Norco Range, $6,950 (Range 1, full build)
With six inches of travel, the all-mountain Norco Range employs the company's new Advanced Ride Technology, ART, which lets the rear wheel move backward, allowing it to better absorb square-edge hits. Norco claims ART also reduces pedal bob and improves suspension performance during braking. A one-piece link arm creates a stiffer, more stable rear end.(www.bicycling.com)