We value function on our mountain bikes above all for sure, don't get us wrong, but it never hurts to add a little bit of fashion to the mix too. That's why we're so excited about the Arktos 29 GX Eagle Complete Mountain Bike, it's a do-everything trail bike and an enduro machine for its sponsored pros Cody Kelley and Anneke Beerten. Its frame uses top grade carbon fiber and resin for its construction, along with its much-lauded Sine suspension system, and modern trail geometry to have you going fast and in control on techy trails while all aboard a classy ride. Finding a boutique brand offering full squish bikes are few and far between, and when you add carbon to the mix and your choices get even slimmer. While we can't promise you won't see another one in the wild, its way less likely to see another Arktos than some of the other brands. The Arktos is plenty efficient for days with lots of climbing and pedaling thanks to its innovative suspension platform and 29-inch wheels, and with its 140mm of rear travel and 160mm up front along with long and slack geometry, you get a forgiving frame that builds confidence on chunky terrain. Alchemy the brand is a tight-knit group of designers, engineers, machinists, and painters. The company got its start in Austin, TX around a decade ago but the call of the Rocky Mountains proved too much and the brand relocated to Denver, CO. We first saw Alchemy bikes in the flesh at NAHBS including the Arktos 27. 5 and we'll admit that its bikes are equal part functional art and state of the art technology and are built to withstand whatever you can dish out. It's consistently in the mix as award-winning bikes both in the looks and functional department, and Alchemy has quickly made a name for itself as a brand that caters to the most discerning cyclists. It utilizes construction processes and techniques on its frames that are unique and are simply unachievable in typical mass-market manufacturing. The Arktos 29 is a full-suspension c...