There are two things you want from a great mountain bike: control and dependability. The Aim SLX's 100mm Suntour suspension fork, strong Shimano hydraulic disc brakes and wide, grippy 2.25in tyres take care of the control side of things. Rain or shine, tarmac or trail, it's everything you need to take the rough with the smooth, safely. As for dependability, it doesn't come any better than Shimano's legendary 1x12 gears with an XT derailleur. With a huge range and a decades-long reputation for off-road performance, it's the go-to system for many riders. Where will it take you?