'12 Cannondale

Cannondale's RZ One Twenty 2 is an impressive bike with everything you need for cross-country trails and endurance racing. Its low weight and efficiency allow it to handle like a trimmed down racer while 120mm of balanced front and rear travel gives you the cush to out-descend XC rigs. Up front, you've got a RockShox Recon with a stiff 1.5-inch steerer for precise tracking and steering, and the Monarch rear shock is a great setup for any rider over any terrain. More awesome traction can be attributed to the Sun wheels wrapped in Schwalbe tires. And last but far from least, the Shimano 30-speed drivetrain and Avid discs provide superb shifting and stopping power in all conditions.