First Ride: The Priority Vanth
The Priority Vanth was tested on the trails at Whistler bike park, boasting a unique suspension linkage, gearbox, and Gates belt drive. Author's summary: Impressive stability on rough terrain.
Riding a prototype bike with innovative features sparked curiosity. The bike handled rough terrain with ease, feeling well-balanced front-to-back.
- 165mm travel bike performed well on rough runs
- No negative issues with the belt drive system were noticed
The prototype Vanth I tested was not built with its production component spec.