The Deviate Highlander 2 Elite is a versatile carbon all-mountain trail bike that's as happy tearing around your local trails as it is at the bike park or an enduro race. It pairs 145mm of rear travel with a 160mm fork on 29" wheels, and GMBN picked it as one of its top five trail bikes of 2023, praising its full carbon frame, sealed bearings and grease ports for low-fuss maintenance.

The Highlander 2 uses a high single pivot rear suspension design. This gives a rearward axle path, so the rear wheel moves back as well as up when it hits something, helping you hold your speed through rough ground. The high pivot kinematics also bring high anti-rise, keeping the chassis stable and the geometry consistent under heavy braking. It rewards aggressive riding and gives you the confidence to tackle lines you'd normally save for a bike with more travel.

Deviate frames are built to a very high standard and come with a lifetime warranty, and as an owner you also get lifetime frame bearing replacement.

Features

• Full carbon high pivot frame with 145mm of rear travel
• 160mm fork and full 29" wheels
• Rearward axle path for speed and confidence over rough ground
• High anti-rise for stability under heavy braking
• Fully sealed bearings with bearing grease ports
• Lifetime frame warranty and lifetime frame bearing replacement

Sizing

• S - 5'3" - 5'8"
• M - 5'6" - 5'11"
• L - 5'10" - 6'2"
• XL - 6'1" - 6'5"