In the world of mountain biking, few brands have built a hardcore cult following in downhill and freeride like Canfield Bikes. With a legacy dating back to the late '90s and the inception of Red Bull Rampage, Canfield's downhill pedigree was built on hard-charging bikes with a reputation for having a smooth and capable suspension design, industrial aesthetic, and bombproof durability. With a lot to live up to, the new Jedi 29 carries the torch for its predecessors, boasting a raw and rugged look that makes it uniquely a Canfield, plus an updated suspension layout paired with modern geometry...
We admit it. We thought we needed more travel. The thought of not having enough loomed heavily as we carefully considered which bike would check all the boxes and most of us decided to buy long-travel enduro sleds. While there are some practical reasons to opt for long-travel 29ers, we did not know how much fun we were missing out on until we rode the Tilt; Canfield's latest mid-travel 29er. Or, maybe it is better to say we did not know how fun our regular trails were until we threw a leg over this trail slayer with 138mm rear and 140mm front travel. Think of it as unmuting your ride...
Lance and Chris Canfield began their journey as frame builders in the late nineties after feeling their needs weren’t being met by frame options at the time. Since the glory days aboard their 12-inch travel Big Fat Fatty Fat they’ve been coming up with their own interpretation of what mountain bikes should be. In 2011, Canfield Brothers launched their first 29-inch-wheeled bike, the Yelli Screamy, which was among the first wagon-wheeled bikes with sub-17-inch chainstays. Just a few years later, they launched their first dual-suspension wagon wheeler called the Riot, which also featured...