The all-new Devinci Troy 2025

Saguenay-based company Devinci is aiming to start 2025 strong by offering a rather radical update to their trail bikes with the all-new Devinci Troy and the Troy ST ( short travel ) that will replace the Django. These two bikes share the same frame, with only the rear suspension platform and fork travel changing. This way, Devinci can reduce manufacturing costs and offer two versatile bikes. There is definitely a member of the Troy family that will suit you.

The Troy

The fifth generation of the Devinci Troy is finally here. The Troy has always been Devinci's "all-mountain" bike with 140mm of suspension in the rear and 150mm in the front. Much like the "extra-medium" size, it fell right between an enduro bike and a small trail bike (some even use the term downcountry ). This made it a good choice for those looking to have a single bike ( quiver-killer is the term in English). However, the greatest strength of this bike, its versatility, was also its greatest weakness. It was a bike that suited too wide a range of people, meaning that some riders had more climbing-oriented expectations, while others had more descending-oriented expectations. Devinci had to compromise between these conflicting preferences.

With the fifth generation, the new Troy is more clearly defined; with 160mm at the front and 150mm at the rear, the emphasis is on downhill performance. Without losing its "all-mountain" nature, the Troy announces its colors loud and clear. With a fork angle of 64º, the Troy has opened up from 1 to 1.5º compared to the 4th generation. In addition, the aluminum version is offered in MX or 29er version. Although it is a little shorter at the seatstays as well as the reach, the wheelbase is much longer (1286 mm in size XL, 13 mm more than the last generation). This lengthening will bring more stability on descents, at the expense of a little maneuverability. The rest of the geometry remains quite similar, which is appreciated, since the position of the old Troy was already very comfortable, centered and allowed to approach the descents with confidence.

There is still one card in Devinci's hand, however, and I think it's a brilliant move. The problem with having a bike that can do everything, as described above, is that people will do everything with that bike. The world of cycling is one where compromises are inevitable. The best downhill bike can't be the best uphill bike. By increasing the travel of the Troy, Devinci are specifying the target audience a little more. But that's not all. Devinci offer two models of bike in the aluminum version. The first, in GX AXS Type-T, with a Rockshox Lyrik Ultimate and Super Deluxe Ultimate suspension, is aimed at that audience that could be called "all-mountain purists", who like to climb as much as they like to descend. But for users who like to descend more but don't want to have several bikes (me), Devinci offer a more robust version, the Sram LTD. With a Sram cable drivetrain, a Rockshox Zeb Select+ and a Rockshox Vivid Select+ air suspension, the money is put where it counts; in the components that maximize the downhill experience. The Select+ version of Rockshox has all the same adjustments as the Ultimate version (except for the rear suspension which loses the HSC) and thus offers almost equivalent performance, in any case, the difference is marginal enough for people in the general public to notice it.

Stroke of genius! Now there is a bike available for everyone, no need to compromise. Both bikes come with Sram Code Stealth Silver brakes (the new Codes RSC) that offer excellent braking performance and are mounted on RaceFace ARC 30 wheels. Another stroke of genius, RaceFace's new ERA handlebar is included on all models. If you've ever tried a vibration-absorbing handlebar, you'll understand that this is a very welcome touch. For tires, Maxxis Double Down front and rear (DHF and DHRII) is again a very wise decision. I would have liked to see MaxxGrip rubber, at least on the front, but the durability of the MaxxTerra is appreciated and the performance of these tires is adequate.

Finally, the new Troys follow the trend and now have a “SHED” compartment to allow you to store snacks, tools or even a light coat.

The Troy ST

But what about users who prefer to ride? Devinci has an answer: the Troy ST (short travel). This is a 130mm rear and 140mm front trail bike that replaces the Django. As mentioned earlier, this bike shares a frame with its big brother, which means that the geometry changes with the change in suspension travel.

Compared to the Django, the geometry of the Troy ST has been modernized. The fork angle is 1.5º to 2º more slack, the wheelbase has been lengthened by more than 35mm and the reach has been extended by 18mm. The Troy ST therefore becomes a very versatile bike, which can pedal uphill for hours and tackle the descent without any problem.

It is offered in only one version, the Troy ST GX AXS T-Type, in aluminum.

Conclusion

The update Devinci is announcing today revitalizes two very popular platforms; the Django and the Troy. Longer, more open and more robust, this is what Devinci had in mind when revitalizing their trail and all-mountain bikes. Somewhat counter-intuitively, the precision of the typical use, of the targeted user, allows the bikes to appeal to a wider audience. Are you looking for an all-around bike but prefer downhill? The Troy Sram  is for you! Are you looking for a bike that feels equally at home on a cross-country trail as it does on an enduro trail? The Troy GX AXS is for you! Do you want to do the Nelson and the Legend in the same day? The Troy ST is waiting for you!