XT derailleur – with the tenacious grip of Schwalbe 2.25in tyres – so every little bit of effort you put in propels you forward. To increase comfort and control on even bumpy trails, we fitted an easily adjustable Suntour air-sprung suspension fork with 100mm travel. And, to ensure that you can always slow and stop safely, we added a set of powerful Shimano hydraulic disc brakes. Now it's over to you...Frame descriptionYou'll notice that the Aim's High Performance Aluminium frame features almost organic lines, carefully crafted tube profiles and joints that are so smooth, one tube practically flows into the next. None of that is an accident – we believe a frame that functions brilliantly should also have an elegant form. To that end, we routed cables internally – including provision for a dropper seatpost. Mounting points include compatibility with our Semi-Integrated Carrier 2.1 and a flat mount kickstand, while a tapered head tube ensures confidence-inspiring handling and the replaceable gear hanger means it's easy to get up and running again in the event of a knock to the derailleur. We sweat the detail, so you can just pedal...
