Top of the tree (or should that be Stump) are the 650b and 29er S-Works models, with carbon frames, XX1 groupsets, Pike RCT3 fork and Fox Float RX shockTom Marvin/Immediate Media
The carbon frames have a party trick hidden under the bottle cagesTom Marvin/Immediate Media
Alloy models don’t have this hole, but still get a SWAT system bottle cage with attached multi-toolTom Marvin/Immediate Media
The SWAT Door hides a storage space, big enough for a tube and CO2 wrap, food, and even a small jacketTom Marvin/Immediate Media
All models have either 29 or 30mm internal width rims for a great tyre profile – these are the carbon Roval Traverse SLs found on S-Works modelsTom Marvin/Immediate Media
A beefed up yoke maintains rear end stiffnessTom Marvin/Immediate Media
The back end has been updated, shaving valuable mm off the chainstay lengthsTom Marvin/Immediate Media
Both carbon and alloy models benefit from the new bridgeless designTom Marvin/Immediate Media
The AutoSag feature on the custom-tuned Fox Float RX Trail Tune shock makes setup super easyTom Marvin/Immediate Media
Both Kashima and non-Kashima Floats are AutoSaggedTom Marvin/Immediate Media
The new Command Post IRcc features on all the bikes, with 10 points of adjustmentTom Marvin/Immediate Media
The Single Ring Lever sits where a shifter otherwise would on single-ring set upsTom Marvin/Immediate Media
On 2×10 models, meanwhile, there’s a more traditional stubby leverTom Marvin/Immediate Media
Carbon down tube protection is a nice touch on the carbon models, but it can be removed if you preferTom Marvin/Immediate Media