Which 2026 Trail Bike Is the Best? Pinkbike Field Test Episode 1

Welcome to the 2026 Pinkbike Trail Bike Field Test in Arkansas. We spent a week riding, climbing, descending, and pushing seven of the newest trail bikes to see which one stands out for 2026. In this episode, we reveal all the bikes, break down the GEO and suspension platforms, and take each bike out for its first-impressions shake-down on real Bentonville singletrack. 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 Like Pinkbike? Try Trailforks, the best mountain bike trail mapping app. https://applink.trailforks.com/4EpG/fvn5pxf9 0:00 — Welcome to the 2026 Trail Bike Field Test 0:48 — Revealing All 7 Trail Bikes on Test 4:19 — Setting Up the Bikes for Day One 5:03 — Guess the Marketing Copy 7:54 — First Impressions Day 1 12:48 — First Impressions Day 2