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Why would you want a 6in travel trail bike anyway? Certainly that extra few inches aren’t needed for the climb up the mountain - it must be all about the adrenaline rush descent right? With it’s slacker angles, extended centre-front dimension and slightly raised BB height certainly the 506 produces the most confidence inspiring position and barnstorming performance on the descent.

But then again before you tip into the next flat out downhill singletrack you’re gonna have to pedal it to the top first. And that’s where our unique long travel Freefloater suspension system kicks in - as you might expect its superior action extends beyond its ability to superbly handle those square edge bumps or a mistimed landing when you might case it on the way down. Because with its minimal chain growth and pedal feedback the Freefloater design simultaneously provides plush action allied with instant acceleration. ‘Wow that pedals brilliantly’ is the usual reaction. Pedalling through mush up the next climb is a thing of the past with the ‘506.

And with additional frame reinforcement in the way of thicker head and seat tube walls, top tube gusset, plus a gracefully curved top tube to produce the same stand over as a 5in travel bike you’ll see this is one of the most focused long travel trail bikes your money can buy.

RC506 FRAMESET MATRIX
COLOUR	PRICE
ANODISED SATIN AU NATURAL ALLOY	£1495
PAINTED GLOSS METALLIC SLICK GREY	£1395

FRAMESET INCLUDES:
Frame, Quick Release Seat Clamp.