Zerode first hit the market with their revolutionary G1 downhill bike back in 2011 and has since been one of the major players in the mountain bike scene trying to kill off the derailleur. The New Zealand-based brand branched out into enduro with the gearbox-equipped Taniwha before adding the 29in wheeled Katipo.
In a lineup of the best enduro bikes, Zerode’s bikes stand out from the status quo due to their chosen transmission. Zerode has opted for a Pinion C-Series gearbox which they have paired with a Gates Carbon Belt Drive. Considering the almost universal use of derailleurs, it's a brave move to spec an entirely different drivetrain system.
