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Spartan 29
A 29″ full suspension enduro frameset.
Manufacturer Price
$2,199| Suspension | Full |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 29″ |
Summary
The Devinci Spartan is a high-performance enduro bike that excels in rough terrain, thanks to its high-pivot suspension design and excellent traction. It surprises with its climbing efficiency, despite being a burly enduro bike, and descends with confidence and control. The bike's geometry and suspension work together to offer a balanced ride, though some note drivetrain noise and premature wear as drawbacks.
High-pivot suspension excels in rough terrain
Surprisingly good climber for an enduro bike
Excellent traction
Descends exceptionally well
Controlled and supportive in corners
Additional drivetrain vibration from idler and chainguide pulleys
Premature drivetrain wear, excessive noise
Price is high for the spec
It’s a surprisingly astute climber for an enduro bike.
BetaThe Spartan HP is clearly a big step forward for Devinci, both in terms of design and, as I’ve found out, performance on the descents.
BikeRadarNot only does the Spartan HP feel fast, but it’s also magnificently controlled at the same time.
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Dec 2021 · Ryan Palmer
A high-pivot bike that actually corners—what a time to be alive.
Sep 2021 · Alex Evans
High-pivot enduro bike hopes to hug the ground for top-speed performance
Impressive suspension from small bump sensitivity to deep-stroke progression
Enduro-ready geometry that works as a whole package
A solid spec for the price
Great tyres
Could do with a steeper seat-tube angle
A smaller chainring would increase its climbing prowess
Dec 2018 · Mike Kazimer
Pinkbike's tech editors choose between the Pivot Firebird, Devinci Spartan, and the Scott Ransom. Which one would you pick?
Oct 2018 · Brandon
The Spartan became Devinci’s answer to the growing segment of enduro racing back in 2015. Skip forward a few years and professional enduro racing is more
Sep 2018
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's ... we couldn't quite put our finger on it. The Spartan 29 does it all well, defying specific category or riding type with its all-rounded, equal-opportunity manner.
Sep 2018 · Francesco Mazza
Devinci has launched a new version of the Spartan with 29″ wheels and they’ve also refined it with some new details that make it a more modern, aggressive enduro race weapon, ready to race on the toughest stages of the EWS or to challenge friends on the home trails. After several aluminum prototypes made last winter directly at the Canadian headquarters of Chicoutimi, followed by some prototypes in carbon, the Devinci testers, including Damien Oton, have approved of the final version of the Spartan Carbon 29 that will be raced this weekend at the final EWS in Finale Ligure and then released into the market
Sep 2018 · Paul Andrews
Featuring radical angles in an aggressive configuration, the Devinci Spartan 29 is meant to go fast and hard over everything a trail can throw at it. - Mtbr.com
Jun 2018 · June 13, 2018
We’ve spent the past few months trail testing the latest generation of Devinci’s popular enduro machine, the Spartan. Get the tech lowdown and our first impressions of the latest Carbon version right here. And be sure to stay tuned for our detailed performance review and trail notes inside our upcoming issue which will be hitting the stands in a couple of weeks. For more information and a full list of Spartan build options, including finding your closest Devinci dealer in […]
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