Reviewer Reports: New Bikes, Shimano Di2, & More

Author: BLISTER
Published: Thu 19 Jun 2025
Episode Link: https://shows.acast.com/bikes-big-ideas/episodes/reviewer-reports-with-david-dylan-and-simon

We’ve been testing a massive range of bikes, from the XC-oriented Kona Hei Hei to the long-travel, full-power Santa Cruz Bullit, so David, Simon, and Dylan sat down to talk about a whole bunch of them. We also dive into Shimano’s long-awaited XTR Di2 wireless drivetrain and the Deore and XT versions that just launched, the consistency of Shimano’s new brakes, and a whole lot more.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Kona Hei Hei (1:46)

Yeti MTe (10:46)

Pivot SL/AM (22:36)

Specialized Turbo Levo 4 (31:45)

Santa Cruz Bullit (40:13)

Salsa Blackthorn 145 (46:17)

Esker Woodsy (52:48)

Santa Cruz Hightower & Bronson (1:02:51)

Shimano XTR Di2 & Deore / XT versions (1:17:48)