Dropper Seatposts

Never think about seat height adjustments again...

Why Upgrade?

• Quick & Effortless Transitions
  • Transition from uphill riding position to downhill riding position on-the-fly.
• Better Trail Focus
  • Trails eb and flow -- rather than constantly weighing whether or not it's worthwhile to stop and adjust your seat, height adjustments simply become part of your routine, like gear changes.
• Dropper Types
  • Mechanically-Actuated Droppers - cheaper but require more frequent servicing.
  • Hydraulically-Actuated Droppers - more expensive but with smoother actuation and less frequent service intervals.
• Learn more about how to choose a dropper post here.

Handlebars & Stems

Better steering, better control, better bike...

Why Upgrade?

• Enhanced Control
  • XC riders tend to prefer narrower bars
  • Trail and DH riders tend to prefer wider bars
    • Wider bars slow down steering for added control, especially when paired with a short stem.
    • Note: Handlebars (of any material) can always be cut down to achieve a narrower width.
• Better Cockpit Positioning
  • Varying rise and sweep geometries help riders achieve an ideal riding position on the bike.
    • Taller riders who feel too low in the cockpit will benefit from increased rise while shorter riders will benefit from a lower rise.
    • Varying upsweep and backsweep angles aim to help riders achieve a comfortable wrist angle and more netural riding position.
• Lighter / Stronger
  • Aluminum bars = less expensive, strong but also the heaviest.
  • Carbon bars = more expensive, but significantly lighter with moderate impact and vibration dampening.
    • Note: Most carbon bars feature a 35mm clamp diameter, which requires lower clamping pressure at the stem.
• Stem Length
  • Shorter stems (50mm or less) offer lighter, faster, and more easily corrected steering.
  • Longer stems can help slow down steering (similar to wider bars) if things feel too sensitive or "twitchy".
• Stem Clamp Diameter
  • If you are upgrading your handlebars, make sure that they will be compatible with your stem's clamp diameter.
    • Most MTB stem clamps are 31.8mm, although 35mm clamps are increasingly popular.

Saddles

Imagine if sitting down didn't rub you the wrong way...

Why Upgrade?

• More Comfort
  • The shape that best suits you and your particular anatomy is highly personal.
  • While the use of padded bike shorts (i.e. chamois) is always recommended, the level/layout of padding built directly into the seat will also impact comfort.
• Save Weight
  • Carbon rails, lighter cover materials and various saddle shapes all influence the overall weight.

Carbon Wheels & Tires

Your most direct connection to the trail...

Why Upgrade?

• Carbon Rims
  • Stiffer, lighter, and in many ways stronger than their aluminum counterparts. 
• Go Tubeless
  • Experience faster acceleration, lighter weight, and a reduced risk of flatting out.
  • Note: Converting to tubeless requires tubless-compatible rims, rim tape, tires, and tire sealant. Learn more here.
• Tire Tread
  • Improve your bike's grip, control and speed for your region's terrain and soil type.
• Wider Tires
  • Wider tires help with suspension (i.e. ride smoothness), grip in muddy terrain, and stability while cornering.
    • Note: Refer to manufacturer specs to identify the maximum tire width that your bike's frame can accommodate.