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$1,799.99 - $2,999.99 $2,999.99 Up to 40% Off
Everything you love about the Genius, but with a lower price point. The Genius 950 is a mountain bike that features a Marzocchi fork, a SRAM Eagle drivetrain, and Syncros components. Grab your bike, and get on the trail. Key Features: - Genius Alloy SL Frame - Marzocchi Z2 Air 150mm Fork - X-Fusion Nude, TwinLoc, 150mm - SRAM NX-X1 Eagle, 12 Speed - Shimano Disc Brakes - Syncros X-30 TR Rims - Maxxis Foldable Tires - Syncros Dropper Post and Parts
$599.99 $849.99 29% Off
The SCOTT Scale 26 Rigid is our truly functional mountain bike for kids. With everything you could want in a mountain bike for kids combined with a classic cool design, you'll be rolling in style.
$1,399.99 $2,299.99 39% Off
The SCOTT Scale 940 features an ultralight Carbon Frame. RockShox suspension, a SRAM Eagle drivetrain, and Syncros components create a durable and affordable hardtail designed for world-class speed. Key Features: - Scale Carbon HMF Frame - RockShox Judy 100mm Fork - RideLoc 2-Position Remote - SRAM NX-SX Eagle, 12-Speed - Shimano Disc Brakes - Syncros X-25 Rims - Schwalbe Rapid Rob Tires - Syncros Parts
$1,099.99 - $1,799.99 $1,799.99 Up to 39% Off
The SCOTT Scale 965 comes fully equipped with a Shimano 12-speed drivetrain and a RockShox fork along with Remote Lockout technology to allow for multiple travel settings to adjust to riding conditions. Key Features: - Scale Alloy 6061 Frame Boost - RockShox Judy 100mm Fork w/Maxle - RideLoc 2-Position Remote - Shimano SLX-Deore, 12 Speed - Shimano Disc Brakes - Syncros Rims - Maxxis Rekon Race Tires
$4,799.99
The Mountain Bike, Distilled. The newest version of the Hightower remains our greatest hits of engineering—now further refined and bottled into our most all-terrain of bikes. Big on wheels, medium on travel, and short on fuss, this is the do-it-all model that does it over and over again thanks to a versatile balance of geo, spec, and durability. If you're not looking for extremes, just something extremely good, the Hightower is your elevator. Engineering Details: - Our Engineers' Greatest Hits Not all frames are created equal. Hightower represents Santa Cruz’s greatest hits, showcasing our design, engineering, and performance prowess. - Lower Link Assembly The highly sculpted and optimized Lower Link (A) houses a geometry-adjusting Flip Chip (B) and beefy Pivot Axles (C) to virtually eliminate lateral flex. - Upper Link Assembly We only use the highest quality Enduro MAX or TPX sealed, radial bearings (A) and premium fasteners (B) for our linkage assemblies. They’re easy to properly torque and maintain, plus we offer free replacement bearings for life. - One-Piece Swingarm VPP suspension utilizes a one-piece swingarm that eliminates the need for pivots on the stays, creating a stout, bulletproof rear end for accurate tracking and superior performance. - C and CC Carbon Santa Cruz offers two grades of carbon—top-end CC Carbon and value-minded C Carbon. Though they have the same stiffness and performance, CC is lighter and comes paired with a more premium suspension. - Carbon Mastery The Sag Window (A), Glovebox (B), and internal cable tunnels (not shown) demonstrate Santa Cruz’s expertise at combining practical function with carbon design and manufacturing artistry. - The Sum of the Parts In isolation, all these things are great—together with fanatical suspension tuning, a premium build spec, and a meticulous attention to detail, they’re transcendent. Featuring: SRAM Eagle Transmission - stronger, better shifting, wirelessly The next generation SRAM Eagle Transmission specced on our CC-carbon models is a radically robust, fully integrated and interdependent wireless transmission. Built around the universal constant of the wheel axle itself, the Full Mount hangerless attachment creates a far stronger connection to the frame and the super strong derailleur provides unprecedented strength. Shifting under load is made possible due to a combination of X-SYNC technology and cassette mapping, creating seamless shifts even during your hardest power output. The new AXS Pods are extremely ergonomic and highly customizable, so shifting gears is light and intuitive. It's simply the most advanced transmission and nearly as tough as the mountain itself. Hightower 3 Highlights: - VPP™ VPP™ suspension can be optimized to strike the right balance between pedaling efficiency and all-out bump-chomping prowess. That means wherever you see "VPP" you know it's tuned to perform exactly how it should for the purpose it's designed for. - 145mm VPP travel Looking for something good at climbing, downhill, and going round and round your local trails? Say hello to Hightower. 145mm in the rear paired with 150mm up front is your perfect combo. - Suspension sensitivity Compared to the last Hightower, we reduced the anti-squat in the first 40% of travel. This noticeably improves suspension sensitivity in both climbing and descending scenarios due to reduced chain influence on the suspension. - Suspension consistency Hightower's leverage curve is relatively straight, with added progression towards the end of the travel. This provides improved bottom-out resistance with more consistent damping and support. - Glovebox Place your ride essentials securely beneath a new high-quality latch and panel in the Hightower's downtube. The Glovebox comes with a fitted Tool Wallet and Tube Purse, tailored for the frame to keep your tools close to hand. - Sag window A window allows easier suspension sag and setup. The details are completed by a neat mud flap to protect the rear shock plus tidy cable routing within the frame and swingarm, and rubberized DT protectors to shrug off strikes. - Flip chip In the Low position, the shock rate becomes more progressive, particularly at the end of the stroke, and there’s some bottom-out resistance to be gained. In the High setting, the bike rides a little higher in its travel and supplies the rider with more mid-stroke support. Tweakers and finicky shredders can adapt the suspension feel to their needs and desires. - 29-inch wheels Hightower features fast-rolling, bump-easing 29-inch wheels front and rear. On high-end builds, we spec Reserve 30|HD carbon rims laced to premium hubs, which are built and hand-tuned in our Santa Cruz, Calif. factory. See Reserve 30|HD wheels.
$5,099.00 - $5,099.99 $5,899.99 14% Off
The Mountain Bike, Distilled The newest version of the Hightower remains our greatest hits of engineering—now further refined and bottled into our most all-terrain of bikes. Big on wheels, medium on travel, short on fuss, this is the do-it-all model that does it over and over again thanks to a versatile balance of geo, spec and durability. If you're not looking for extremes, just something extremely good, the Hightower is your elevator. Engineering Details: - OUR ENGINEERS’ GREATEST HITS Not all frames are created equal. Hightower represents Santa Cruz’s greatest hits, showcasing our design, engineering, and performance prowess. - LOWER LINK ASSEMBLY The highly sculpted and optimized Lower Link (A) houses a geometry-adjusting Flip Chip (B) and beefy Pivot Axles (C) to virtually eliminate lateral flex. - UPPER LINK ASSEMBLY We only use the highest quality Enduro MAX or TPX sealed, radial bearings (A) and premium fasteners (B) for our linkage assemblies. They’re easy to properly torque and maintain, plus we offer free replacement bearings for life. - ONE-PIECE SWINGARM VPP suspension utilizes a one-piece swingarm that eliminates the need for pivots on the stays, creating a stout, bulletproof rear end for accurate tracking and superior performance. - C AND CC CARBON Santa Cruz offers two grades of carbon—top-end CC Carbon and value-minded C Carbon. Though they have the same stiffness and performance, CC is lighter and comes paired with a more premium suspension. - CARBON MASTERY The Sag Window (A), Glovebox (B), and internal cable tunnels (not shown) demonstrate Santa Cruz’s expertise in combining practical function with carbon design and manufacturing artistry. - THE SUM OF THE PARTS In isolation, all these things are great—together with fanatical suspension tuning, a premium build spec, and meticulous attention to detail, they’re transcendent.
$2,149.99 - $3,599.99 $3,499.99 - $3,599.99 Up to 40% Off
BIG ALL-MOUNTAIN DAYS WHERE TRAVEL AND GEOMETRY MATTER MOST BUILT FOR ABUSE AND ROWDY RIDING ENDURO-STYLE RIDING AND RACING BIG BIKE, BIG WHEELS, BIG FUN The Alpine Trail is a 29" wheeled full suspension bike built for the all day enduro rider that earns their downhill fun. Key upgrades from Alpine Trail 7: - Marzocchi Z1 Coil/Marzocchi CR Coil suspension - Shimano SLX/XT drivetrain - TRP Slate EVO brakes - FSA Gradient crankset TECHNOLOGY: UNIDIRECTIONAL CARBON FIBER FRAME Alpine Trail Carbon 1 and 2 models feature high modulus carbon fiber and monocoque construction to deliver the strongest and stiffest Alpine Trail to date. SERIES 4 ALUMINUM FRAME Alpine Trail models feature Series 4 aluminum frames, with detailed forgings, highly manipulated tubes, and full internal cable routing, giving the rider the highest-end alloy frame that Marin offers. ONE PIECE FORGED ROCKER The heart of the Alpine Trail's MultiTrac suspension is the forged one-piece rocker link. The strength and stiffness of the rocker keeps the rear of the bike tracking straight, providing smooth suspension operation under the most demanding conditions. BRIDGELESS SEATSTAY The stiffness of the one-piece rocker link allows for a bridgeless seatstay design, offering zero compromises on stiffness while at the same time allowing for maximum tire clearance and short chainstays. MODERN ANGLES The Alpine Trail has a slack 63.5º head tube angle paired with a steep 78º seat tube angle and long reach to provide the best modern trail bike experience. The bike lets you climb better than ever before, while giving you even more confidence when descending.
$630.00
PUSH THE PACE ON CLIMBS, LET LOOSE ON THE DESCENTS. THIS ALUMINUM HARDTAIL GIVES YOU A FEEL FOR THE TRAIL WITH BALANCED, CONFIDENT HANDLING AND A PLUSH SUSPENSION FORK. KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS Proven alloy performance ALUXX aluminum frameset is hand-built in-house by the world leader in aluminum engineering. Balance and stability Frame geometry is designed to optimize the balance and roll-over capabilities of 29-inch wheels or the liveliness of 27.5-inch wheels (depending on frame size). XC control Suspension fork offers either 80mm or 100mm of smooth travel for added XC control. Wheel size: Sizes X-Small – Medium: 27.5-inch Sizes Small – X-Large: 29-inch
$774.99
Custom-formed aluminum frame features Progressive wheel sizing: 27.5" on XS, S and 29" on M, L, XL SR Suntour XCM-DS fork offers 100mm of coil-sprung suspension to soak up bumps - Shimano 3x7 speed drivetrain means you'll always find the perfect gear - Tektro M275 hydraulic disc brakes provide great stopping power - Pedals included; limited lifetime warranty on the frame for as long as the original retail purchaser owns the bicycle - Included fender mounts allow you add fenders to ride in inclement weather
$699.99 - $814.99
“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
$859.99 - $899.99
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
$1,799.99 $2,299.99 22% Off
The Twostroke 01 is a progressive, compliant and confidence-inspiring fast hardtail. Its TCC-designed carbon frame has radical geometry for steep and loose terrain, wide tire clearance, integrated fork stopper and frame protection, plus internal cabling and provision for a dropper post. A RockShox Judy TK R fork, alloy bar, 12-speed Shimano Deore drivetrain with MT200 brakes and SHL280S wheels equip this introduction to the carbon Twostroke.
$2,199.99 $2,799.99 - $2,899.99 Up to 24% Off
The Twostroke 01 is a progressive, compliant and confidence-inspiring fast hardtail. Its TCC-designed carbon frame has radical geometry for steep and loose terrain, wide tire clearance, integrated fork stopper and frame protection, plus internal cabling and provision for a dropper post. The combined SRAM X1, NX, SX and GX 12-speed drivetrain is paired with Shimano Deore brakes, SHL280S wheels and RockShox Recon RL fork in this inclusive build.
$799.99 $1,199.99 33% Off
Whether it's tearing around an XCO track or setting your personal best up a local hill, the Twostroke has you covered. RADICAL GEOMETRY - A 67° head angle, long front-end, and 75° seat angle to attack steep and loose terrain with the perfect weight distribution. INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING - Fully guided internal cable routing for easy installation and a clean look. INTEGRATED PROTECTION - Molded covers on the chainstay, an integrated chain suck plate, and helicopter tape on the downtube ensure durability and a sleek design. WIDE TIRE CLEARANCE - Fully compatible with the new generation of wide XC tires.
$699.99 $1,049.99 33% Off
Whether it's tearing around an XCO track or setting your personal best up a local hill, the Twostroke has you covered. RADICAL GEOMETRY - A 67° head angle, long front-end and 75° seat angle to attack steep and loose terrain with the perfect weight distribution. INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING - Fully guided internal cable routing for easy installation and a clean look. INTEGRATED PROTECTION - Molded covers on the chainstay, an integrated chain suck plate and helicopter tape on the downtube ensure durability and a sleek design. WIDE TIRE CLEARANCE - Fully compatible with the new generation of wide XC tires.
$1,399.99 $1,799.99 22% Off
Twostroke AL emulates the Twostroke 01's performance in a refined Smoothweld Premium Aluminum frame. Inspired by the Fourstroke and a fighter jet, it offers the perfect blend of performance, functionality and aesthetics, with radical geometry, wide tire clearance and integrated protection to combat technical terrain. SRAM NX and SX Eagle drivetrain with SRAM Level T brakes, XCD23 wheels and RockShox Judy Silver fork make a well-rounded package.
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