The four-piston brakes, combined with this modern shape, worked well on slow-speed and techy descents, as long as the tyres could keep pace. The Fox Rhythm 34 front fork comes with a GRIP damper and 140mm of travel. Russell Burton / Our Media When temperatures drop below zero, fleece jumpers keep you warm. But fleece doesn't only have an outstanding thermal performance, it also makes the jumper breathable. Therefore, sweat can escape without an uncomfortable feeling, and your body is protected from overheating. It’ll hold speed well, and encourage you to push harder and develop your skills, ensuring it was one of the most relaxed and fun bikes to ride.

The Stumpjumper is slightly outgunned in more technical high-speed terrain compared to the other bikes on test. Russell Burton / Our Media We offer next working day delivery, if placed before 1.00pm on our normal working days. Please call for costs. The Stumpy is very much a classic trail bike. It does everything pretty well – it climbs with the minimum of fuss, covers rolling terrain well enough that I’d happily spin all day on it, and when posed with a technical descent, has enough grunt to get to the bottom without throwing its toys out of the pram. There’s a little pedal bob on the Stumpjumper but, overall, it’s a perfectly competent climber. Russell Burton / Our MediaWhen you really start to slam it into terrain, or load it up into a berm, you can feel the chassis squirm, and this is more pronounced the heavier you are. You can call us on a normal working day on 01562 863464 to upgrade to a special before 1.00pm next day delivery if required. Looking for a midway point between the Mountain Bike and the BMX? A Jump Bike is perfect for you. Whether you’re into riding through the cities or going dirt jumping, a Jump Bike has got you covered for both activities. Jump Bikes utilise the smaller frames, similar to that of a BMX Bike alongside the sturdiness and durability of Mountain Bikes. That is what makes it perfect for those looking for a Bike for dirt jumps, or for just cruising round the cities. While no bikes are immune to bottoming out, there was a bit of a thunk with this Stumpy on the worst terrain – an additional volume spacer should mitigate against this.

Stitched CFR Trial: You value maximum agility, minimal weight, and optimal control for all jumps? With the Canyon Stitched CFR Trial, you'll get a lightweight dirt jump bike designed for the pros. Though similar on paper, the Process 134 feels like a more specialised machine. It’s much more sluggish on the climbs, and along flatter terrain than the Stumpy, so riders who like big miles might err towards the Specialized. The rear Purgatory’s T7 compound isn’t the softest, nor the tread the most aggressive, and thus it feels as though the suspension really massages the tyre’s abilities here. That said, the majority of the time, when the rear suspension was required to support shifts in body weight, whether in a berm or in the upslope of a jump, the support is there to push against.

In its low setting, the seat angle on my bike measured up at 77.3 degrees, with my preferred saddle height (S4 bike, 182cm tall, 71cm saddle height). This is pretty steep, certainly in the context of Trail Bike of the Year. As such, saddle position on steep climbs was good. Specialized Stumpjumper Comp descending performance A good jumper fits any purpose. Be it for hiking, climbing, for work, or as comfortable casual wear, sporty modern sweaters are always a great choice. Sweaters are an integral part of the modern fashion world and have been for decades. Invented in the 1950s, jumpers have been a quite popular and versatile piece of clothing for a long time. Despite or maybe even due to their sporty and leisure character, jumpers have become fashionable everyday wear. Their many positive characteristics have made jumpers popular as outdoor wear as well. What can you expect of a good jumper? In slopestyle or classic skateparks, hardtail bikes also perform well. The stiff rear end gives you the necessary support to pedal efficiently. A dirt bike with full suspension offers additional travel and greater reserves for higher jumps and particularly rough terrain. What dirt jump bikes does Canyon offer? However, the GRIP damper always impresses our testers, it’s not as sophisticated as the GRIP2, found on Performance Elite and Factory Fox forks, but I find its lighter tune friendlier on my hands, and 95 per cent of the time, well up to the job. Four-piston brakes are a welcome addition on this very competent descender. Russell Burton / Our Media