Durango bike

The parts are the bait, but the real meat of the Durango is the way it just flows, tracking smoothly and predictably. Thats 30 years of hard-won experience, all going to work for you.

And we upped the ante with the parts mix, outfitting the Durango 1 with a 100-mm RST fork with lockout, 24 Shimano gears and disc brakes. The 2 steps it up with a 27-speed Shimano drivetrain, hydraulic discs and RSTs Omega magnesium slider fork. And not to be outdone, the 3 levels up with a Marzocchi 22 fork and Shimanos awesome Deore XT Shadow rear derailleur.

This years Durangos get a slightly reworked frame that sheds a few ounces, but keeps the smart rear triangle we re-designed last year with ample tire clearance when the world goes muddy.

There are affordable mountain bikes. And there are trail-worthy mountain bikes. The Durango actually pulls off the rare trick of existing in both categories, and does it well.

This years Durangos get a slightly reworked frame that sheds a few ounces, but keeps the smart rear