Over the previous few months just a few of our workers have put this do-it-all versatile hardtail, all-round journey bike to the take a look at…

I’ll start by sharing my very own private expertise with the bike! The primary outing I had was on our workers experience to Rivington Brewery alongside the Leeds to Liverpool Canal, Healy Nab and Rivington bike trails. I discovered I had glorious management on the climbs and extra technical sections, making it an ideal alternative for cross-country and path driving.

I additionally opted to take the Malt 725 for an extended day of driving on the paths on a very moist day and it didn’t let me down. The frameset is manufactured from 725 CRMO metal tubing which is a light-weight and powerful metal alloy and I used to be pleasantly shocked simply how gentle the bike felt over just a few hours of driving.

Rob has additionally put the Malt 725 to the take a look at this 12 months. Right here he’s pictured at Lee Quarry Mountain Bike Path! The quarry is stuffed with drops, berms and different technical options, so made an ideal testing floor for this succesful hardtail.

“I discovered the bike to be loads of enjoyable, it felt very playful and responsive. It’s been some time since I’ve had a hardtail bike and this one is greater than able to ripping spherical a path centre.”

For an reasonably priced arduous tail to tackle weekend adventures, you’ll be able to’t go unsuitable… Outfitted with Enhance dropouts you need to use the bike as a 29er in addition to 27.5+ with as much as 3″ tyre. The Malt 725 SLX options full Shimano SLX M7100 12 pace transmission, RockShox Judy Silver TK forks with 120mm journey, WTB Wheelset with Magura brakeset and Controltech Elements ending off this stunning bike.

You possibly can take a look at our video the the Merlin Malt 725 in motion right here.

And for the complete bike spec merely click on right here!