"I'm gonna start this off by saying this bike looks freaking awesome. It really stands out from the crowd of similar-looking carbon and aluminum bikes with oversized tubes and familiar suspension designs. I don't want to overstate it, but like many handmade bikes, it's more like a functional piece of art than any mass-produced bike could ever hope to be."
"I made some changes to suspension settings, handlebar controls, and touchpoints to dial it in to my preferences and squeezed in another couple of rides. In total, I logged around 60 miles of trail riding and ~7,500 feet of climbing and descending. That's certainly not enough for a long-term review, but I got a really good feel for how it performs on a wide range of terrain, and what sets it apart from the mainstream competition."
The Apogee One is a full-suspension mountain bike produced in late 2024 that combines steel front and rear frame members with a machined aluminum Free Float Module. The design juxtaposes classic steel appeal with a modern industrial aesthetic, resulting in a handmade, eye-catching appearance that departs from commonplace carbon and aluminum models. Test rides occurred on South Lake Tahoe trails in cool, rainy fall conditions, and approximately 60 miles of riding with ~7,500 feet of climbing and descending were completed while adjusting suspension, controls, and touchpoints. The bike delivers a clear sense of performance across diverse terrain despite limited mileage.
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