Bionicon is a German brand that has made a name for itself with its intriguing on-the-fly adjustable geometry system to suit climbing and descending.

The entire range is based around a design in which the fork travel changes and the shock’s effective mounting shifts by moving air between reservoirs in the integrated shock and fork system. A handlebar-mounted button allows lengthening of the fork travel, with the headangle varying from 68° to 73°. The seat angle changes between 70° and 75°.

The design features on all the full suspension bikes the brand produces, with the Golden Willow the most XC-oriented of the lot.

Anyway, if you’re finding yourself interested, the bikes will be available for demoing at a number of locations around the country over the coming months, as the UK dealers roll out a fleet of bikes for your delectation.

Those all-important dates and venues

• 9th March, Forest of Dean/ZeroG Cycles
• 16th March, Apedale Country Park/BETD
• 30th March, Peaslake/Moose Cycles
• 19-20th April, Ambleside/Biketreks
• 26-27th April, Laggan Wolftrax/Basecamp
• 10th May, Pangbourne/Mountain High
• 25th May, Ynys-Hewel/Martyn Ashfield Cycles

Bikes available will include Golden Willow Scandium, Golden Willow, Edison Ltd/Edison, Supershuttle and the Ironwood.

For details about bookings, locations and times please contact the appropriate Bionicon dealer or check for updates on the ‘UK corner’ at www.bionicon.com.