There's a saying that power is nothing without control. It's the reason the Aim SLX has a suspension fork with 100mm of adjustable, bump-swallowing travel – and a lockout, too, so you can turn it all off on smoother roads. Combined with strong, all weather-capable Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, grippy 2.25in tyres and the potential for a future dropper post upgrade, it definitely puts you in control. As for power, Shimano's wide-ranging 1x12 Deore gears seamlessly translate your efforts at the pedals into forward progress. Where will you explore next?