Ride Experience

What types of trails would you like to explore?

• XC Bikes are the ultimate weapon to get up the hill with speed and efficiency in mind. Paired with light parts and short travel.
• Down Country bikes take most characteristics from XC bikes but add slacker geometry for technical descents.
• Trail bikes won’t hold you back on the climbs or the descents. Spec'd with burlier parts and a stiffer frame than Down Country bikes. They are great for those getting into the sport.
• All Mountain bikes sit somewhere in the middle. The one bike to ride cross country trails in the morning and your local bike park in the afternoon.
• Enduro bikes are designed to descend the toughest of trails at high speeds, yet still give you the ability to climb up to the peak.
• Downhill bikes are designed with only one thing in mind, the descent. These are for folks taking a chairlift or shuttling laps.

Budget

• Low will get you everything you need to have fun on the trails. You can still expect good stopping power, plush suspension and reliable shifting.
• Medium is the work horse build, expect mid to high-end components with parts that can be set up to your preference.
• High is the crème de la crème. Premium, reliable and tune-able. For those that want to get their bike dialed in for their exact riding style.

Wheel Size

• 29" wheels are the fastest rolling wheels and have taken over as the golden standard.
• 27.5" wheels are now considered the playful wheel size as they’re a bit easier to maneuver. They’re also enjoyed by riders with a shorter inseam.
• MX refers to a 29" wheel in the front and a 27.5" wheel in the back. MX is also referred to as a mullet wheelset. The perfect example of business in the front and party in the back with better roll-over ability of the 29er in the front and the mobility of the 27.5 in the back.
• 26" and 24" wheeled bikes are found on dirt jumpers as well as kids bikes.

Frame Material

• Carbon frames tend to be stiff, strong and light. Made by hand-laying weaved carbon sheets into molds, carbon frames can be made into a multitude of shapes and designs while maintaining stiffness and strength.
• Aluminum frames meet a middle ground of stiff and strong while keeping prices lower. Aluminum remains the most commonly used bike material with good reason.
• Steel frames have fantastic trail feel, due to the damping properties of the material. Steel sacrifices a bit of weight for a more comfortable ride.
• Titanium frames are a rarity. Titanium is a beautiful metal used in small production runs due to its cost. While the prices might be high, the material is incredibly light and strong!