Hardtail

“Affordable” shouldn’t be code for “lame.” Consider the Hook, a thoroughly modern, ridiculously fun, and yes, _affordable_ rig. If you could only have one bike — just one — the Hook would be the perfect choice. For starters, it’s capable of, well, just about anything you have the nerve for. That includes quick rips on your local trails, all-day suffer fests that have you pedaling away into terra incognita, and everything in between. We’ve equipped the Hook with the same low-slung, modern frame as its well-heeled Line and Sync’r siblings. Long in the front, short in the back, low and maneuverable — the Hook is deft and precise on tight trails yet rock steady when you are going Mach Chicken down the steepest descents. The most impressive thing about the Hook, however, might just be its price. We kept the price tag from burning a hole in your checking account by equipping the Hook with awesome yet affordable components, including a plush 120mm fork, simple and effective single-ring drivetrain, powerful disc brakes, and quick-rolling 27.5” wheels. - Reliable, hand-built aluminum hardtail frame w/ progressive, low-slung geometry for trail riding performance - SR Suntour XCM 120mm travel suspension fork tackles trail obstacles - SRAM single ring 1x8 drivetrain gives you simplicity and smooth shifting - Durable DB SL-7 Doublewall 27.5" wheels - Powerful Tektro Aries mechanical disc brakes - Frame is compatible with internally routed dropper posts

The Line is a do-it-all hardtail that’ll have you pushing and redefining your limits. There was a time when every mountain bike was an all-around hardtail. The Line follows in that great tradition — but that doesn’t mean it’s some kind of crusty throwback. We’ve equipped the Line with a cutting-edge frame that’s lightweight yet bomber. Stable under pressure, yet playful when you’re looking to boost a little air or hit that next corner a bit faster than is, strictly speaking, wise. The Line’s modern frame is dressed out in parts that are just as impressive. A Shimano 1x9 drivetrain lets you blaze through the gears with pinpoint precision every single time. Because we know hard-charging riders gravitate to these progressive trail bikes, we’ve also added a bit more security in the form of a chain guide with roller, a capable SR Suntour XCR 120mm travel fork (with a lock-out for those big climbing days) and powerful Shimano hydraulic disc brakes. Climbs, descents, berms, a bit of jumping: the Line upholds the do-it-all hardtail tradition … without being traditional at all. - Reliable 6061-T6 aluminum hardtail frame with progressive, low-slung geometry for trail riding performance - Custom-formed and butted tubing adds strength without adding weight - Smooth front suspension courtesy of an SR Suntour XCR 120mm travel fork - Shimano 1x9 single-ring drivetrain with chain guide delivers simple, hassle-free performance - 27.5-inch DP24 Doublewall wheels can take a pounding - Frame is compatible with internally routed dropper posts

The Mason 2 is a hardtail that can be ridden aggressively on the kind of trails you might have thought require a full-suspension bike. This trail bike is a fun-loving brawler, yet it practically floats over the rough stuff thanks to its ultra-wide, plus-size 27.5x2.8-inch tires. We hung all manner of rowdy-ready parts on its rugged aluminum frame. The Mason 2 rolls atop our Blanchard 38R tubeless-ready wheels and comes equipped with a RockShox Judy Gold RL 120mm travel fork. A SRAM NX 1x11-speed drivetrain paired with Race Face cranks keeps you motoring uphill and down. Stay on your line thanks to the SRAM Level T hydraulic disc brakes. The Mason 2 is ready to rumble. - Light and strong aluminum frame with precision-enhancing 148x12 Boost dropouts and rear thru-axle - RockShox Judy Gold RL eats up bumps with its 120mm of plush travel - Race Face cranks and SRAM NX 1x11 drivetrain makes for simple and efficient shifting - Plenty of stopping power, courtesy of SRAM Level T hydraulic disc brakes - Diamondback's Blanchard 38R wheels and Vee Rubber T-Fatty 2.8" tires offer insanely good grip

Versatile — that's what's always made our progressive trail bikes popular. These are bikes that are as at home blasting down trails alongside long-travel, full-suspension bikes as they are surfing mellow sections of singletrack. The Sync'r is our top of the line, do-it-all aluminum hardtail. The heart of the bike is a low-slung frame that's both playful and confident. We've hung the Sync'r chassis with equally stellar components that include a RockShox Recon RL suspension fork with 140mm of travel and a SRAM SX Eagle 1x12, single-ring drivetrain with a wide, 11-50 gear range. Powerful Shimano hydraulic disc brakes modulate speed precisely, and our own Diamondback AL35 tubeless-compatible wheelset delivers knife-sharp handling with durability at its core. The Sync'r holds its own with no-nonsense hardtail precision and all-mountain capabilities, making it a great choice for any mountain biker.