Santa Cruz Bantam

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The All New Santa Cruz BANTAM has arrived!

Sharing the same mega-agile geometry as the Solo, the Bantam punches way above its weight for a trail bike in this category.
27.5" wheels and 125mm of single-pivot suspension combine with a robust collet pivot axle system to create a rock-solid trail tool that's as awesomely simple as it is tough.

27.5" wheels deliver those fabled rolling benefits without compromising maneuverability, leaving the Bantam fired-up to go the distance if you are.


[video=vimeo;73341409]https://vimeo.com/73341409[/video]

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Mais informações http://www.santacruzbicycles.com/bantam/
 

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"Santa Cruz has been rapidly rolling out bikes with 27.5-inch wheels this year, and unveiled its latest model just last month. The Bantam is a more affordable, single-pivot version of the company’s 125mm-travel Solo model (now called the 5010 due to a trademark dispute). Starting at $2,600, the Bantam costs considerably less than the multi-link 5010.

As the owner of a Volvo wagon with 240,000 miles on it, I can appreciate a good value. But when it comes to bike, I also value performance. I knew from experience that Santa Cruz can make a surprisingly good single pivot, so when I entered the company’s booth during Interbike’s Outdoor Demo, I passed the numerous carbon VPP multi-link test models and made a beeline from the Bantam.

After riding just a hundred yards on the desert singletrack in Bootleg Canyon, Nevada, I realized that this might be Santa Cruz’s best single-pivot bike yet. Compared to the 26-inch and 29er Superlight models I previously rode, this one felt stiffer, and the front and rear ends seemed more unified. It’s not quite on par with the company’s more expensive VPP models, but the Bantam never veered off line as I dove into narrow washes and ravines.

The bike pedaled well even with the Fox shock’s platform turned off–in fact, it puts a few multi-link designs to shame. While climbing, the Bantam felt crisp and efficient and the suspension seemed to drive the rear tire into the ground, which provided great traction on the loose dirt. The bike absorbed large and medium hits well while descending, but it seemed to be less sensitive to small bumps, especially when rolling through braking ruts.

The Bantam’s geometry is based off Santa Cruz’s longer-travel Bronson. Like that bike, this more affordable version felt stable when I was riding fast, but also remained maneuverable enough to negotiate tricky rock gardens at slow speed.

I only put a few miles on the Bantam, but this fast and efficient bike was fun to ride. And it won’t break the bank. It reminded me never to underestimate a good single-pivot bike, especially when it’s made by Santa Cruz.
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