Of course, ARC8 wanted it to be a light and fast bike on the race track, but even more importantly for ARC8, the thrill of speed on the trails was crucial. Statement from ARC8 "We've ridden bikes that nowadays would be called Down Country. So far, these were just cross-country bikes, spiced up with 120mm of travel on the fork, a shorter stem, wider handlebars, and a dropper post. Nowadays, we see this as the standard configuration for an XC bike". So, ARC8 designed the Evolve FS from the beginning with the option of 100mm of travel for pure racing use. ARC8 has the lightest construction imaginable, combined with a radical geometry and an extremely efficient suspension. This way, you fly up the climbs and dive aggressively into the descents. And where the ride would end on another bike, you're still tackling the next mountain. The ARC8 Evolve FS is the ideal bike, whether you're at the start of a race, going for KOMs and trail miles, or simply on a short and intense evening ride.