
Arctic Leopard XT 620
Light but Strong
80 kg with 600 Nm - light enough to maneuver on narrow trails, powerful enough to climb steep grades. A good step up from the Sur-Ron.

MKAD is an ironic name - the abbreviation matches Moscow's ring highway, but this is a massive off-road loop through the foothills above Almaty. You ride up through Kargalinka to the True Balcony, descend the other side on loose gravel toward Wolf Mountain (famous among local downhillers), and loop back through the Kaskabas area. It's fast, dusty, and physically demanding. The downhill sections are steep enough to test your brakes. A 10-hour loop that covers more ground than any other single-day route.
Helmet, balaclava, body armor with arm protection, knee pads (worn over your pants), jersey, and gloves.
Water, a windbreaker or jacket (depending on the weather), durable pants, and comfortable closed-toe shoes.
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Light but Strong
80 kg with 600 Nm - light enough to maneuver on narrow trails, powerful enough to climb steep grades. A good step up from the Sur-Ron.

Best All-Rounder
Comfortable riding position, 440 Nm of torque, handles both easy rides and technical trails. The most popular choice across all levels.

800 Nm, 70 km Range
800 Nm on the wheel and a 75Ah battery. Built for long hard rides where you need torque and range. The go-to for full-day expeditions.

Full-Size Electric Enduro
880 Nm at the rear wheel. Full-size suspension, 110 km/h top speed. For experienced riders who want everything the bike can give.
"MKAD route is the marathon of mountain biking. 10 hours of non-stop riding through varied terrain. Only for those who crave the grind."
Болат Н."This route circumnavigates the mountains around Almaty. You see the city from every angle. Punishing distance, unforgettable experience."
Marcus R.
Level 8. Five peaks in a row, each steeper than the last. Bukreev Peak at 3,100m. For riders with serious endurance and no quit in them.

Level 8. Remote glacial lakes at 3,350m behind juniper fields and boulder chaos. So few people come here that bear sightings are common.

Level 8. Wide alpine valley that feels like Tibet - no tight gorges, just open space, scattered lakes, and a river winding through. Deep fords and long fast straights.