The brand new Daring Cycles Unplugged options 160mm of rear journey managed by a redesign of the Swiss model’s signature inside suspension know-how, transferring the shock to a horizontal place.
The brand new enduro bike shall be out there in two construct choices that includes a 170mm entrance fork, with the frameset out there individually.
The Unplugged Final sits on the prime of the tree and is priced at €10,999, with the Unplugged Professional positioned under it at €8,999, whereas the frameset will price €5,999.
Each bikes characteristic an array of Syncros elements, together with the one-piece Hixon iC carbon handlebars, including to the bike’s built-in styling.
Daring says now the inner rear shock sits horizontally within the entrance triangle versus vertically, it makes the centre of gravity even decrease than the earlier mannequin.
The bike is appropriate with each mullet and 29er configurations.
Hidden shocks
Consistent with Daring’s present bikes, the brand new Unplugged body options an internally mounted shock.
The model says this stiffens the body and lowers the centre of gravity, all whereas defending the shock from the weather.
The decrease centre of gravity provides the bike superior dealing with, in response to Daring.
Daring says defending the shock, which is a Fox Float X Nude, from water and dust retains its seals secure, bettering efficiency whereas additionally extending its service intervals.
Positioning the shock so low is alleged to make the Unplugged appropriate with dropper posts with as much as 200mm of drop in sizes M to XL.
The shock is accessed via the detachable down tube protector, which additionally homes a multi-tool. It additionally accommodates what Daring calls a ‘Save The Day Equipment’, which includes a mini pump, tyre levers and a spare tube.
Daring additionally contains its TracLoc know-how. This lets you change the compression damping and the spring curve from a distant swap on the handlebar.
A Traction mode reduces the suspension journey and stiffens the shock, and a full lockout ought to imply the Unplugged is environment friendly on the best way again up the hill.
The know-how is just like that on Scott’s Genius path bikes, additionally that includes an exterior indicator for setting sag ranges and for seeing how a lot journey is getting used.
The shock attaches on to the linkage, making it compact. Daring says utilizing a digital pivot linkage improves the suspension really feel and braking response.
Like many different enduro bikes in the marketplace, the brand new Unplugged includes a flip chip. This lets you change the underside bracket top by +/-5mm.
Daring says within the bike’s slackest setting, the top angle is 64.5 levels, though this may be made 1 diploma steeper by rotating the headset cups 180 levels.
Daring Unplugged spec and value
Daring Unplugged Final
- Fork: Ohlins M.2 Air 170mm
- Drivetrain: SRAM X01 Eagle AXS
- Brakes: Shimano XTR M9120
- Wheels: Syncros Revelstoke 1.5
- Tyres: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO (f), Maxxis Minion DHF (r)
Daring Unplugged Professional
- Fork: Fox 38 Float Efficiency 170mm
- Drivetrain: SRAM GX Eagle AXS
- Brakes: Shimano SLX M7120
- Wheels: Syncros Revelstoke 2
- Tyres: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO (f), Maxxis Minion DHF (r)