Challenge Recumbents
A European recumbent manufacturer, Challenge is well known for its high-quality production and elegant lines. With a wide range of models from the Endurance group to the Super-Light (SL), Extreme Racers, and even a trike, Challenge has something for every rider.
In addition, Challenge has a wide range of available colors and accessories.
Colors: Apple Green Satin, Apple Green Metallic, Black (Glossy), Black Satin, Cobalt Blue, Dark Green Satin,Diamond Blue, Diamond Green, Diamond Red, Diamond Violet, Formula Red, Lemon, Purple Satin, Red Satin, Swan White, Silver Matt Metal, Team Orange, Ultra Marine, Yellow
Accessories: Headrest, telescopic tiller, sidebars and side racks for luggage protection and carrying capacity.
Coming Soon! The new Ventus and Seiran-24!
Click here for the Challenge Bikes Brochure.
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Note: due to European duties and shipping costs, an additional $350 charge will be required for any Challenge bikes.
| Model |
Type |
Purpose |
MSRP |
Details |
| Fujin |
SWB |
Fast touring |
$2750 (varies with exchange rates) |
Details
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| Fujin-SL |
SWB |
Racing |
$2900 (varies with exchange rates) |
Details
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| Fujin-SL 2 |
SWB |
Racing |
$3750 (varies with exchange rates) |
Details
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| Hurricane Sport |
Quasi-lowracer |
Touring, commuting, all-purpose riding |
$2550 (varies with exchange rates) |
Details
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| Hurricane Tour |
Quasi-lowracer |
Touring, commuting, all-purpose riding |
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Details
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| Hurricane SL |
Quasi-lowracer |
Racing. fast touring |
$3400 (varies with exchange rates) |
Details
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| Mistral |
SWB |
Touring, fast day rides |
$2150 (varies with exchange rates) |
Details
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| Mistral SL |
SWB |
Fast touring, performance |
$3300 (varies with exchange rates) |
Details
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| Seiran |
Highracer |
Touring |
$2600 (varies with exchange rates) |
Details
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| Seiran-24 |
Highracer |
Touring |
$2600 (varies with exchange rates) |
Details
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| Seiran SL |
Highracer |
Fast touring, performance |
$3200 (varies with exchange rates) |
Details
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| Taifun |
SWB |
Touring, racing |
$2750 (varies with exchange rates) |
Details
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| Challenge Trike |
Tadpole |
Recreational riding, touring |
$3450 (varies with exchange rates) |
Details
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| Ventus |
SWB |
Touring |
$2950 (varies with exchange rates) |
Details
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Fujin
The Fujin combines the comfort of the suspended Taifun with the racing pedigree of the Jester.
With its 26" rear wheel, 33cm seat height and 123cm wheelbase, this recumbent is perfect for going, really far, really fast. The rear suspension provides far more comfort than is usually found in this category of bike.
For the rider seeking the ultimate comfort racer, we offer the Fujin with the Challenge front suspension system.... perfect!
MSRP: $2750 (varies with exchange rates)
Specs
- Frame - Aluminum alloy frame and boom
- Seat - Aluminum
- Steering - Folding tiller steering
- Fork - Chro-Mo steel 1"
- Colors - all standard Challenge colors
- Wheelbase - 48.4"
- Seat Height - 13"
- Weight - 34 lbs.
- Fit -
- Weight Limit - 270 lbs.
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- Bottom Bracket - Avid Speed Dial 7
- Crankset - Triple 52/42/30
- Pedals -
- Cassette - SRAM PG 950 11-32
- Gear inches - 23-118"
- F Derailler - Shimano
- R Derailler - SRAM X.7
- Shifters - SRAM SX.5 Gripshift
- Brake Levers - Avid Speed Dial 7
- Brakes - Avid BB5 Mechanical Disks
- Wheels - 20"(406) front, 26"(559) rear. Shimano Deore hubs
- Tires - Schwalbe Marathons
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Review by Bryan Ball, BentriderOnline
MSRP: $2750 (varies with exchange rates)
Fujin-SL
The Super-Light version of the Fujin.
MSRP: $2900 (varies with exchange rates)
Specs
- Frame - Aluminum alloy frame and boom
- Seat - Aluminum lightweight
- Steering - Rigid titanium telescopic
- Fork - Carbon monocoque
- Colors - all standard Challenge colors
- Wheelbase - 48.8"
- Seat Height - 13"
- Weight - 21 lbs. excluding seat pad and pedals
- Fit -
- Weight Limit - 230 lbs.
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- Bottom Bracket - Avid Speed Dial 7
- Crankset - FS Gossamer Mega-Exo 53/39
- Pedals -
- Cassette - SRAM PG 970 12-26
- Gear inches - 37-110"
- F Derailler - Shimano 105
- R Derailler - Shimano 105
- Shifters - SRAM Attack
- Brake Levers - Avid Speed Dial 7
- Brakes - Challenge Tektro R725 front, Cannondale caliper rear
- Wheels - 20"(406) front, 26"(559) rear. Aerohead rims
- Tires - Schwalbe Stelvios
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MSRP: $2900 (varies with exchange rates)
Fujin-SL 2
The super-light version of the Super-
Light Fujin. No, that's not a typo. 19 pounds stock, under 18 lbs with the higher-end options. YUMMY.
MSRP: $3750 (varies with exchange rates)
Specs
- Frame - Challenge SL tube, carbon boom
- Seat - Velokraft carbon
- Steering - Rigid titanium telescopic
- Fork - Carbon monocoque
- Colors - all standard Challenge colors
- Wheelbase - 48.8"
- Seat Height - 13"
- Weight - 19 lbs. excluding seat pad and pedals
- Fit -
- Weight Limit - 230 lbs.
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- Bottom Bracket - Avid Speed Dial SL
- Crankset - FS Gossamer Mega-Exo 53/39
- Pedals -
- Cassette - SRAM PG 970 12-26
- Gear inches - 37-110"
- F Derailler - Shimano Ultegra 6600
- R Derailler - Shimano Ultegra 6600
- Shifters - SRAM Attack
- Brake Levers - Avid Speed Dial SL
- Brakes - Challenge Tektro R725 front, Cannondale caliper rear
- Wheels - 20"(406) front, 26"(559) rear. Challenge SL hubs, Aerohead rims
- Tires - Schwalbe Stelvios
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Review by Bryan J. Ball, BentriderOnline
MSRP: $3750 (varies with exchange rates)
Hurricane Sport
The Hurricane Sport with Above Seat Steering is really the original Hurricane, a design that sets the standard for the "Quasi-Lowracer".
With its short wheelbase and compact construction, it is a highly manoeuvrable, dialled in bike that begs you to go faster.
The main feature of the Hurricane Sport Under Seat Stearing is its 'direct' steering. In developing an under seat steering system it was really important to retain this essential quality.
This has been realised by fixing the steerer directly to the rear of the fork, keeping the rider dialled in to their Hurricane.
Over the past few years, the Hurricane has proved itself as a reliable allrounder and terrific travel companion.Its compactness and direct chainline allow for rapid acceleration and great climbing capabilities.
Several customers have requested variations on the hurricane theme including underseat steering and a longer wheelbase; these are now options, which mean that the Hurricane can appeal to an even wider spectrum of riders than ever before.
MSRP: $2550 (varies with exchange rates)
Specs
- Frame - Aluminum
- Seat - Aluminum
- Steering - Above-Seat or Under-Seat Steering
- Fork - ChroMo
- Colors - standard Challenge colors
- Wheelbase - 38.2"
- Seat Height - 14.2"
- Weight - 33 lbs.
- Fit -
- Weight Limit - 290 lbs.
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- Bottom Bracket - Avid Speed Dial 7
- Crankset - 52T with guard
- Pedals -
- Cassette - SRAM PG-950 11-32, SRAM DualDrive
- Gear inches - 22-120"
- F Derailler - N/A
- R Derailler - SRAM DualDrive
- Shifters - SRAM SX.5 Gripshift
- Brake Levers - Avid Speed Dial 7
- Brakes - Avid BB% Mechanical disks
- Wheels - 20"(406) Shimano Deore hubs, Jet rims
- Tires - Schwalbe Marathons
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MSRP: $2550 (varies with exchange rates)
Hurricane Tour
The Hurricane Tour features a longer front and rear fork than the Hurricane Sport, resulting in a slightly higher bike with a longer wheelbase.
It is a bike that you can tour with yet is still fast and exciting. In many ways it offers more possibilities than the Hurricane Sport.
The Hurricane Tour USS has in contrast with the Sport USS, an indirect steering system. Because the steering linkage has an inbuilt reduction ratio, the steering is extremely stable and forgiving, making it a pleasure to ride all day.
The design of the steering enables the Hurricane Tour USS to be the best of both worlds- a superbly comfortable tourer that also has the great slow speed manoeuvrability of the above seat Hurricane due to its enhanced steering lock.
An option that compliments the Hurricane Tour is our front suspension system.
The higher stance also enables larger bags to be fitted, as there is greater ground clearance. If all that isn't enough, fit fatter tyres and head off into the outback, the suspension and greater clearances make offroad touring a real possibility too!
MSRP:
Specs
- Frame - Aluminum
- Seat - Aluminum
- Steering - Above-Seat or Under-Seat Steering
- Fork - ChroMo
- Colors - standard Challenge colors
- Wheelbase - 41.7"
- Seat Height - 15"
- Weight - 33 lbs.
- Fit -
- Weight Limit - 290 lbs.
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- Bottom Bracket - Avid Speed Dial 7
- Crankset - 52T with guard
- Pedals -
- Cassette - SRAM PG-950 11-32, SRAM DualDrive
- Gear inches - 22-120"
- F Derailler - N/A
- R Derailler - SRAM DualDrive
- Shifters - SRAM SX.5 Gripshift
- Brake Levers - Avid Speed Dial 7
- Brakes - Avid BB% Mechanical disks
- Wheels - 20"(406) Shimano Deore hubs, Jet rims
- Tires - Schwalbe Marathons
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MSRP:
Hurricane SL
The Super-Light version of the Hurricane.
MSRP: $3400 (varies with exchange rates)
Specs
- Frame - Challenge SL tube
- Seat - Aluminum lightweight
- Steering - Above-Seat or Under-Seat Steering
- Fork - Carbon monocoque
- Colors - standard Challenge colors
- Wheelbase - 41.7"
- Seat Height - 15"
- Weight - 21 lbs.
- Fit -
- Weight Limit - 230 lbs.
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- Bottom Bracket - Avid Speed Dial 7
- Crankset - 52T with guard
- Pedals -
- Cassette - SRAM PG-950 11-32, SRAM DualDrive
- Gear inches - 22-120"
- F Derailler - N/A
- R Derailler - SRAM DualDrive
- Shifters - SRAM SX.5 Gripshift
- Brake Levers - Avid Speed Dial 7
- Brakes - Challenge Tektro R725
- Wheels - 20"(406) Challenge SL hubs, Aerohead rims
- Tires - Schwalbe Stelvios
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MSRP: $3400 (varies with exchange rates)
Mistral
The Mistral has been heralded by many as the high Hurricane.
This compact bike shares many characteristics with its stable mate the Hurricane including lightweight and manoeuvrability.
But, the Mistral also has much in common with the Wizard. For example, the chainline is straight without rollers and the seat is higher and more upright.
The Mistral lends itself to long, extended tours and short, fast day rides alike.
MSRP: $2150 (varies with exchange rates)
Specs
- Frame - Aluminum
- Seat - Aluminum
- Steering - Above-Seat and Under-Seat steering
- Fork - Zoom suspended
- Colors - standard Challenge colors
- Wheelbase - 42.5"
- Seat Height - 19.7"
- Weight - 33 lbs.
- Fit -
- Weight Limit - 280 lbs.
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- Bottom Bracket - Avid Speed Dial 7
- Crankset - 52T with guard
- Pedals -
- Cassette - SRAM PG 950 11-32, DualDrive
- Gear inches - 22-120"
- F Derailler - N/A
- R Derailler - SRAM DualDRive
- Shifters - SRAM SX.5 Gripshift
- Brake Levers - Avid Speed Dial 7
- Brakes - V-brake
- Wheels - 20"(406), Deore hubs with Jet rims
- Tires - Schwalbe Marathons
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MSRP: $2150 (varies with exchange rates)
Mistral SL
Super-light version of the Mistral
MSRP: $3300 (varies with exchange rates)
Specs
- Frame - Challenge SL tube
- Seat - Aluminum lightweight
- Steering - Above-Seat and Under-Seat steering
- Fork - Carbon monococque
- Colors - standard Challenge colors
- Wheelbase - 43.3"
- Seat Height - 19.3"
- Weight - 21 lbs., excluding seat pad and pedals
- Fit -
- Weight Limit - 230 lbs.
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- Bottom Bracket - Avid Speed Dial 7
- Crankset - 52T with guard
- Pedals -
- Cassette - SRAM PG 950 11-32, DualDrive
- Gear inches - 22-120"
- F Derailler - N/A
- R Derailler - SRAM DualDrive
- Shifters - SRAM SX.5 Gripshift
- Brake Levers - Avid Speed Dial 7
- Brakes - Challenge Tektro R725
- Wheels - 20"(406), Challenge SL hubs with Aerohead rims
- Tires - Schwalbe Stelvios
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MSRP: $3300 (varies with exchange rates)
Seiran
When Challenge started out in the late eighties, we only made Hi-Racers, only because at the time, there were no fast, small wheels available. In those days, recumbents were only used for racing. Over time our customers discovered that these bikes were also perfect for extreme travelling. Our Hi-racers evolved in to heavy duty touring bikes.
Challenge has returned to the Hi-racer scene with the Seiran. The Seiran combines the best of both worlds, but without compromise. We have raised the standard for frame design and geometry to a new level. The frame is light and fast, yet strong enough to carry all of your luggage over vast distances.
If you want to go off-road we can change the rear dropouts to provide loads of clearance.
MSRP: $2600 (varies with exchange rates)
Specs
- Frame - Aluminum
- Seat - Aluminum
- Steering - Above-Seat and Under-Seat steering
- Fork - Aluminum
- Colors - standard Challenge colors
- Wheelbase - 49.6"
- Seat Height - 24.4"
- Weight -
- Fit -
- Weight Limit - 270 lbs.
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- Bottom Bracket - Avid Speed Dial 7
- Crankset - 52-42-30
- Pedals -
- Cassette - SRAM PG 950 11-32
- Gear inches - 23-118"
- F Derailler - Shimano
- R Derailler - SRAM X.7
- Shifters - SRAM SX.5 Gripshift
- Brake Levers - Avid Speed Dial 7
- Brakes - Avid BB5 Disks
- Wheels - 26"(559), Deore hubs with Jet rims
- Tires - Schwalbe Marathons
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MSRP: $2600 (varies with exchange rates)
Seiran-24
Challenge received many requests for a 24/24 Seiran for smaller riders, and as a result, they've introducing an addition to the Seiran line, the Seiran-24!
The Seiran-24 is outfitted with 24" (507mm) wheels front and rear. The resulting lower overall height, combined with a choice of three different seats, enables a perfect fit for smaller riders. By incorporating their SL technology, they've managed to keep the weight low while maintaining a high load capacity (265 lbs, combined rider/ luggage). Outfitted with a voyaging rack, the Seiran-24 becomes an able touring bike, capable of carrying up to 4 panniers.
MSRP: $2600 (varies with exchange rates)
Specs
- Frame - Aluminum
- Seat - Aluminum
- Steering - Above-Seat and Under-Seat steering
- Fork - Aluminum
- Colors - standard Challenge colors
- Wheelbase - 46"
- Seat Height - 22.4"
- Weight - 33 lbs.
- Fit -
- Weight Limit - 275 lbs.
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- Bottom Bracket - Avid Speed Dial 7
- Crankset - 52-42-30
- Pedals -
- Cassette - SRAM PG 950 11-32
- Gear inches - 20-110"
- F Derailler - Shimano
- R Derailler - SRAM X.7
- Shifters - SRAM SX.5 Gripshift
- Brake Levers - Avid Speed Dial 7
- Brakes - Avid BB5 Disks
- Wheels - 24", Deore hubs with Jet rims
- Tires - Schwalbe Marathons
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MSRP: $2600 (varies with exchange rates)
Seiran SL
Super-Light version of the Seiran
MSRP: $3200 (varies with exchange rates)
Specs
- Frame - Challenge SL tube
- Seat - Carbon Velokraft
- Steering - Above-Seat and Under-Seat steering
- Fork - Carbon
- Colors - standard Challenge colors
- Wheelbase - 49.2"
- Seat Height - 22.4"
- Weight - 21 lbs.
- Fit -
- Weight Limit - 230 lbs.
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- Bottom Bracket - Avid Speed Dial SL
- Crankset - FSA Gossamer Mega-Exo 53-39-30
- Pedals -
- Cassette - SRAM PG 980 11-34
- Gear inches - 22-120"
- F Derailler - Shimano Ultegra
- R Derailler - Shimano XT
- Shifters - SRAM Attack
- Brake Levers - Avid Speed Dial SL
- Brakes - Avid BB5 Disks
- Wheels - 650c, Cannondale Competition hubs with Mavic CXP22
- Tires - Schwalbe Stelvios
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Review by Bryan J. Ball, BentriderOnline
MSRP: $3200 (varies with exchange rates)
Taifun
The Taifun was originally developed as a Hardtail Semi-Lowracer with 20" wheels front and rear for quick handling and blistering acceleration.
It has always had far more potential than out and out speed. So we developed a complimentary suspension system that still retains the beautifully clean lines of the track version yet transforms the bike into a truly versatile all rounder.
Race the Taifun or take it touring for a few months... the choice is yours.
MSRP: $2750 (varies with exchange rates)
Specs
- Frame - Aluminum alloy frame and boom
- Seat - Aluminum
- Steering - Folding tiller steering
- Fork - Chro-Mo steel 1"
- Colors - all standard Challenge colors
- Wheelbase - 43.7"
- Seat Height - 13"
- Weight - 33 lbs.
- Fit -
- Weight Limit - 280 lbs.
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- Bottom Bracket - Avid Speed Dial 7
- Crankset - Triple 52/42/30
- Pedals -
- Cassette - SRAM PG 950 11-32
- Gear inches - 23-118"
- F Derailler - Shimano
- R Derailler - SRAM X.7
- Shifters - SRAM SX.5 Gripshift
- Brake Levers - Avid Speed Dial 7
- Brakes - Avid BB5 Mechanical Disks
- Wheels - 20"(406) front, 26"(559) rear. Shimano Deore hubs
- Tires - Schwalbe Marathons
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Review by Bryan J Ball, BentriderOnline
MSRP: $2750 (varies with exchange rates)
Challenge Trike
The first concept of a new line of Challenge trikes.
Most concepts are only for show, this one you can actually buy - and ride.
Creature comforts like racks and mudguards? You can have them too.
MSRP: $3450 (varies with exchange rates)
Specs
- Frame - Aluminum endurance
- Seat - Comfort hardshell GF, carbon optional
- Steering - Direct steering on kingpins
- Fork - N/A
- Colors - Standard Challenge colors
- Wheelbase - 46"
- Seat Height - 10.2"
- Weight - 33 lbs
- Fit -
- Weight Limit -
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- Bottom Bracket - Challenge Trike levers
- Crankset - Gossamer MegaExo 53-39-30
- Pedals -
- Cassette - SRAM PG-980 11-34
- Gear inches - 22-120"
- F Derailler - Shimano Ultegra
- R Derailler - Shimano XT
- Shifters - Shimano bar-end shifters
- Brake Levers - Challenge Trike levers
- Brakes - Avid BB7 Disks
- Wheels - 20"(406) front with Challenge hubs+Aerohead rims, 26"(559) rear with XT hub and Aeroheat AT rim
- Tires - Schwalbe Stelvios
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MSRP: $3450 (varies with exchange rates)
Ventus
Originally introduced in 1995, the Wizard 20/26 SWB recumbent was a comfortable and easy to ride workhorse. It was eventually discontinued, but customer demand for a 20/26 bike was so great that we went back to the drawing board and developed what is the latest addition to our line-up, the Ventus. This new model builds on the legacy of the Wizard by incorporating the latest technological developments from our more recent SL and Endurance Series bikes. We were able to:
- improve handling by increasing the wheelbase and refining the steering geometry;
- increase comfort by offering a choice between our aluminum, fiberglass, and carbon seats;
- improve control by installing the high-end Meks front fork as standard equipment; and
- update the frame to 2008 specifications by incorporating frame details from our SL and Endurance Series.
MSRP: $2950 (varies with exchange rates)
Specs
- Frame - Aluminum
- Seat - Aluminum vented or hard shell Euro-style
- Steering - Above-Seat and Under-Seat steering
- Fork - Suspension Carbon
- Colors - standard Challenge colors
- Wheelbase - 48.4"
- Seat Height - 20.5"
- Weight - 39 lbs.
- Fit -
- Weight Limit - 275 lbs.
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- Bottom Bracket - Avid Speed Dial 7
- Crankset - 52-42-30
- Pedals -
- Cassette - SRAM PG 950 11-32
- Gear inches - 23-118"
- F Derailler - Shimano
- R Derailler - SRAM X.7
- Shifters - SRAM SX.5 Gripshift
- Brake Levers - Avid Speed Dial 7
- Brakes - Avid BB5 Disks
- Wheels - 20"(406) front, 26"(559) rear, Deore hubs with Jet rims
- Tires - Schwalbe Marathons
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MSRP: $2950 (varies with exchange rates)
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