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.

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Canyon Mountain Trail

Introducing The Stoic

A phenomenal trail bike with no added squishy bits.

Shop enduro hardtail

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.

Simple tough affordable

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

A bomber frame

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

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

(77)

949 €

or from 158,17 €/Mo.
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Stoic 4

SRAM NX Eagle, Rock Shox Pike Select

(6)

1.849 €

or from 308,17 €/Mo.
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Stoic 3

RockShox Recon Silver RL 29, SRAM SX Eagle 12s

(95)

1.249 €

or from 208,17 €/Mo.

Progressive hardtail experts Stoic fact center

- 140mm in all frame sizes.

- 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.

- 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.