$2500
26.3 pounds
One inch of rear wheel travel
LaPierre, (425) 251-1516
Full test: October 2007 (Click here to order this issue)

Highlights: Unpacking and assembling the Passport was unbelievably simple. The LaPierre comes with instructions, but with basic mountain bike mechanical know-how, you won't need to read them. We recommend shooting each step of the unpacking and assembly process with a point-and-shoot digital camera just so you will remember how it is done.

Best quote: "The rear suspension is better than any softtail we've ridden and not as good as any dual-suspension we've ridden. The one inch of travel feels more like a cushion than true suspension. The chainstay pivots on an oversized bearing outboard of the bottom bracket."

Bottom line: If your life takes you to the sky a lot, the Passport makes sense. It will save you a ton of time, hassle and even money over the long run. If you only travel occasionally, $2499.99 is a lot of money to spend on a short (and we mean Ã'short") travel trailbike. The Passport is best suited for riders on the go.