Why the Hydra
Every watt, straight to the trail.
A hardtail has nothing between your legs and the ground. No rear shock soaking up your effort, no bob on the climbs, no bearings to service. What you put in is what you get back — which is why cross-country racers keep coming back to them.
The details
What makes it quick.
Direct power transfer
A rigid rear end means nothing absorbs your pedal stroke. On climbs and accelerations, that's free speed.
Race-inspired geometry
Sharp handling and stability at speed — steady on fast fire road, agile when the trail gets tight.
100–120mm up front
Enough travel to take the edge off rough terrain without dulling the ride or adding weight.
Less to go wrong
Fewer pivots, fewer bearings, less maintenance. More time riding, less time in the stand.
Is it your bike?
Built for.
- Racing cross-country or marathon events
- Chasing fitness and personal bests
- Riders who want the lightest, simplest bike
- Smoother trails and long climbs
Complete builds
Buy it built.
One complete build, assembled and tuned before it ships. Every part on it is a starting point — swap components or change the paint in the configurator.
Comp
- ForkRockShox SID Select 100mm
- DrivetrainShimano SLX 12-speed
- WheelsSpry Alloy Black
- BrakesMagura MT Trail Sport
- SeatpostCarbon, 31.6 × 400mm
Complete from$3,799
Assembled and tuned before it ships. Start from this build and change any component or the paint.
Configure →To make sure it's the right bike.
Ride it. If it isn't what you wanted, we'll take it back.
Geometry
The numbers.
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 390mm | 410mm | 455mm | 495mm |
| Seat angle | 75.5° | 75.5° | 75.5° | 75.5° |
| Top tube | 565mm | 594mm | 621mm | 648mm |
| Head tube | 100mm | 100mm | 105mm | 115mm |
| Head angle | 67° | 67° | 67° | 67° |
| Chainstay | 425mm | 425mm | 425mm | 425mm |
| Stack | 618mm | 618mm | 623mm | 632mm |
| Reach | 405mm | 435mm | 460mm | 485mm |
| Wheelbase | 1108mm | 1137mm | 1165mm | 1194mm |
The rest of the range
