Crush

Inspired by the Sub Zero and manufactured from a brand new tubeset for 2006, the tough-nut hardtail Crush is built to go big. Its custom specced Series 16 6061-T6 Aluminium is the secret ingredient of this super-rigid chassis, and the relaxed geometry allows the 150 mm travel fork to get busy over the ripples, bumps and boulders on the most challenging trails.

Reassuringly constructed, the custom hydro-formed downtube, with its oversize flared top section makes full contact with the ring reinforced head-tube, eliminating any unwanted flexing from the king-sized fork. Further tipping a nod to its big brother, SubZero, the Quattro Lite II seatstays finish off the immensely rigid tail end, ensuring every ounce of energy you put through the cranks is transferred via the chunky 2.35" tyres into fast-forward motion.

With a component spec straight from the ‘overbuilt’ catalogue pages, the 2006 Crush is a bike that makes you realise what ‘it’ is all about.