When Jon Whyte decided it was time to build a hardtail in 2006, you just knew it was going to be something extraordinary and for 2007 he's taken things a stage further.
The 19 is a hardtail that is as versatile as a hardtail can be. Single speed? Yep, if you want. Gears? No problem. Short chainstays for techincal riding? Umm Ok then. Longer wheelbase for covering the miles? That's fine too. What makes the 19 special is its custom designed replaceable dropouts that cater for every mood. So whatever your riding style, the 19 should have it covered.
For 2007 the range has been expanded to three models, the Trail, the Race and the Works, each tailored to a specific activity.
The 19 Trail comes with two no-cost fork options, either the SC-32 with 80-125mm of adjustable travel from the engineering masters at Maverick, or a Rock Shox Revelation 426 with 130mm of travel.
The bike is optimised for all round trail use and has SRAM X-9 shifters with an SRAM X-0 rear derailleur mated to a Shimano XT chainset.
To keep everything in check when the trail turns downhill there's Avid Juicy Ultimate hydraulic disc brakes and there's finishing kit that includes a Thomson seat post, Easton EA50 stem and Monkeylite bars and Fizik Gobi saddle with Titanium rails for comfort.
A strong, tough wheelset is formed from Hope Pro disc hubs and Mavic XM-719 rims.
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