Mountain Bikes

Feel like you need an engineering degree to shop for a Mountain Bike these days? Think about what kind of Mountain Biking you want to do before starting your search. Once you figure out your category you can rule out all other models and just focus on which one feels the best and fits your budget. Let’s use the amount of rear wheel suspension travel to figure out what kind of ride you want.

 

26″ HARDTAIL
We think there are only 2 types of hardtail rider these days, the racer and the budget minded. If you’re new to the sport and don’t want to spend the money to get on a full suspension then consider a hardtail. Likewise, if you’re looking to sprint off the start line and mop up the competition on race day then a hardtail might be for you. Oh yeah, singlespeeders and 29er riders might lean towards a hardtail and that’s fine too! Otherwise, skip the hardtails and keep reading.
Complete bike price range: $390 - $4000

 

Model that keep in stock:

Giant Revel 2 - $390

 

We can special order many more models but these are the ones we think offer the best value.

 

4″ TRAVEL
The least amount of suspension travel generally offered these days. Geometry of 4” travel bikes are usually a little more oriented toward a climbing position while still being better descenders than hardtails. If you’re looking to stay at the entry level or want a light bike that will fly up the hills consider this category.
Complete bike price range: $920 - $8000
models we carry:

Giant Anthem X women’s - $2375

Pivot Mach 4 - Framesets start at $1999 / Complete Bikes from $3699

Turner Flux - Framesets start at $2395

5” TRAVEL
Still the most popular amount of suspension travel in our ‘hood. 5” travel bikes have come way down in weight recently so they offer a more stable descent without adding pounds to the climb. Geometries are a bit more relaxed for downhill confidence while still being great climbers.
Complete bike price range: $1500 - $8000
models we carry:

Giant Trance X Advance SL1 - $4,200

Giant Trance X2 - $2,650

Giant Trance X3 - $2,150

Giant Trance X 4 - $1,400

Norco Fluid 2 - $1,750

Pivot Mach 5 - Frames start at $1999 / Complete Bikes from $3699

Turner 5-Spot - Framesets start at $2495

Giant Cypher 1 - $2,650

Giant Cypher 2 - $2,150

Pivot Mach 5 Women’s - Framesets start at $1999 / Complete Bikes from $3699

6” TRAVEL
Is 6 the new 5? 6” travel bikes are getting really light, climb great, and descend like champs. Of course there is a small weight penalty over the 5” models. If you live for the descent but still like to earn your turns, consider one of these bikes.
Complete bike price range: $2150 - $8000

Models that we carry:

Giant Reign 1 - $2,650

Giant Reign 2 - $2,150

Norco Range 3 - $2,225

8+” TRAVEL
Dedicated downhill sleds. Great for shuttling the pass or riding the chairlift. Gravity is your friend and you fear no terrain!
Complete bike price range: $3000 - $6000
models we carry:

Giant Glory - $3000 - $3800

Giant Glory - $5400

29ERS
Great for the big guys, but certainly not just for them any more. 29ers roll over terrain more efficiently and have a really fun personality. Entry level bikes are hardtails but if you don’t mind spending a bit more the full suspension models are awesome! If you like to keep the wheels on the ground and fly around the Cache Creek trails you might be a niner candidate. Of course if you can look over a 6 foot fence without getting on your tippy toes, this category is a no brainer.
Complete bike price range: $965 - $8000
models we carry:

Salsa Spearfish - $2,499

Giant Anthem X 29 2 - $2,900

Giant Anthem X 29 3 - $2,350

Giant XTC 29 1 - $2,000

Giant Talon 29er 1 - $975

Giant Talon 29er 2 - $750

Turner Sultan - Framesets starting at $2395

Pivot Mach 429 - Framesets start at $2199

 

DIRT/STREET JUMP

The Jackson Hole and Teton Valley areas are in the business of making dirt jump parks - and business is a boomin’. If you want a dedicated jumper for the parks, or for the trails because that’s where you’re at - look no further than the Norco lineup - which leads the way.

Norco One 25 - $970

Norco Havoc - $555

 

 

The greater Jackson Hole area has awesome Mountain Biking so we sell awesome Mountain Bikes. We strongly encourage people to ride full suspension bikes, but if your budget doesn’t allow for it, we can set you up hardtail. We have all the best cross country, freeride, and downhill bikes in stock - and these are our brands:
Giant
Norco
Pivot
Turner
Titus