Wilder C D Performance Elite (Exclusive Build)

Mike’s Bikes Exclusive Build: Carbon Builds For Less.

These exclusive builds feature a range of affordable ‘D’ build components on a Santa Cruz carbon frame that delivers an impressive ride at an affordable price. Like any other bike from Mike’s Bikes, these exclusive builds have been assembled and hand-tuned by one of our expert mechanics before shipment. This item is new, and given the nature of these builds, slight variations in components may occur. Lifetime warranty applicable to all frames.

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This unique XC-trail attitude is also reflected in the geometry. The head tube angle (67.1 degree) and reach (425mm) is a little steeper and shorter than a Joplin to meet the demands of aggressive climbing, yet the Wilder’s seat tube angle is a touch slacker and the chainstays a little longer than a Joplin too in order to retain that familiar Juliana confidence on descents. And talking of chainstays, each chainstay length is specific to the individual frame size; meaning riders of every height enjoy the same handling and performance no matter what.

Beyond the details, there are some bigger features that amplify this XC wild child’s abilities. Rapid rolling 29-inch wheels are paired with a 120mm fork to tame the feral lines and smooth the sketchiest of passing maneuvers. There’s even room for two water bottles within the front triangle for bigger training and racing days.

Saving weight means little without retaining an appropriate level of stiffness and responsiveness too. So we’ve taken all the acceleration and out-of-the-saddle sprint qualities of a carbon XC race rocket and fused them with a rear-end that still rails corners like a hardcore trail bike.

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