My rides on the new Devinci Troy have underscored why the Canadian bike maker has marketed this model as a “quiver killer.”

With 160 millimeters of suspension travel in the front and 150 millimeters in the rear, the Troy sits right in the sweet spot for riders like me, who want to handle the broad spectrum of terrain, from extended technical climbs to steep, rowdy descents. Ten years ago, Devinci released the first rendition of their flagship bike. This model is the fifth generation, built from aluminum in Canada, and features sleek lines and nice looks, with a bit of extra heft that one can expect from a non-carbon frame. But the payoff is a bike that feels undeniably durable and ready to take on the rigors of challenging rides. They've also released the Troy ST (130/140) for those who want a little less travel. 

Even with the additional weight of the aluminum frame and the dual-ply DoubleDown casing of the Maxxis tires, the Troy is an efficient climber. The suspension platform features plenty of anti- squat, propping up the rear shock while you pedal, making long climbs manageable. And despite the 76.4-degree seat tube angle being on the slack side, the 442-millimeter chainstay on the size large I tested provides great balance, keeping the front wheel firmly planted and centered as you power up steep climbs. Climbing on the Troy feels fun, with a lively seated position that has you eager to plow to the top of the trail.

Once the bike is pointed downhill, however, is when the real fun begins. The Troy is equipped
with the highly capable, 160-millimeter RockShox Lyrik fork, which features the company’s new
Charger 3.1 damper platform and delivers a smooth ride. What’s more, the fork’s vibration-
reducing pucks (which the company calls “ButterCups”) really take the sting out of rough trails.
The Split Pivot suspension platform’s ramp-up keeps things in control without feeling harsh, and
the suspension stays active, even under heavy braking. Meanwhile the 442-millimeter chainstay
keeps things more on the stable side while descending, calling the rider to arc through turns
rather than squaring them off.

The Troy features a standout build, with sturdy components such as the SRAM Code Silver
Stealth brakes and reliable HS2 rotors delivering excellent stopping power. It seems as though
every component was chosen so that the bike could take a beating without sacrificing
performance, finding a balance between being stiff enough for precision riding while still
absorbing trail feedback.

Overall, the Troy is a durable, versatile machine that can handle everything from long pedals to
double-black descents without compromising too much on either extreme. Its high-quality
construction is evident on the trails, and it’s comforting to know that a bike of this caliber can be
welded together and assembled by core riders here at home in North America.