It embodies all of the qualities youd expect from an XC race bike like light overall weight incredible stiffness & a race-oriented geometryall with one-by gearing too. Consider it the vessel thats bringing performance to the masses. Traditional welding methods create frame joints by connecting tubes to cylinders leaving the performance & security of the connection up to the skill of the welder. Daluisio (dsw) however allows us to move the joint away from the area of the highest stress making for a lighter frameset thats stiff compliant & incredibly strongthe optimal characteristics of a hardtail XC rig. So what does this mean for you? Youll be powering up climbs shredding singletrack & everything in between on a bike that has you questioning why alloys gotten such a bad rap. & to further improve this feel the chisel also features our XC geometry which took our previous XC race geo & added some trail dna to the mix. This equates to a longer top tube a shortened head tube & a slacked out front-end the result of which is a tremendous increase in downhill stability plus a wider range of fit. & just as importantly this doesnt require any sacrifice of climbing proficiency. The build on this chisel features a Shimano SLX one-by setup for ease of use along with a wide-range of gears. Youll also find powerful mt 500 deore hydraulic disc brakes the renowned Rockshox judy fork with up to 100mm of travel (size-specific) & 25-millimetre-wide alloy wheels that are optimized for weight & traction. Given its lightweight & ultra-stiff characteristics, m 5 aluminum was the natural choice for the frames construction. & when complemented with our speed-focused XC 29 geometry, daluisio smartweld technology, & internal cable routing, you get a bike that compromises nothing in delivering explosive speed, confident handling, & hassle-free maintenance. Rocks & bumps are soaked up via the Rockshox judy gold fork with 90/100 millimeters of travel (size-specific). It features proprietary technology from rockshox, like its solo air spring, that maintains an ideal equilibrium, as well as being one of the lightest air springs on the market. the Shimano deore SLX rear derailleur is durable, precise, & will keep you shifting crisply for miles to come.