Hannah Childress

Outside's 2020 bike test took place in October on the roads and trails of northwest Arkansas. For those unfamiliar with the region, it is quickly making a name for itself as a biking paradise, thanks to a variety of destinations and rapidly expanding trail development.

For generations, cyclists have ­lusted after bikes made of titanium, with its durability, light weight, and promise of a forgiving ride. Those same qualities make the ­Vamoots Disc RSL an instant classic, though it's far from traditional. And then there's Niner's flagship grinder, the RLT 9 RDO, which boasts an impressive race résumé.

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