2017 ALTA REDSHIFT MX
FIRST TEST
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We did find that it loses just a
little bit of snap after the battery
dips below 75 percent of full
charge.
The standard suspension
settings are aimed at "vet" riders
rather than an intermediate-to-
expert racer, so it was a little soft
if you came up short or over-
both pegs and you don't have
to worry about being in the
right gear or stalling the motor.
The number-two map provides
enough power to wheelie over
obstacles but the softer power
allows for better traction in the
slippery conditions. Kurt Nicoll,
a former top GP racer and now
One of the riders that joined
us was a self-described begin-
ner and he found the Alta to
be much easier to ride than a
traditional bike since he did not
need to think about the clutch or
shifting. At the current price of
$14,995, this is out of the realm
of a beginner bike for most peo-
jumped an obstacle. So just like a
standard bike, most serious rac-
ers will find it necessary to modify
the suspension to their taste.
On the trails and especially
the challenging EnduroCross
obstacles, the Redshift MX re-
ally shines. The lack of a shifter
allows you to evenly weight
vet MX and AMA Vet Enduro-
Cross Champion, used an Alta
to win the vet class at the 2016
Phoenix EnduroCross and he
actually "shifted" between maps
each lap, using the softer map
for better traction on the rocks
and the more aggressive map for
the straights.
ple but it shows the ease of ride
ability. And although that price
is well above even the most
expensive current MX bikes, it
is not so bad when you factor in
fuel and maintenance cost. This
motor requires no maintenance.
And speaking of maintenance,
nobody will miss cleaning air
The Alta has already proven itself in EnduroCross.
