Swiss Design: Thomus Sliker X Ultimate Review – “A Versatile Bike for Life”

Thomus Sliker X Ultimate Review

Thömus USA is a manufacturer of world-class bicycles, designed and produced by Thömus Bicycles of Switzerland. Thömus bicycles are sold in North America exclusively at Ciclique, the bicycle retailer in Santa Monica, California.” – https://thoemus.com

Thomus Sliker X Ultimate Review

“For more than 30 years, Thömus bicycles have been the equipment of choice for thousands of riders in Switzerland and beyond. Thömus makes a wide range of bikes for every application, from children’s bikes to professional-grade racing bikes. Thömus bikes are the official equipment of the champion Thömus-Maxon professional mountain bike racing team, which boasts multiple World Cup victories, including multiple World Cup overall titles, World Championships and Olympic medals.”

Thomus Sliker X Ultimate Review
LGC looking dialed on the Sliker X

Thömus Sliker X Ultimate Gravel Bike

“Lighter than a mountain bike and yet more robust than a racing bike: the gravel bike Sliker X Ultimate combines the positive characteristics of both categories and is perfectly suited for longer tours off busy roads.”

Thömus Sliker X Ultimate Review Video

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In this video, JOM and the Lady Gravel Cyclist, aka LGC, provide a detailed review of the Swiss Designed, Thomus Sliker X Ultimate. Ridden exclusively by LGC for the duration of the review, technical specifications, the riding experience, and Q & A with LGC.

Thomus Sliker X Ultimate Review
Shimano Ultegra Di2 12-Speed Drivetrain

Continued from Above:

“Versatile, comfortable, lightweight and no frills, the Sliker X Ultimate fits your life. 2-speed or 1-speed drive, mechanical or electronic, city kit or racing handlebars, tire width up to 50mm – you determine the field of application. Cables, seat clamp, thru axles and carbon bottle cage are integrated into the frame or handlebars. The sloped top tube and the associated low overhang height bring safety in the terrain. A variety of eyelets and attachment points make you want to go bikepacking and other adventures – like commuting to work in city traffic – the Sliker X Ultimate is a bike for life.”

Additional Photos

Thomus Sliker X Ultimate Review
Ultra short stem, semi-integration
Thomus Sliker X Ultimate Review
Housings enter through the headset bearing

Thomus Sliker X Ultimate Review

Thomus Sliker X Ultimate Review

Thomus Sliker X Ultimate Review
Convenient top tube mount
Thomus Sliker X Ultimate Review
31.6mm Seatpost
Thomus Sliker X Ultimate Review
No slippage during use
Thomus Sliker X Ultimate Review
Ultegra is not a traditional groupset for gravel, but it works!

Thomus Sliker X Ultimate Review

Thomus Sliker X Ultimate Review
50mm of tyre clearance
Thomus Sliker X Ultimate Review
50mm of tyre clearance at the fork
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In action with LGC
Thomus Sliker X Ultimate Review
Hunt Bike Wheels CGR 40 under review…

Thomus Sliker X Ultimate Review

Thomus Sliker X Ultimate Review
Handlebars feature a slight flare at the drop

Thomus Sliker X Ultimate Review

Thomus Sliker X Ultimate Review
Press fit bottom bracket? No intel available at this time
Thomus Sliker X Ultimate Review
Flat mount brakes are the norm in 2023

Thomus Sliker X Ultimate Review

Thomus Sliker X Ultimate Review

Thomus Sliker X Ultimate Review

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