The dream was to start a nationwide chain of stores in America in the early 1970s but things didn't turn out like that and a lack of available bikes required a pivot. Like a lot of mountain bike companies, Trek is a brand born from a lack of offerings.
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Specialized also makes a huge range of componentry as well and the Stumpjumper's cockpit, wheelset and tires are all quality own brand parts.įor all the details and to find out what over four decades of evolution rides like, check out our full review of the Specialized Stumpjumper Expert. Upfront is a 140mm fork and a SRAM Eagle drivetrain and brakes. You'll still find the SWAT storage system though which allows the storage of tubes, pumps, tools, and nutrition/hydration, right in the downtube of the frame. The revised geometry brings the new school with a slacker, longer reach, design. The new design starts with 29-inch wheels and throws in a pair of flexing seat stays along with 130mm of travel in the rear. What they all share in common is that they are consistently some of the best bikes that are available on the market.
Specialized now produce bikes for all disciplines from downhill mountain biking to aero time-trial bikes. Specialized's is arguably one of the most influential brands on the market who are constantly developing new technology by utilizing its own Innovation Center R&D test lab and wind tunnel - which they call the Win Tunnel. The Specialized Stumpjumper lineage continues to this day although the modern-day equivalent is unrecognizable when compared to the original model. It brought mass production and economies of scale to a fledgling niche and it maybe changed the world. The company became synonymous with the American mountain bike scene with the release of the first Stumpjumper in 1981. From there, the next major move was recognizing the importance of an emerging scene. The first few years were focused on road cycling and led to the first Specialized product, a tire. Getting there has been a 47-year journey with some industry-defining bikes, some missteps and a lot of innovation. Specialized bikes is one of the biggest and most well-known names in the industry. Keep reading to see our list of the best mountain bike brands and some of the products that put them there. With that in mind, we put together some of the brands we think are the best mountain bike brands out there. If you are looking for a great mountain bike, starting with a great brand isn't a guarantee but reputation still counts for a lot. The bikes they make are some of the best available and they keep making knockout hits. There are some brands though that stand out.
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