That sweet middle ground between a cyclocross bike and a 29er that makes it the best all-around bike one can build.

Featuring a Reynolds 725 tubeset and chromoly fork, both now have 12mm thru-axles to maximise compatibility with the latest range of 29er mountain bike wheels.

This is the canvas for those builds that many say should never happen - but we know the demand is out there.

Some people take one look at the frame and want to build it up with a more road-focused (albeit larger tyred) build in mind, others, see knobbly tyres and mud.

Pick and choose your gearing and wheelset options to suit - from narrow road slicks to the full range of 2.2-inch XC race rubber