New Tubeset, New Looks, Same exceptional trail performance, Less faff
In a time where bikes are becoming more complicated with extra chains, extra idlers more pivots, more carbon, terrible routing. Simplicity can be nice. Straight up rock steady aluminium frame, enduro bearings all-round, uninterrupted seat post and no-brainer internal cable routing. It's reliable, fun and is suitable for any type of riding you want to do.
We're lucky, shocks have become so good, bikes that have only 125mm rear travel paired with a modern shock can fight way above it's weight class and the Fugitive does it the best. Can be setup as a 140mm or 125mm rear, modern geometry and the lifelong durable aluminium frame.
Let's not forget how good the Fourby4 system is - low pedal kickback, just the right amount of progression (coil if want) and very easy to pedal up stuff.
That straight top tube really changes the silhouette and now your riding buddies will have less fun making jokes about how weird your bike looks.