Reeb's New SST Finally Plays Nice With Coil Shocks
Reeb's next-gen SST steel trail bike gets revised 120mm kinematics, coil shock compatibility and easier pivot service. Who it's actually for.
A 2027 model year shown as a prototype in November 2026 is a long wait, and that's the first thing worth saying about Reeb's next-generation SST. What's changing underneath matters more than the debut, though: the 120 mm flex-stay platform gets revised kinematics aimed at small-bump sensitivity and pedaling efficiency, plus genuine coil shock compatibility. Flex-stay designs typically trade a little suppleness off the top for fewer bearings, so if Reeb has actually improved initial travel while opening the door to a coil, that's a meaningful shift for riders who log a lot of chattery, rooty miles rather than big hits.
The part that should interest anyone with a garage workbench and ninety minutes on a Sunday: a bridged rocker linkage with a collet system and redesigned hardware specifically meant to simplify routine service. Pivot maintenance is the tax you pay for full suspension, and most of us pay it late. An additive-manufactured rocker pivot housing and a larger BB cluster suggest Reeb is chasing alignment tolerances, which is where handmade steel full-suspension frames usually get punished. Hand-built in Longmont means this won't compete on price or weight with a carbon trail bike from a big brand, and it shouldn't pretend to. Skip it if you're chasing grams or want a warranty department with a phone tree. Worth watching if your idea of a good trail bike is one you can rebuild yourself and still ride in ten years.
