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Kross
In production2018–

Soil

mtb
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Origin

Kross developed the Soil to show that a Polish manufacturer could compete in the premium trail/enduro segment dominated by brands like Santa Cruz and Yeti. The proprietary RVS (Revo Virtual Suspension) was engineered in-house and provides genuine geometry adjustability — a feature typically reserved for high-end boutique brands. The Soil debuted at Eurobike to considerable attention and positioned Kross as an engineering-capable manufacturer beyond volume MTB production.

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Specifications

Frame
Aluminium Superlite with Revo Virtual Suspension (RVS) — Kross-proprietary linkage; 130 mm rear travel; interchangeable geometry links
Drivetrain
SRAM X01 1×12 (top build); lower builds vary by model year
Brakes
SRAM Guide RS hydraulic disc, 180 mm rotors
Wheels
DT Swiss M 1700 SPLINE wheelset; 27.5"
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The verdict

+Strengths
  • Adjustable geometry via link swap is a genuine trail advantage
  • Fox Factory suspension provides class-leading ride quality
  • SRAM X01 drivetrain delivers reliable 12-speed performance on demanding terrain
Weaknesses
  • RVS is Kross-proprietary — service knowledge and spare links limited outside Poland
  • 27.5" only limits compatibility with 29" upgrade trend
  • Lower build variants significantly downgrade component quality vs the top-spec model
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