2018 ALTA REDSHIFT MXR
FIRST TEST
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at the same time. We found that
it can be startling having another
electric bike pass you if you're not
paying attention on what's going
on behind you. A courtesy "on
your left" would be nice. Yes, you
can actually have a conversation
with the rider next to you. The fun
potential here is quite high on the
Alta, especially if your riding buddy
has one too.
With all these improvements, is
the Alta Redshift MXR up to the
task of replacing our gas-powered
bikes? In terms of pure perfor-
mance and lap times, it is there
now but there are still some big
The 2018 Alta Redshift MX is
a slightly upgraded version of
last year's model with softer
suspension and less horsepower
than the new MXR.
The Alta hooks up out of the turns amazingly well.