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Bike Performance Guide
Intended Use
"Cross Country (XC)" bikes are designed primarily for cross country racing. XC bikes are very light, and often hardtails, while full suspension XC bikes have less than 4" of travel. XC bikes are designed to respond quickly and are optimized for climbing, thus limiting their ability on steep or technical trails.
"Trail" bikes are designed for longer rides, up to multiple days, over slightly more challenging terrain. Wheel travel ranges from 4-5" (100-140mm), and have handling characteristics slightly more forgiving than XC bikes. With less of an emphasis on weight, Trail Bikes are typically built to handle rougher terrain than dedicated XC bikes both climbing and descending.
"Enduro/All-Mountain (AM)" bikes bridge the gap between XC and FR/DH bikes. Built for challenging terrain, AM bikes usually have 5 to 7 inches of wheel travel, often adjustable. They are designed to be able to climb reasonably well and descend excellently, thus have quite forgiving geometry. All-mountain bikes can handle anything from all-day rides with steep climbs and steep descents, to moderate chairlift/shuttle riding.
"Freeride (FR)" bikes are designed for obstacle clearance and absorbing repeated large impacts from jumping. FR bikes tend to have at least 7 inches (180 mm) of wheel travel. FR components and frames are built for strength, and thus tend to be heavier. They can be ridden uphill, but their geometry makes them difficult to maneuver while traveling at low speeds. Most FR bikes are optimized for tricks and extreme terrain, while they are often pressed into service as downhill bikes.
"Downhill (DH)" bikes typically have eight or more inches (200 mm) of suspension travel, long wheelbases, low centers of gravity, and very forgiving geometry. Cornering traction and control at high speeds are the hallmarks of DH bikes, and thus DH bikes are typically ridden on dedicated trails or racecourses. Most DH bikes have specialized gearing making them extremely inefficient for uphill pedaling.
"Downhill (DH)" bikes typically have eight or more inches (200 mm) of suspension travel, long wheelbases, low centers of gravity, and very forgiving geometry. Cornering traction and control at high speeds are the hallmarks of DH bikes, and thus DH bikes are typically ridden on dedicated trails or racecourses. Most DH bikes have specialized gearing making them extremely inefficient for uphill pedaling.
Fork Travel
Here's you pre-ride meeting at the bottom of the hill; "I hate climbing," says your buddy with the full-
face.
"I like to climb, but I love the descent," chimes in your other buddy who wears a race-cut jersey and baggy shorts.
And you're thinking, "I'd rather not climb, but I appreciate it's challenges, and driving to the top all the time is lame," as you strap your knee guards to your hydration pack in preparation for the uphill.
Three different takes on mountain biking, but everyone here can be satisfied by one incredible bike.
Every so often, a great leap in the evolution of a species occurs. In the case of Ripitupus onthedirtus examples include the introduction of knobby 26" tires, suspension forks specifically built for mountain bikes, and now, end-to-end adjustable geometry.
For the three people getting ready for their ride above, the Bionicon Edison II will maximize all their desires on the trail.
The heart of BIONICON bikes is the push-button infinitely adjustable geometry. With a simple touch of a handlebar-mounted button and a subtle weight shift you can transform the EDISON II from an all-mountain ripper with a slack 67 degree head tube angle to a climbing machine at a road bike like 72 degree head tube angle. Now, dropping the front end to steepen the head angle is nothing new. There are many forks that feature adjustable travel. None, however, exhibit the range of the BIONICON, and most importantly, nothing even resembles the corresponding extension of the rear of the bike to keep the bottom bracket in roughly the same place. What this means to you is that the saddle stays level, and you never feel like the bike is pointed uphill.
The effect this has on climbing has to be experienced to be believed. The BIONICON bikes allow you to tackle steep climbs, loose climbs, rough climbs or any climb you encounter while still seated comfortably on the saddle. For the rider who hates climbing, the EDISON let's them get it over with faster thanks to the ultra-efficient climbing position. For the person who likes to climb, well, they can click up a few gears now and really put the hurt on, or clean sections they only dreamed about before. And for the last guy, he'll waste less energy on the climbs and really enjoy the downhill.
Now the fun part. Descending is really what the BIONICON EDISON LTD is made for. 5.5" of rear-wheel travel coupled with 6" of plush in the front makes this bike the perfect fit for real, everyday trail conditions.
Single pivot designs have been given a bad name in the past, and there are some questionable examples still out there, but this is not one of them. Most importantly, when the bike is in it's climbing position, the rear end is able to maintain traction and drivetrain influence on the suspension is minimal, reducing "pedal bob". Positive attributes of the single pivot include light weight, ability to withstand abuse, and lateral stiffness, which translates to responsiveness and accurate steering. The Edison LTD weighs in at under 30 pounds, making it easy to maneuver on the trail. In a wonder of engineering, the EDISON II feels long when climbing, so you can get into that power position, but when you point it downhill, it disappears beneath you and feels super- responsive.
This bike is truly an all-mountain machine, allowing you to climb faster and make it to the fun part!
"I like to climb, but I love the descent," chimes in your other buddy who wears a race-cut jersey and baggy shorts.
And you're thinking, "I'd rather not climb, but I appreciate it's challenges, and driving to the top all the time is lame," as you strap your knee guards to your hydration pack in preparation for the uphill.
Three different takes on mountain biking, but everyone here can be satisfied by one incredible bike.
Every so often, a great leap in the evolution of a species occurs. In the case of Ripitupus onthedirtus examples include the introduction of knobby 26" tires, suspension forks specifically built for mountain bikes, and now, end-to-end adjustable geometry.
For the three people getting ready for their ride above, the Bionicon Edison II will maximize all their desires on the trail.
The heart of BIONICON bikes is the push-button infinitely adjustable geometry. With a simple touch of a handlebar-mounted button and a subtle weight shift you can transform the EDISON II from an all-mountain ripper with a slack 67 degree head tube angle to a climbing machine at a road bike like 72 degree head tube angle. Now, dropping the front end to steepen the head angle is nothing new. There are many forks that feature adjustable travel. None, however, exhibit the range of the BIONICON, and most importantly, nothing even resembles the corresponding extension of the rear of the bike to keep the bottom bracket in roughly the same place. What this means to you is that the saddle stays level, and you never feel like the bike is pointed uphill.
The effect this has on climbing has to be experienced to be believed. The BIONICON bikes allow you to tackle steep climbs, loose climbs, rough climbs or any climb you encounter while still seated comfortably on the saddle. For the rider who hates climbing, the EDISON let's them get it over with faster thanks to the ultra-efficient climbing position. For the person who likes to climb, well, they can click up a few gears now and really put the hurt on, or clean sections they only dreamed about before. And for the last guy, he'll waste less energy on the climbs and really enjoy the downhill.
Now the fun part. Descending is really what the BIONICON EDISON LTD is made for. 5.5" of rear-wheel travel coupled with 6" of plush in the front makes this bike the perfect fit for real, everyday trail conditions.
Single pivot designs have been given a bad name in the past, and there are some questionable examples still out there, but this is not one of them. Most importantly, when the bike is in it's climbing position, the rear end is able to maintain traction and drivetrain influence on the suspension is minimal, reducing "pedal bob". Positive attributes of the single pivot include light weight, ability to withstand abuse, and lateral stiffness, which translates to responsiveness and accurate steering. The Edison LTD weighs in at under 30 pounds, making it easy to maneuver on the trail. In a wonder of engineering, the EDISON II feels long when climbing, so you can get into that power position, but when you point it downhill, it disappears beneath you and feels super- responsive.
This bike is truly an all-mountain machine, allowing you to climb faster and make it to the fun part!
Features
- Frame: 7005 T6 Aluminum - 5.5" Rear Travel
- Fork: Bionicon Double Agent - 70-150 mm Travel
- Formula Oro K24 Brakes, Sram X9, Shimano XT components
- Infinitely adjustable end-to-end geometry
- Designed to satisfy the needs of every rider