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Budget mountain bike
Pros: Rigid frame, good value, women's model available.
Cons: Disc brakes cost extra, not for heavy-duty use.
not avail.
Alpha White Aluminum
13, 16, 18, 19.5, 21, 22.5
N/A
Shimano C050
Shimano Acera
Shimano EF50, 8 spd.
N/A
Tektro V
Shimano EF50
Bontrager Approved, 30 mm
Bontrager Approved
Bonrtrager Approved
Bontrager SSr, 20 mm offset
Nylon platform
SR Suntour XCC-T102 42/34/24
Alloy
Shimano RM30
N/A
Bontrager Connection Trail, 26 by 2
Matrix 550
Sram PG830 11-32, 8-speed
VP-A76C-TK
N/A
Matte khaki or metallic blue/brushed silver
No
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Entry-level XC race bike
Pros: Performance and handling, wide range of sizes, quality components for the price.
Cons: Stem and bar design is outdated.
not avail.
Kona Race Light 7005 Aluminum Butted
14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22
RockShox Recon SL 100 mm
Shimano Deore
Shimano XT Shadow
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Shimano M575 hydraulic disc
Shimano M575 Hydraulic
Kona XC/BC Riser
Kona XC/BC
WTB Rocket V Comp
Kona XC/BC
Shimano M505 Clipless
FSA Moto 44/32/22
Formula Disc
Shimano M525 Disc
Sandvik Stainless 15g
Maxxis Ignitor 26 x 2.1
Sun DS2-XC
N/A
TH
Kona Race Light
Gloss bright blue or gloss white
No
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All-mountain mountain bike
Pros: Good value, can handle rugged terrain, based on top-end Enduro SL frame.
Cons: No shock lockout, some components could use an upgrade.
not avail.
Pitch frame, M4 Manipulated Alloy tubing
S, M, L, XL
Rockshox Pike 327, 140mm
Shimano SLX FD-M660, E-Type
Sram X-7, 9 spd
Sram X-5, trigger, 9 spd.
KMC X9, 9 spd
Avid Juicy 3 SL hydraulic disc
Avid Juicy 3 SL hydraulic
Specialized mid rise, 31.8 mm
Specialized
Specialized Enduro
Specialized 6061 alloy
Specialized alloy
Shimano FC-M442-8 22S/32A/44A
Specialized Stout disc
Specialized disc
Stainless 15g
Specialized Eskar Sport, 26 by 2.3
DT Swiss 445D
Shimano HG-50, 9-speed, 11-34t
1-1/8 in. threadless
Specialized thin lock
Gloss red or satin black
X Fusion 02R, rebound adj., 7.875 by 2.25 in.
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Trail-oriented mountain bike
Pros: Versatile for varied terrain, precise navigation and handling, maestro suspension.
Cons: Uncomfortable grips.
not avail.
ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum
XS, S, M, L, XL
Fox 32F 120RL, 120 mm
Shimano SXL
Shimano XT Shadow
Shimano XT Rapidfire
Shimano HG-73
Hayes Stroker Trail
Hayes
Race Face Evolve XC, 31.6 mm
Race Face Evolve XC
WTB Devo Comp
Race Face Evolve XC
Crank Brothers Smarty
Race Face Deus XC, 22/32/44
Giant Tracker Sealed
WTB Laser Disc Lite
DT Competition, 14/15g
Kenda Nevegal, 26 by 2.1
WTB LaserDisc Trail
Sram PG-980 11/34, 9-speed
N/A
N/A
White/silver
Fox Float RP2
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Mountain bike for serious riders
Pros: Adjustable travel, versatile, climbs well.
Cons: Expensive.
not avail.
60611 hydroformed butted aluminum
16, 17.5, 19, 21
Fox Talas 140RP24, 140 mm, 120 mm, 100 mm
Shimano XT M771
Sram X.0
Sram X.0, trigger
N/A
Avid Elixir CR, hydraulic disc
N/A
Bontrager Race Lite OS Riser, 40mm
Bontrager Race X Lite OS
Bontrager Rhythm Pro
Bontrager King Earl
N/A
Shimano XT, 44/32/22
QR15 thru-axle
N/A
N/A
Bontrager XDX, 26 by 2.4
28 mm tubeless ready
Sram PG990 11/34t, 9-speed
Cane Creek Frustum E2
N/A
Gloss white
Custom Fox Float RP23