{"id":275818,"date":"2021-11-02T17:21:22","date_gmt":"2021-11-02T15:21:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/?p=275818"},"modified":"2021-11-02T17:21:22","modified_gmt":"2021-11-02T15:21:22","slug":"first-look-the-new-bold-linkin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/first-look-the-new-bold-linkin\/","title":{"rendered":"[First Look] The New Bold Linkin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span>Bold introduces the new Linkin, a trail \/ all mountain bike with either 135 or 150mm of travel, a carbon frame and 29-inch wheels. The main aesthetic standout feature of the Bold frames &#8211; the shock absorber hidden in the frame &#8211; is present yet again, giving the Linkin a unique look of its kind.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span>Geometry<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-02-at-09.28.41.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-275739\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-02-at-09.28.41-750x377.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-02-at-09.28.41-750x377.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-02-at-09.28.41-768x386.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-02-at-09.28.41-1536x772.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-02-at-09.28.41.jpg 1600w\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"377\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"ads-row ads-row-default ads-row-16 ai-viewport-1 ai-viewport-2\"><\/div>\n<h2><span>Details<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>The compartment for accessing the rear shock is located under the down tube and requires no tools to open.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_STILL_ROMERO_016.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-275748\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_STILL_ROMERO_016-750x500.jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_STILL_ROMERO_016-750x500.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_STILL_ROMERO_016-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_STILL_ROMERO_016-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_STILL_ROMERO_016.jpeg 1600w\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>The rear stays rotate around a pivot positioned around the bottom bracket.\u00a0A feature that allows Bold to use very short links.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_STILL_ROMERO_018.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-275754\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_STILL_ROMERO_018-750x500.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_STILL_ROMERO_018-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_STILL_ROMERO_018-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_STILL_ROMERO_018-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_STILL_ROMERO_018.jpg 1600w\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>The flip chip with which to vary the geometry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_STILL_ROMERO_015.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-275745\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_STILL_ROMERO_015-750x500.jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_STILL_ROMERO_015-750x500.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_STILL_ROMERO_015-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_STILL_ROMERO_015-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_STILL_ROMERO_015.jpeg 1600w\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>The position of the shock absorber in the frame is shown below. There are only inline shock absorbers, no piggy back.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_001_Internal_Suspension_Technology.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-275773\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_001_Internal_Suspension_Technology-750x396.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_001_Internal_Suspension_Technology-750x396.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_001_Internal_Suspension_Technology-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_001_Internal_Suspension_Technology-1536x810.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_001_Internal_Suspension_Technology.jpg 1600w\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"396\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>The sag indicator.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_002_Travel_Indicator.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-275776\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_002_Travel_Indicator-750x396.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_002_Travel_Indicator-750x396.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_002_Travel_Indicator-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_002_Travel_Indicator-1536x810.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_002_Travel_Indicator.jpg 1600w\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"396\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>The handlebar remote closes only the air spring, so the suspension can have the most sophisticated cartridge with all the adjustments (high \/ low compression, high \/ low speed rebound).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_003_Traction_Control.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-275779\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_003_Traction_Control-750x396.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_003_Traction_Control-750x396.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_003_Traction_Control-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_003_Traction_Control-1536x810.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_003_Traction_Control.jpg 1600w\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"396\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>The insertion depth in the seat tube is considerable, which is why the Linkin can also accommodate dropper posts with 200mm travel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_004_Dropper_Post.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-275782\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_004_Dropper_Post-750x396.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_004_Dropper_Post-750x396.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_004_Dropper_Post-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_004_Dropper_Post-1536x810.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_004_Dropper_Post.jpg 1600w\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"396\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>The linkage in detail.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_005_ISTVP.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-275785\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_005_ISTVP-750x396.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_005_ISTVP-750x396.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_005_ISTVP-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_005_ISTVP-1536x810.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_005_ISTVP.jpg 1600w\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"396\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>The tool compartment.\u00a0Saves the day!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_006_Save_The_Day.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-275788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_006_Save_The_Day-750x396.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_006_Save_The_Day-750x396.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_006_Save_The_Day-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_006_Save_The_Day-1536x810.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_006_Save_The_Day.jpg 1600w\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"396\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>The multitool is attached via a magnetic mechanism and is located under the bumper.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_007_-Multi_Tool.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-275791\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_007_-Multi_Tool-750x396.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_007_-Multi_Tool-750x396.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_007_-Multi_Tool-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_007_-Multi_Tool-1536x810.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_007_-Multi_Tool.jpg 1600w\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"396\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>Torx 25 in the quick release of the rear axle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_008_-Rear_Axle_Tool.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-275794\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_008_-Rear_Axle_Tool-750x396.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_008_-Rear_Axle_Tool-750x396.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_008_-Rear_Axle_Tool-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_008_-Rear_Axle_Tool-1536x810.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_008_-Rear_Axle_Tool.jpg 1600w\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"396\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>Eccentric headset to alter the geometry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_009_-Head_Angle.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-275797\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_009_-Head_Angle-750x396.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_009_-Head_Angle-750x396.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_009_-Head_Angle-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_009_-Head_Angle-1536x810.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_009_-Head_Angle.jpg 1600w\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"396\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>Another look at the flip chip.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_010_-Flip_Chip.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-275800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_010_-Flip_Chip-750x396.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_010_-Flip_Chip-750x396.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_010_-Flip_Chip-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_010_-Flip_Chip-1536x810.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_010_-Flip_Chip.jpg 1600w\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"396\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>Linkin&#8217;s center of gravity is very low.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_011_-Low_Center_of_Gravity.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-275803\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_011_-Low_Center_of_Gravity-750x396.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_011_-Low_Center_of_Gravity-750x396.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_011_-Low_Center_of_Gravity-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_011_-Low_Center_of_Gravity-1536x810.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_011_-Low_Center_of_Gravity.jpg 1600w\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"396\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>The bike remains silent thanks to the chain guards placed in strategic positions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_012_-Chain_Management.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-275806\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_012_-Chain_Management-750x396.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_012_-Chain_Management-750x396.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_012_-Chain_Management-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_012_-Chain_Management-1536x810.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_3D_012_-Chain_Management.jpg 1600w\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"396\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>The handlebar is integrated into the stem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_STILL_ROMERO_017.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-275751\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_STILL_ROMERO_017-750x500.jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_STILL_ROMERO_017-750x500.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_STILL_ROMERO_017-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_STILL_ROMERO_017-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BOLD_LINKIN_2022_STILL_ROMERO_017.jpeg 1600w\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span>Pricing<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/prezzi.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-275770\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/prezzi.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"565\" height=\"288\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theplace.bike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Aosta the Place<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Bold-Linkin-09-2021-Daniel-Geiger_-DGG51790.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-275758\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Bold-Linkin-09-2021-Daniel-Geiger_-DGG51790-750x500.jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Bold-Linkin-09-2021-Daniel-Geiger_-DGG51790-750x500.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Bold-Linkin-09-2021-Daniel-Geiger_-DGG51790-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Bold-Linkin-09-2021-Daniel-Geiger_-DGG51790-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Bold-Linkin-09-2021-Daniel-Geiger_-DGG51790.jpeg 1600w\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boldcycles.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Bold Cycles<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bold introduces the new Linkin, a trail \/ all mountain bike with either 135 or 150mm of travel, a carbon frame and 29-inch wheels. The main aesthetic standout feature of the Bold frames &#8211; the shock absorber hidden in the frame &#8211; is present yet again, giving the Linkin a unique look of its kind. Geometry Details The compartment for accessing the rear shock is located under the down tube and requires no tools to open. The rear stays rotate around a pivot positioned around the bottom bracket.\u00a0A feature that allows Bold to use very short links. 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