Italians have played a major role in shaping the development of road bikes. The big MTB trends, on the other hand, have always come from the USA. The USMA MAX SLR is an aesthetic hardtail at the height of the times. But it can't set new trends. With its balanced handling, riding the Wilier Hardtail feels really intuitive. At the seating position, Wilier combines the best of two worlds: It´s balanced character is a good mix of sporty efficiency and a comfortable upright postiion. If you love flying down steep, rocky and loamy trails, the Wilier Hardtail doesn't really suit you. Other manufacturers build Racebike in the same price range that are more focused on descends.