Hybrid & Cross Bikes

The Crux is the lightest gravel bike in the world, with the exceptional capability of massive tire clearance and performance gravel geometry. It's not just the ultimate expression of gravel performance, it's your one-way ticket to gravel enlightenment. This Crux Expert comes spec'd with an intuitive and crisp-shifting SRAM Rival eTap AXS hydraulic disc groupset, incredibly tough Roval Terra C Disc wheels, and 2Bliss Ready, 700x38mm Pathfinder Pro tires that hookup over nasty terrain. - Lightest: 725g S-Works 12r and 825g 10r frames. We took the revolutionary breakthroughs that made Aethos the lightest bike ever and applied them to the Crux. The result? A gravel bike that climbs like a dream, floats over nightmarish terrain, and weighs less than a full bottle in your cage. - Capable: 47c/650b x 2.1" tire clearance. More clearance means more capability. With Diverge-level tire clearance, Crux takes you anywhere you can imagine, at full gas. - Responsive: Nimble, supple, and reactive. Responsive at the pedals. Supple in the saddle. With performance gravel geometry and race-influenced fit inspired by Crux's iconic history in 'cross.

Sirrus X is your ticket to riding more, and to places you never imagined possible. It's a comfortable, capable, "let's do stuff" kind of bike that will inspire you to ride more than you ever have before. With bigger, confidence inspiring tires, a slightly more upright riding position, a super intuitive one-by drivetrain, and plenty of mounts for racks and fenders—it's more than just a solid partner on pavement. Sirrus X is a dialed option when it's time to hit some gravel. We've also equipped every Sirrus X with next-level comfort from our scientifically tested and ergonomically engineered Shared Platform Body Geometry saddle, handgrips, and pedals. - Even lighter (1.6 lbs/.8kg) than Sirrus X 2.0, and faster thanks to an added A1 alloy fork. - More powerful hydraulic brakes and premium two-piece crank design for enhanced braking power and durability in tough conditions. - Wide-range 1x9 MicroSHIFT drivetrain with a 11-42t cassette gives excellent range on any road.

The Alight Disc features an easy on and off frame design, touchpoints to maximize comfort and is available in Alight Disc city models equipped with fenders, a rack and a kickstand making the ride on the bike path or the commute to work more enjoyable. Versatility Run errands easily with the Alight's included fenders, rear rack and kickstand (select models). Comfort Staying comfortable on your rides around town is a non-negotiable, so the Alight has an easy on and off frame, and comes with shock-absorbing grips, a pressure-relieving saddle, and a suspension seatpost. Control The Alight's powerful disc brakes work in dry or wet conditions, and with the increased fork clearance, you can install up to a 40c tire which allows for greater traction.

Designed for hour-long racing efforts, or hacking through the woods at maximum speed. The Tension 1 is the perfect bike for those wishing to start working their way up the cyclocross ranks. With its competition-ready legal build, our entry-level racer gives you everything you need to start earning those podium places with a competent aluminum frame and lightweight carbon fork. A Sram Apex One groupset with single-chainring 11-speed gearing – though wide for elite-level racing – will leave you enough in reserve lest you stall mid-race or enjoy taking it easy in the off-season.

MAIN STREET, SIDE STREETS OR FOREST TRAILS. YOUR CHOICES ARE LIMITLESS WITH THE VERSATILE ROVE. KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS Dirt-Road Ready A suspension fork offers more comfort and control when you leave the pavement for gravel and trails. Stability and Control Responsive, reliable disc brakes help you keep your speed in check, even in wet weather. Useful Integrated mounts let you attach a rear cargo rack, and the low standover height makes getting on and off less a hassle when you’re running errands by bike.

DESIGNED TO HELP YOU REACH THAT PODIUM, THE BRAVA ADVANCED PRO IS AN AGILE RACE BIKE CREATED TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING AND MAXIMIZE ACCELERATION. KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS Built to Perform Advanced-Grade Composite open triangle frame design makes shoulder carrying easy, while the V-shaped down tube efficiently sheds mud. Commanding Control OverDrive 2 steerer combined with a D-Fuse seatpost offers a lightweight, responsive and agile ride with precise steering. Race Ready Tubeless set-up, 1x drivetrain and up to 45mm tire clearance makes this lightweight race machine daring enough to take on any cyclocross course. TECHS & FEATURES: ADVANCED COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY Liv’s High-Performance Grade raw carbon material is used to produce this frameset in our own composite factory. Using state-of-the-art materials and manufacturing techniques, Liv’s Advanced-Grade Composite frames are designed to offer lightweight and stiffness with optimal compliance. D-FUSE SEATPOST The proprietary "D" shaped composite seatpost damps vibration, resulting in a smooth, compliant ride. OVERDRIVE 2 The most advanced steerer tube technology in today’s Liv and Giant bikes. Designed to offer unprecedented front-end steering performance, the system’s oversized headset bearings (1 1/2" lower, 1 1/4" upper) and tapered steerer tube work in harmony to provide supreme steering stiffness.

We think by now, most of you get what Straggler is. It’s a madly versatile bike that can be used for most types of riding and riding surfaces. Better still is that you now have the option of 650b wheel size. 650b wheels were popular for a long time many years ago on ‘Constructeur’ style bicycles and we all know how real stuff was back in the day…650b wheels strike a nice balance between the benefits of both 26” and 700c sizes. The smaller wheel allows smaller riders to fit well on smaller frames, produces a stronger wheel, makes fitting big-ass tires easier and are more agile than their larger counterparts. Straggler has disc caliper mounts instead of rim brake studs. It’ll accept rotors up to 160mm. The rear dropouts are unique, too. They’re a partially closed horizontal design that accommodates singlespeed or geared drivetrains. They feature stop screws that thread in from the rear to further secure the wheel and to position the rear wheel for optimal shifting, plus a forward-mounted stop screw on the drive side to keep the wheel from slipping forward under the force of your gargantuan legs. The rear dropouts are spaced 135mm instead of 132.5mm like the Cross-Check simply because there are far more options for disc hubs in this spacing. Straggler 650b has braze-ons for fenders, racks and bottle cages. The geometry is slightly different, with angles and tube lengths very close but not identical to the Cross-Check, but like the Cross-Check it’s ready to take you just about anywhere. It’s a day tripper and a weekender. It’s a ‘rough road’ road bike. It’s a cyclocross bike with no pretense about racing. It’s a utilitarian townie. It’s a light-duty touring bike. It’s an all-weather commuter. And when you get tired of one set up, you can swap parts around and turn it into something else. We think that’s pretty neat.

From rough city streets to park paths and beyond, the versatile UX hybrid commuter bike is built for adventure. Ride through bumpy back alleys or take a shortcut through the park, it’s all about putting some excitement into your daily routine. With its powerful disc brakes, and confident 27.5 wheels with wide 50mm tires, this hybrid bike can handle rough roads and varied terrain. Premium Lightweight Alloy Frame - Made with ALUXX aluminum for confident, versatile handling on smooth or rough roads. Flat Handlebar - Mountain bike style handlebar gives added control on rough roads or dirt. Elevated Chainstay - Raised stay on the drive-side for easier maintenance and access to the chain. Disc Brakes - Powerful brakes for added control in variable road and weather conditions. Grippy Tires - High-volume 50mm tires provide smooth, confident handling. Reflective Decal - For added visibility in low-light conditions.

MAIN STREET, SIDE STREETS OR FOREST TRAILS. YOUR CHOICES ARE LIMITLESS WITH THE VERSATILE ROVE. KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS Dirt-Road Ready A suspension fork offers more comfort and control when you leave the pavement for gravel and trails. Stability and Control Responsive, reliable disc brakes help you keep your speed in check, even in wet weather. Useful Integrated mounts let you attach a rear cargo rack, and the low standover height makes getting on and off less a hassle when you're running errands by bike.

Hybrid doesn't do it justice. When we sat down to engineer our urban commuter, we wanted to do something different. Something fast. Something fun. And, most importantly, something people would want to ride. And isn't a Hybrid. It's an Urban Assault bike. And it's a blast. Slip through your city like a shadow. Subtle, stylish, and sporty – your perfect urban assault vehicle is right here. - 8 speeds to conquer your city's toughest streets. - Disc brakes for awesome all-weather stopping power. - Dual chainguard keeps your chain in place over the roughest roads. - WTB Slick 700x32c for a smooth roll and snappy handling. - Rack and fender compatible so you can haul it all and keep yourself dry.

With its lightweight ALUXX aluminum frame, confident handling and fast-rolling 700c wheels, Escape lets you ride any road or path in comfort and style. This versatile all-rounder is designed with a flat handlebar and upright rider position, which gives it a confident, sporty feel that's suitable for city streets or country roads. It also comes with rack and fender mounts so you can add accessories to make it fit your needs. Balanced and efficient Lightweight ALUXX frame, smooth-rolling 700c wheels, and confident upright positioning offer a balanced, efficient ride quality. Versatile and capable A wide range of gears helps you increase your speed and tackle hills with more control. Rugged reliability Puncture-resistant tires and integrated rack mounts keep you rolling on tough city streets and more adventurous rides.

Main street, side streets or forest trails. Your choices are limitless with the versatile Rove.

Classic hybrid styling with an eye towards value, the North Bay is perfect for recreational riders and commuters on a budget. Sporting a 21-speed Shimano drivetrain along with front and rear linear pull hand brakes, the North Bay handles flat and hilly conditions with ease. It's a great choice for your next pleasure ride or just getting around town. - Custom formed high tensile steel frame - Shimano Tourney 21-speed drivetrain with MegaRange gearing - Shimano Revo twist shifters - Alloy linear-pull front and rear brakes - Alloy crankset with sealed cartridge bottom bracket - Alloy quick release wheels with stainless steel spokes - 700 x 38c hybrid tires - Upright steel handlebar and alloy stem - Sun comfort saddle and ergo grips - Plastic chainring guard - Alloy kickstand

IN CYCLOCROSS RACING, EVERY ADVANTAGE COUNTS. FAST STARTS, TIGHT CORNERS, TOTAL CONTROL ON DIRT, SAND AND MUD. PROVEN THROUGH YEARS OF PRO WINS AND PODIUM PLACINGS, THE LATEST TCX ADVANCED PRO IS FASTER AND SMOOTHER THAN EVER. KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS Elite level efficiency Advanced-grade composite frameset is 17.5 percent lighter than the previous generation while retaining its best-in-class torsional/pedaling stiffness. Total control Integrated disc brake technology with flat mounts and thru-axle hubs, combined with tubeless-ready Giant WheelSystem, delivers added control in variable conditions and all types of weather. Smooth ride quality D-Fuse composite seatpost helps absorb bumps and vibrations, and you also have the option to switch to a standard 30.9mm round or dropper post depending on your riding style and terrain. TECHS & FEATURES ADVANCED COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY Giant’s High-Performance Grade raw carbon material is used to produce this custom frame material in our own composite factory with a high stiffness-to-weight ratio. The front triangle of these framesets is assembled and molded as one continuous piece in a proprietary manufacturing process called Modified Monocoque Construction. D-FUSE TECHNOLOGY The D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar were designed to function as a system, absorbing road shocks and vibrations so you can ride farther, faster. OVERDRIVE 2 The most advanced steerer tube technology in today’s Giant bikes. Designed to offer unprecedented front-end steering performance, the system’s oversized headset bearings (1 1/2" lower, 1 1/4" upper) and tapered steerer tube work in harmony to provide supreme steering stiffness. TUBELESS SYSTEM Fewer flat tires. Greater traction. Less rolling resistance and a smoother, faster ride. Giant’s Tubeless System makes it easier than ever to experience all these benefits.

So what is this Straggler anyway? The easy answer is to say that we added disc brakes to a Cross-Check and this is close to accurate. People have asked us to make a disc version of our highly versatile Cross-Check for a long time now and almost everything about the two are very similar. Straggler is slightly different, though. The most obvious difference of course is that the Straggler has disc caliper mounts instead of rim brake studs. It’ll accept rotors up to 160mm. The rear dropouts are unique, too. They’re a partially closed horizontal design that accommodates singlespeed or geared drivetrains. They feature stop screws that thread in from the rear to further secure the wheel and to position the rear wheel for optimal shifting, plus a forward-mounted stop screw on the drive side to keep the wheel from slipping forward under the force of your gargantuan legs. The rear dropouts are spaced 135mm instead of 132.5mm like the Cross-Check simply because there are far more options for disc hubs in this spacing. Straggler shares all of the Cross-Check’s braze-ons for fenders, racks and bottle cages. The Straggler’s geometry is slightly different, with angles and tube lengths very close but not identical to the Cross-Check, but like the Cross-Check it’s ready to take you just about anywhere. It’s a day tripper and a weekender. It’s a ‘rough road’ road bike. It’s a cyclocross bike with no pretense about racing. It’s a utilitarian townie. It’s a light-duty touring bike. It’s an all-weather commuter. And when you get tired of one set up, you can swap parts around and turn it into something else. We think that’s pretty neat.

Straggler is a bikepacking-inspired road/gravel bike mostly at home on pavement but ready for trail duty when called. Born on Gravel. Raised on Pavement Straggler is tuned for cross-over exploration on a wide variety of terrain conditions. It's a day-tripper and a weekender. It's a "rough road" road bike, a cyclocross bike with no pretense about racing, a utilitarian townie, a light-duty touring bike and an all-weather commuter. It's a steel gravel bicycle that thrives on the road. Think of it as a "mountain biker's road bike." If you only have room for one bike in your life, Straggler can (and should) be your one and only. Straggler's capabilities go well beyond asphalt. It also lends itself well to light touring setups. We're talking frame bags, seat bags, and "credit card touring" rather than full-blown touring. Straggler also handles our 8- and 24-Pack Racks well, so you have some heavier-duty loading options. - Accommodations for racks and fenders - Forward-exiting horizontal dropouts for singlespeed compatibility and wheelbase adjustability - Clearance for 650B x 41mm tires with fenders!

DESIGNED TO HELP YOU REACH THAT PODIUM, THE BRAVA ADVANCED PRO IS AN AGILE RACE BIKE CREATED TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING AND MAXIMIZE ACCELERATION. KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS Built to Perform Advanced-Grade Composite open triangle frame design makes shoulder carrying easy, while the V-shaped down tube efficiently sheds mud. Commanding Control OverDrive 2 steerer combined with a D-Fuse seatpost offers a lightweight, responsive and agile ride with precise steering. Race Ready Tubeless set-up, 1x drivetrain, and up to 45mm tire clearance makes this lightweight race machine daring enough to take on any cyclocross course. TECHS & FEATURES: ADVANCED COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY Liv’s High-Performance Grade raw carbon material is used to produce this frameset in our own composite factory. Using state-of-the-art materials and manufacturing techniques, Liv’s Advanced-Grade Composite frames are designed to offer lightweight and stiffness with optimal compliance. D-FUSE SEATPOST The proprietary "D" shaped composite seatpost damps vibration, resulting in a smooth, compliant ride. OVERDRIVE 2 The most advanced steerer tube technology in today’s Liv and Giant bikes. Designed to offer unprecedented front-end steering performance, the system’s oversized headset bearings (1 1/2" lower, 1 1/4" upper) and tapered steerer tube work in harmony to provide supreme steering stiffness.

Main street, side streets or forest trails. Your choices are limitless with the versatile rove. Comfort Liv’s 3F Design Philosophy and LivRight Sizing, along with the lightweight ALUXX-Grade Aluminum frame, create a flawlessly tuned and comfortable ride for women. Confidence Inspiring Flat bars, front suspension, and a low standover height provide generous stability and capable comfort. Versatile Perfect for fitness, commuting and exploration needs alike. Why We Love It Rove is ideal choice for entry-level riders looking for a fitness, recreational or commuting bike that can go on dirt or road riding adventures. Using Liv’s 3F Design Philosophy, it’s constructed with a lightweight ALUXX-Grade Aluminum frame with added standover height for stability and confidence. The Rove features a plush suspension fork, which can be locked out for efficiency riding on smooth pavement or flipped open for off-road excursions. Featuring plenty of frame clearance for knobby tires, a low-rise handlebar and a wide range of gears, this bike is a confident choice for weekend exploration. - Frame: ALUXX-Grade Aluminum - Fork: SR Suntour NEX HLO 700C, 63mm , disc - Wheels: Giant GX Disc - Shifters: Shimano FD-M315 - Crankset: Forged Alloy, 30/46

Ordinary trips around town are more stylish and fun with the Flourish.

A steel utility vehicle designed for fully loaded exploration, whether across town or across the country. A Versatile All-Season Commuter Bike If you're like us, your bike needs likely change by the day, week, month, or year. Quite the adaptable little beast, Ogre can get you to your job during the week, then way out of town on the weekend. It's not sluggish on pavement or gravel and can also hold its own on singletrack. Ogre is designed to be the ultimate steel utility vehicle. It relishes in those “take-the-long-way-home-and-find-some-beverages-along-the-way" sort of commutes. Snow, sleet, or sweltering humidity, this is an ideal year-round commuter bike. You can also haul enough crap on it that you don't even have to go home if you don't want to. - All the barnacles you could ever possibly ask for including rack and fender, multiple three-pack mounts, and mid-blade. - Gnot-Boost rear spacing with Rohloff torque arm slot and Bill/Ted trailer mount - Clearance for 29" x 2.5" or 27.5" x 2.8" tires with fenders

FOLLOW YOUR OWN ROUTE, WHEREVER IT MAY LEAD. WITH STABLE FLAT BAR POSITIONING AND DISC BRAKES, ROAM DISC HANDLES ALL TYPES OF TERRAIN AND UNLIMITED ADVENTURES. KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS Agility and control Updated flat-bar frame geometry puts the rider in a position that balances efficiency with stability, and disc brakes give you added control on rugged roads or dirt. Smooth-riding comfort The D-Fuse seatpost and suspension fork absorb road shocks and vibrations, and EasyRide Tubeless tires let you run lower pressure for a smoother ride quality and a reduced risk of flats. Integrated rack mounts Compatible with rear racks, allowing easy cargo capacity for daily trips or longer treks.

San Anselmo bikes are designed and built for active recreational riders looking to explore on and off paved surfaces. It's constructed around a lightweight Series 2 6061 aluminum frame, a suspension fork, Shimano drivetrains, rack and fender mounts, large-volume 700c mixed-terrain tires, and disc brakes. Dual Sport geometry balances an active pedaling position with an upright seating position for fitness riding across mixed surfaces. Series 2 Aluminum Frame The San Rafael and San Anselmo have a Series 2 6061 butted and hydroformed aluminum frame with disc brakes, rear rack and fender mounts, a 63mm travel suspension fork, and 700c wheels Women’s Fit Geometry The San Anselmo features Women’s Fit Geometry to better fit female riders with components like women’s specific saddles, narrower bars, and short-reach brake levers. Disc Brakes Hydraulic disc brakes provide smooth, controlled stopping in all conditions with minimal maintenance. - Series 2 aluminum frame - SR Suntour NEX HLO fork - Shimano Altus 2x8-speed drivetrain - Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc brakes

The Alight Disc is redesigned with a fast and fresh outlook, and is equipped with comfort touchpoints, accessory mounts and dependable components, making this a versatile flat-bar road bike perfect for commuting and keeping an active lifestyle. Versatility Equipped with integrated mounts for fenders, a rear rack, and a kickstand, the Alight lets you customize your accessories so you can make room for all your essentials and stay clear of debris. Comfort Staying comfortable on your daily rides is a non-negotiable, so the Alight comes with shock-absorbing grips, a compliant D-Fuse seatpost, and a pressure-relieving saddle. Control The Alight's powerful disc brakes work in dry or wet conditions, and with the increased fork clearance, you can install up to a 40c tire, which allows for greater traction.

From rough city streets to park paths and beyond, the versatile UX hybrid commuter bike is built for adventure. Ride through bumpy back alleys or take a shortcut through the park, it’s all about putting some excitement into your daily routine. With its innovative belt drive, powerful disc brakes, and confident 27.5 wheels with wide 50mm tires, this hybrid bike can handle rough roads and varied terrain. Premium Lightweight Alloy Frame - Made with ALUXX aluminum for confident, versatile handling on smooth or rough roads. Flat Handlebar - Mountain bike style handlebar gives added control on rough roads or dirt. Belt Drive - Innovative belt drive for easier maintenance and added safety. Disc Brakes - Powerful brakes for added control in variable road and weather conditions. Grippy Tires - High-volume 50mm tires provide smooth, confident handling. Reflective Decal - For added visibility in low-light conditions.

A World Cup-winning design ridden to multiple Elite level wins by pro rider Gosse van der Meer. Mix it with the very best on our top-flight racer. Built around an aggressive carbon chassis, its weight is kept to an absolute minimum to deliver you to the bell lap with enough energy left to boss the finishing sprint.

Head down, tongue down, pedal pedal pedal. A bike with a trophy cabinet glistening with World Cup silverware, the Tension C keeps weight to a minimum with its race-winning carbon chassis. When resistance reduction is a necessity, the Sram Force One groupset and matching carbon crank, Hunt 4 Season wheels, and a Richey 4-Axis stem will let you leave everything out on the course. Fast Challenge Grifo tyres are the icing on the cake – all that’s left now is to welcome the applause of cowbells as you reach the chequered flag in first place.

The Stinson brings a new level of comfort and control to your ride. This model has a lightweight Series 1 aluminum frame with low standover, an ergonomic handlebar, plush saddle, and versatile, high-volume 27.5" tires with mixed tread for control on a variety of surfaces. Design features include our Comfort Control Geometry with upright seating and the ability to touch the ground with the forefoot, while maintaining proper saddle height for pedaling efficiency. Series 1 Aluminum Frame The Stinson features a Series 1 6061 aluminum frame with exceptionally low standover, disc brake mounts, rack and fender eyelets, and high-volume 27.5" wheels. Comfort Control Geometry Marin Comfort Control geometry allows you to touch the ground with your forefoot when the saddle is at the correct height for full pedaling leg extension. 27.5" Tires Large volume 27.5 x 2.35" tires are capable and comfortable across a range of surfaces. Wide-Range Gearing Wide-range, 1x gearing is simple to use and offers as large if not larger of a gear range than multi-chainring bikes of the past. - Aluminum frame w/CrMo fork - MicroSHIFT Advent 1x9 Wide Range drivetrain - Power CX7 mechanical disc brakes - Marin Comfort touch points

Proven through countless pro wins, this lightweight composite cyclocross bike delivers quick acceleration, smooth handling and total control on dry pavement, loose dirt, deep sand or slick mud—everything you need to aim for the podium. ELITE LEVEL EFFICIENCY - Advanced-grade composite frameset is 17.5 percent lighter than the previous generation while retaining its best-in-class torsional/pedaling stiffness. TOTAL CONTROL - Integrated disc brake technology with flat mounts and thru-axle hubs, combined with tubeless ready Giant WheelSystem, delivers added control in variable conditions and all types of weather. SMOOTH RIDE QUALITY - D-Fuse composite seatpost helps absorb bumps and vibrations, and you also have the option to switch to a standard 30.9mm round or dropper post depending on your riding style and terrain. ADVANCED COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY - Giant's High Performance Grade raw carbon material is used to produce this custom frame material in our own composite factory with a high stiffness-to-weight ratio. The front triangle of these framesets is assembled and molded as one continuous piece in a proprietary manufacturing process called Modified Monocoque Construction. OVERDRIVE 2 - The most advanced steerer tube technology in today's Giant bikes. Designed to offer unprecedented front-end steering performance, the system's oversized headset bearings (1 1/2" lower, 1 1/4" upper) and tapered steerer tube work in harmony to provide supreme steering stiffness. COMPACT ROAD DESIGN - Introduced by Giant with the professional Team ONCE in the 1990s, Compact Road revolutionized the look and feel of high-performance road bikes forever. A downward sloping toptube (from the headtube to the seattube) creates smaller front and rear triangles for a lighter, stiffer bike. It also makes it easier for riders of all sizes to have a perfect fit. TUBELESS SYSTEM - Fewer flat tires. Greater traction. Less rolling resistance and a smoother, faster ride. Giant's Tubeless System makes it easier than ever to experience all these benefits.

The Yorkville combines an upright, comfortable riding position with a dash of speed that makes every ride enjoyable. This lightweight aluminum bike pedals up hills easily and corners beautifully thanks to the efficient road bike-sized wheels and a 21-speed Shimano drivetrain. Enjoy sure-stopping linear pull brakes and a plush seat, while the suspension seat post smoothes out the bumps along the way.

The beauty of the stiff alloy frame is also that it climbs quickly, readily flying when you open up a sprint. The bike handled tight & twisting turns, loose downhill & pedaly sections, and repeated short sprints all without hesitation. As you move up the rankings in the Tension collection, the Tension 2 comes with a Sram Rival groupset, Hunt 4 Season wheels, and a Ritchey cockpit. A more race-winning gear ratio suits the price point while possessing the same aggressive geometry found throughout the collection. The wheelset hosts long-lasting cartridge bearings with reliable Challenge Grifo tires, whatever the conditions, and if you so wish, make switching to tubeless simple. A T47 threaded bottom bracket provides peace of mind against mechanicals, along with the bike’s durable chassis.