Unanimous Winner: 2026 Trail Bike Field Test Final Results

It’s the final day of Pinkbike’s 2026 Trail Bike Field Test. Mike and Matt take their top picks on a big Bentonville loop with a no-dab “rock penalty” challenge, then sit down for the roundtable to break down the highs, lows, and real-world takeaways from the whole test. Stick around to the end to see which bike takes the crown. Featuring the Intense Spider, Trek Fuel EX, Revel Rascal SL, Polygon Colossus T, Salsa Blackthorn, Propain Hugene, and returning benchmark Canyon Spectral CF. The 2025 Pinkbike Field Test is presented by: Runway Group - https://www.oztrails.com/ Discover Bella Vista - https://www.discoverbellavistaar.com/ Visit Bentonville - https://www.visitbentonville.com/ Arkansas - The Natural State - https://www.arkansas.com/ Met Helmets - https://www.met-helmets.com/en/ Endura - https://www.endurasport.com/ Maxxis - https://www.maxxis.com/ca/ Check out the full Pinkbike article here - https://www.pinkbike.com/news/welcome-to-the-2026-trail-bike-field-test.html 00:00 Final Day Setup + What’s on the Line 00:33 The Bike Everyone’s Watching (Intense Spider) 01:20 No-Dab Challenge Rules (Rock Penalty) 01:49 Bike Picks: Spider vs Revel Rascal 02:23 Bentonville Mega Ride Highlights 06:42 Post-Ride Debrief (Rocks + Ride Impressions) 08:50 Roundtable: Pros/Cons + Winner Reveal