Adjustable Geometry

HIGH POSITION: A steeper head tube angle makes the bike handle quicker and a steeper seat tube angle places the rider in a more aggressive climbing position. Also, a higher bottom bracket improves pedal clearance, allowing riders to pedal through rocky and rooty terrain with fewer pedal strikes. The high position is recommended for tighter, more technical terrain. Choose a 29-inch rear wheel for improved roll-over capabilities, or a 27.5-inch wheel for optimal rear-end agility.

MID POSITION: A more neutral head tube angle makes the bike handle more predictably and a “mid” seat tube angle places the rider in a neutral climbing position. Also, a mid-height bottom bracket balances pedal clearance with a slightly lower center of gravity. The mid position is recommended for a general mix of both faster/smoother and slower/more technical terrain. Choose a 29-inch rear wheel for improved roll-over capabilities, or a 27.5-inch wheel for optimal rear-end agility.

LOW POSITION: A slacker head tube angle gives the bike more stability at speed and increased confidence on steeper terrain by placing the front wheel a bit farther out in front of the rider. Additionally, a lower bottom bracket height lowers the center of gravity of the bike and rider, making it more stable at high speeds. The low position is ideal for faster, more open terrain. A 29-inch wheel improves roll-over capabilities at higher speeds, and a 27.5-inch wheel optimizes rear-end agility.