| New Escape frame with oversized aluminum tubing |
New burly aluminum Escape frame will take just about whatever you throw at it without weighing you down |
| Suntour SF-XVM; 100mm Travel w/ Preload Adjust |
Suntour is known for reliable forks that won't break the bank. |
| SRAM 3.0 8-speed drivetrain |
Workhorse drivetrain components for years of performance |
| Hayes MX4 disc brakes |
No-nonsense cable disc brakes by the original disc brake folks. |
| Truvativ Ruktion 3.0 crankset |
Lower-priced cousin to the Hussefelt; designed for aggressive riding |
| Kenda Nevegal Stick-E Rubber tires |
Super predictable tire the magazine editors have raved about |