MAP: $1149.99
Cross-country or across town, the Guardian 29 is our answer to an affordable, all-purpose MTB. The hydroformed aluminum frame is light and stiff, making for a solid ride and responsive transfer of energy from your legs to the drivetrain. Rockshox suspension forks with adjustable pre-load are mated to the frame to form a stable geometry that handles the climbs as easily as it descends. Updates to last year’s Guardian include a SRAM SX Eagle 1x12 drivetrain to keep you rolling in smooth, efficient motion. The 30 tooth X-Sync chainring paired with an 11-to-50 tooth cassette provides a full range of gears for any incline or condition. The Guardian 29 is the perfect machine to cover a lot of ground, without costing a lot of money.
Spec
Frame |
Hydroformed 6061 series aluminum with internal cable routing and available internal dropper post cable routing |
Fork |
RockShox FS Judy, coil, 100mm-travel with pre-load adjust |
Shifters |
SRAM SX Eagle 12-speed trigger shift |
Rear Derailleur |
SRAM SX Eagle 12-speed |
Cranks |
170mm SRAM SX Eagle Powerspline with 30t steel chainring |
Cassette |
SRAM PG-1210 11-50t 12-speed |
Chain |
SRAM SX Eagle 12-speed |
BB |
SRAM Powerspline |
Brakes |
Hydraulic disc |
Rotors |
160mm steel |
Front Hub |
Loose ball with 9mm quick release |
Rear Hub |
Loose ball with 9mm quick release |
Rims |
Doublewall, 32-hole |
Tires |
Kenda Booster Sport, 29 x 2.2”, 60tpi, wire bead |
Headset |
Sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8” |
Stem |
Alloy front load, +/- 10º rise, 60mm length |
Bars |
6061-T6 series aluminum, 1” rise, 31.8mm clamping area, 700mm width |
Grips |
Velo, 130mm length |
Seat |
Airborne |
Post |
Alloy, 31.6mm diameter, 350mm length |
Seat Post Clamp |
Alloy |
Pedals |
N/A |