Why have you split wheel sizes between 27.5 (size 2XS -S) and 29er (size M-XL) on the Stoic?

29” is both fast and fun if you can handle it. The big wheels provide a lot of grip and roll great over terrain, but they also take up quite a bit of room within the frame, which generally means longer frame dimensions that make it hard to accommodate shorter riders. Shorter riders with (generally speaking) shorter legs also benefit from having more room to play with towards the rear tire. It’s the same reason a lot of shorter pros on the World Cup DH circuit are choosing to go with “Mullet” mixed wheelsizing—on steep, technical terrain they need as much clearance between the rear tire and their own rear ends. Same holds true on the Stoic. Finally, for lighter riders the 27.5 wheels’ lower rotational weight will feel easier to handle.

Why not a mullet Stoic?

It’s always a balance. We are not against mullet bikes, per se, but this is a hardtail and since it doesn’t have rear suspension, you want as big a rear wheel as your body height allows, in order to smooth out the terrain as much as possible for that rigid rearend. For riders that fit Medium and larger models, going with a 29er rear wheel simply delivers a smoother ride over the rough sections of trail.

Progressive hardtail

Introducing The Stoic

A phenomenal trail bike with no added squishy bits.

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A long travel progressive hardtail

Modern geometry, stellar kit and a bomber frame make the Stoic the go-to rig for tackling technical trails, sessioning jumps or messing about on the pump track. It’s a hardtail without limits.

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Slack headtube more control

When combined with reduced-offset forks and longer reach the 65-degree headtube angle delivers a blend of high-speed stability confidence to attack on steep and challenging terrain and direct controlled steering that keep the Stoic fun and playful on pumps and jumps.
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Longer reach greater stability

Combined with a slack headtube the longer reach makes it easy to distribute your weight evenly. You get better traction and body position in turns plus more stability over bumps and jumps. The longer reach also creates a less cramped cockpit that improves its climbing performance.
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Improved Manoeuvrability

The Stoic’s low top tube prevents the frame from getting in the way of the shapes your pulling. Likewise short chainstays combine with the slack headtube to create a blend of stability and agility that’s its own flavor of awesome.

Simple tough affordable

The Stoic blends great all-round performance in a durable and affordable package.

A bomber frame

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Threaded BB

Universally understood. Universally liked. Tough simple and straightforward...just like the Stoic.
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Bomb-Proof Frame

The Stoic is a trail bike through and through but we actually designed it to withstand the same punishing “Category 4” strength and impact testing to which we test our Enduro World Series race bike the Strive.
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No-Hassle Cable Routing

Working on your bike shouldn't require an engineering degree. No-hassle internal cable routing is just one of the many smart design features that makes the Stoic easy to maintain.
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Compact chainstay yoke design

The minimalist chain yoke allows for big tyre clearance (2.5 on the 29er and 2.8 on the 27.5) and big mud clearance.

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Stellar kit (amazing price)

We equipped the Stoic with strong components that take nearly anything you throw their way and stay in great working condition season after season.
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True trail performance

Each Stoic model can take a serious beating and dishes out legit performance on any caliber of trail. The fact that these bikes won’t bleed your bank account dry is simply a side benefit.
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Long-travel dropper posts

170mm dropper posts boost your maneuverability and are standard equipment on Stoic 3 and 4.
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Easily-tuned suspension

Air-sprung forks are not only lightweight they are also easy to tune to your trails. Stoic models feature 140mm travel forks that absorb it all.

2XS-S - 27.5 wheels

2XS - S riders (up to a maximum 175 cm) get the right wheels for the frame, allowing geometry and handling to match the larger 29er sizes.

M-XL - 29er

Medium to XL frames wear 29er hoops which pair better with larger frames.

Stoic 4

Stoic 3

Stoic 2

Suspension

RS Pike Select RC

Featuring DebonAir air spring and Charger RC damper.

RS Recon RL

Complete with Motion Control damping and a Solo Air spring for fantastic shock absorption.

SR Suntour XCR34 Air

Featuring adjustable air pressure rebound and a hydraulic lockout.

Groupset

SRAM NX Eagle

12-speed groupset with wide-range 1x drivetrain

SRAM SX Eagle

Sram SX Eagle offers constant performance on every ride.

Deore 11 speed

Entry-level yet no compromise in terms of performance quality and reliability

Dropper post

Iridium 170mm

Featuring handlebar-mounted cable-operated switch for maintenance-free operation.

Iridium 170mm

Featuring handlebar-mounted cable-operated switch for maintenance-free operation.

No dropper post

Dropper post available with Stoic 3 and Stoic 4

Components

G5 bar and stem

Developed in house by our riders and engineers

Lightweight build kit

Weight saving Rockshox Recon fork with SRAM Level brakes and SX Eagle groupset

A bomber build

Tough kit designed for rapid rider progression.

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Stoic 2 ^New

Shimano Deore M6000 GS, SR Suntour XCR 34 29" AIR Boost

(32)

799,00 €

or from 133,17 €/Mo.
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Stoic 3 ^New

SRAM SX Eagle, RockShox Recon Silver RL 29

(49)

1.199,00 €

or from 199,83 €/Mo.
Color only available to members.
Stoic 4 ^New

SRAM NX Eagle, Rock Shox Pike Select

1.699,00 €

or from 283,17 €/Mo.

Progressive hardtail experts Stoic fact center

How much front suspension does the Stoic 29er have?
- 140mm in all frame sizes.
Why have you split wheel sizes between 27.5 (size 2XS -S) and 29er (size M-XL) on the Stoic?
- 29” is both fast and fun if you can handle it. The big wheels provide a lot of grip and roll great over terrain, but they also take up quite a bit of room within the frame, which generally means longer frame dimensions that make it hard to accommodate shorter riders.
  
  Shorter riders with (generally speaking) shorter legs also benefit from having more room to play with towards the rear tire. It’s the same reason a lot of shorter pros on the World Cup DH circuit are choosing to go with “Mullet” mixed wheelsizing—on steep, technical terrain they need as much clearance between the rear tire and their own rear ends. Same holds true on the Stoic. Finally, for lighter riders the 27.5 wheels’ lower rotational weight will feel easier to handle.
Why not a mullet Stoic?
- It’s always a balance. We are not against mullet bikes, per se, but this is a hardtail and since it doesn’t have rear suspension, you want as big a rear wheel as your body height allows, in order to smooth out the terrain as much as possible for that rigid rearend. For riders that fit Medium and larger models, going with a 29er rear wheel simply delivers a smoother ride over the rough sections of trail.
What is the tyre clearance on the Stoic?
- 27.5: 2.8”
  29: 2.6”