WHAT Fully manipulated M4 alloy frame with XC 29er-specific geo, plus tapered head and seat tubes, and shaped seatstays.
WHY Keeps the bike stiff and efficient, with super-quick handling and acceleration, while allowing for a smooth, compliant ride.
HOW Like all our 29er geos, this one features short chainstays and a longer top tube to optimize performance with the larger wheels. Head tube tapers from 1-1/8” to 1-1/2” at the crown, providing max torsional rigidity for snappy handling. Seat tube utilizes a 27.2mm post at the top, but widens at the bottom bracket for a compliant ride and stiff crank interface. Our Vertical Flex Stay System means the bridge-less seatstays are oval shaped to increase vertical compliance, while torsionally stiffening the rear triangle.