Mountain Gear

Finding the perfect cross country race shoes can be tough going, but with the S-Works Recon shoes, we've made the choice simple. Exceptional power transfer? Check. Gram-counter approved? Check. Undeniable style? You got it. With the S-Works Recon you get XC-focused mountain bike shoes that truly have no compromises.

We took a no-holds-barred approach to transferring every bit of your power to the pedals. The sole utilizes a rubber toe and heel for superior off-the-bike traction, while the pontoons are made of a harder TPU to provide excellent stability and power transfer to the pedal. A completely refined Padlock™ Heel, meanwhile, packs in more comfort with the same exceptional heel hold that you found in the previous iteration. And finally, the space-grade Dyneema™ material used in the upper doesn’t stretch when pulled on, making sure that your foot stays where it’s supposed to. With all of these features combined, you can be sure that we’ve kept in line with the motto “every watt is sacred.”

In the comfort arena, we kept all of the Body Geometry features you know and love, like the Longitudinal Arch, Varus Wedge, and Metatarsal Button. Each one of these features have been ergonomically designed and scientifically tested to not only boost power, but also to increase efficiency and reduce the risk of injury. We also took luxury into account by designing the S-Works Recon to have form that complements its function, so you'll find seams that are bonded together, rather than sewn, cleaning up the lines and contouring to your foot with slipper-like comfort. The custom CNC’d alloy Boa® dials add some panache, but they also feature durable spring clutch internals and precise, one-millimeter micro-adjustments that let you perfectly dial-in your fit.

The S-Works Recon embodies everything we know about footwear, compacted into one shoe with no compromises, no shortcuts—just explosive speed and superior comfort.

• Body Geometry sole and footbed are ergonomically designed and scientifically tested to boost power, increase efficiency, and reduce the chance of injury by optimizing hip, knee, and foot alignment.
• Our stiffest and lightest XC FACT carbon plate maximizes power transfer: Stiffness Index 13.0
• Dyneema® Mesh is trapped between layers of four-way stretch mesh and TPU to create no-stretch zones for the ultimate connection and comfort.
• Independent alloy BOA® S3-Snap dials for on-the-fly micro-adjustment, backed by the BOA® Lifetime Guarantee.
• PadLock™ heel construction cradles the heel and is proven to improve acceleration.
• Titanium alloy cleat nut.
• SlipNot™ rubber heel and toe tread for confident traction on all terrain with removable toe studs.
• Form Fit last with a roomy toe box for the ultimate in connectivity and comfort.
• Two-bolt cleat pattern fits all major MTB pedals.
• Approximate weight: 270g (1/2 pair, Size 42)

The latest generation of the World-Cup-proven intermediate tire, the Butcher BLCK DMND 2Bliss Ready, receives sawtooth faces on the tread blocks to increase stability under load and provide additional biting edges. This in turn improves rolling speed as well as control under hard braking and cornering. Meanwhile, our proprietary GRIPTON® compound improves high frequency damping, attaching the tire to the ground better on both small bumps and rough sections. The low frequencies of the rolling tire deflections pass through unfiltered, leaving no energy absorbed, keeping speed high. Once you ride the Butcher, you'll never want another tire for your gravity excursions. The new BLCK DMND casing strikes the balance between suppleness and extreme pinch flat protection. In order to descend all-out, you need as much traction as possible—the tire needs to conform and hold on to the ground, but also protect from pinch flats. In order for this to happen, only the treaded part of the tire needs to conform, grip, and dampen, while the tire base offers stability and support for steering inputs.

• Casing: Center Overlap, Flip Up and Rubber Apex
• Bead: Foldable
• Butyl wrapped bead = 2Bliss Ready
• Compound: GRIPTON®
• 27.5 x 2.3", psi 25-50
• 27.5 x 2.6", psi 20-40
• 27.5 x 2.8", psi 15-30
• 29 x 2.3", psi 25-50
• 29 x 2.6", psi 20-40

The Recon 3.0 is all about putting the legendary performance of our S-Works Recon—power transfer, comfort, light weight, style—in a package perfect for the XC and gravel rider. Starting with Body Geometry, Recon 3.0 delivers comfort and efficiency, with features that stand-out off the beaten path.

Looking for in the saddle speed as well as off-bike performance? Recon 3.0 mates a carbon outsole with a Pavé-inspired glass fiber forefoot to create Carbon STRIDE toe-flex, which lets your foot function naturally off the bike, yet still provides incredible power transfer with a stiffness index of 10.0. Whether you’re flying up a run-up on the ‘cross course or strolling into the brewhouse post ride, STRIDE toe-flex is a game changer.

We know venturing off-road means venturing into the unknown, so we’ve given the Recon 3.0 XPEL Mesh to create a comfortable fit that sheds water, keeping the shoe light and making it dry as fast as it rides. Our SlipNot compound provides full rubber coverage of the outsole for off bike traction on any surface, with open treads to eject mud.

Dual L6-Snap Boas and a Velcro forefoot closure ensure micro adjustable comfort with a secure fit designed for all day comfort and performance, whether your ride calls for open gravel, twisting single track and even more than your fair share of hike-a-bike.

• Body Geometry sole and footbed are built with purpose and backed by science to boost power, increase efficiency, and reduce the chance of injury by optimizing hip, knee, and foot alignment.
• Carbon STRIDE toe-flex technology allows for natural toe movement off-bike but remains stiff for pedaling: Stiffness Index 10.0)
• Fully-welded upper reduces seams for superior step-in comfort.
• Independent BOA® L6-Snap dials for on-the-fly micro-adjustment.
• SlipNot™ rubber tread for confident traction on all terrain with removable toe studs.
• Two-bolt cleat pattern fits all major MTB pedals.
• Approximate weight: 355g (1/2 pair, Size 42)

Trail wheels often fall into two categories—they’re either heavy and durable or light and flexy. And because of this, a lightweight, wide-profile, and enduro-ready carbon wheel seems like something only found in a fairytale, but lucky for you, we made it a reality. The Traverse SL Fattie 27.5 puts all the flick'able, nimble features you need in an all-mountain wheel into one package, and it has the results to prove it.

Along with light overall weight, stiffness, and durability, another top priority for the Traverse SL was ease of use. First off, we got rid of the creaky straight-pull spokes and corrosion-prone alloy nipples. Next up, we landed on 28 J-bend spokes, for both the front and rear wheels, that are all the same length—making it easy to find replacements if needed. And finally, we engineered a new hub design, with a wider profile and higher flange to aid in overall stiffness.

What's with the big-boned name, you ask? The Traverse SL Fatties may be wide, but with a 30mm inner rim width, they’re far from the girth of a fat bike rim. But let's talk width. You've probably noticed that mountain bike rim widths have hovered between 19 and 23 millimeters for decades, and they've been long overdue for a change. In the search for a better wheel design, our engineers began testing 2.3- to 2.5-inch tires on 45-millimeter-wide fat bike rims to see what, if any, benefits could be found. It only took them a few rides to realize that the wider rims offered a variety of advantages, like adding additional tire volume, which better supports the tires in hard cornering, greatly improves traction because of the ability to run lower pressures, and noticeably increases rim stiffness. They did note that there is an occurrence of diminishing returns with increasing width, however, and after testing everything from 25 to 45mm, determined that a 30mm inner width is optimal.

After determining the width, we began designing the rim using the knowledge that we gained when developing the Control SL. With this, we started with our Zero Bead Hook technology that gets rid of the weak spot found in a traditional wheel, and combined it with the wider profile to make a carbon rim that effectively dissipates forces. This way, you can take abuse from rocks without the worry of cracks or dents. Ok, so they’re strong, impact-resistant, and tire supporting—they must be heavy, right? Wrong. Even though “fattie” is in their name, they're far from fat.

To achieve this weight, we hand-build our rims to our own alloy hubs, using only the highest quality DT Swiss Competition Race spokes. Inside our hubs, you'll find DT Swiss 240 internals with a quick engaging 54t DT Swiss star ratchet system in the rear that allows you to power over rocks and roots without delay. And while machines do a pretty good job of building wheels, we choose professionally trained humans because they do so with an artistic touch that makes for minimal flaws.

Whether you need a carbon wheelset to get you through an enduro stage or one to shred your local rock garden, the Traverse SL Fattie has you covered.

• Rim Type: Carbon clincher, 2Bliss Ready, Zero Bead Hook design. Black graphic under clear coat.
• Rim Material: Carbon fiber
• Rim Width: 30mm internal
• Front Spoke Pattern: Two-cross
• Rear Spoke Pattern: Two-cross
• Spoke Count: 28h Front, 28h Rear
• Spoke Type: DT Swiss Competition Race J-bend
• Nipple Type: DT Swiss Brass Pro Lock hexagonal
• Front Hub: Alloy body, 15mmx110 thru-axle, 19 and 31mm OD end cap options included.
• Rear Hub: CNC-machined alloy body, high-quality DT 240 internals and 54t quick engagement ratchet system cassette, includes SRAM XX1 11-speed freehub and 148 end caps.

When you're on the trail, you have enough to worry about without stressing on your sock situation. That's why we created our durable, no-fuss Techno Mountain Tall Socks. They feature a lightweight blend of our VaporRize™ yarns, which work in tandem to naturally control temperatures and manage sweat buildup. In other words, they're comfortable, and to further ensure this, we've included mid-foot arch support and a light underfoot cushion to help absorb vibration and chatter from the trail.

• Techno PE VaporRize™ yarns are durable and highly effective at moisture management.
• Lightweight underfoot cushion adds an extra buffer to trail vibration, which also combats friction and hotspots over the course of a ride.
• PowerBand mid-foot arch supports the foot and secures the shape and fit where the foot needs it most.
• Graded cuff height.
• 7" cuff height (size Medium)
• Fabric Content: 65% Polyester, 30% Polyamide, 5% Elastane

Enduro and e-MTB riders need ultimate versatility in a tire and the Eliminator GRID GRAVITY 2Bliss Ready delivers. Our GRID GRAVITY tires are made with a super tough 2-ply construction for cornering stability and flat protection. Building on this solid base, we added dual compounds with fast rolling T7 compound center tread and the ultimate grip T9 compound shoulder lugs, for a combination of ultimate speed, durability and cornering traction.

• Casing: 60 TPI, Dual-Ply.
• Bead: Foldable.
• Butyl wrapped bead = 2Bliss Ready.
• Compound: GRIPTON® T7/T9.
• 650Bx2.3", psi 25-50, approximate weight 1240g.
• 650Bx2.6", psi 20-40, approximate weight 1250g.
• 29x2.3", psi 25-50, approximate weight 1290g.
• 29x2.6", psi 20-40, approximate weight 1315g.

Pulling on an extra layer when the thermometer's rising might seem counterintuitive, but a proper base layer, like the Men's SL Sleeveless Base Layer, can make all the difference.

Wearing a lightweight base layer helps wick sweat away from the body, generating an even greater cooling effect. This is all due to the wicking properties of our VaporRize™ mesh fabric.

To top it off, features like soft-puff stitching eliminate abrasion-inducing seams, while our Slim Fit conforms to your body.

• VaporRize™ mesh fabrics are engineered to rapidly wick moisture away from the skin, keeping you cool, dry, and comfortable in any condition.
• Cycling-specific fit and construction complement your movements in the saddle, while also allowing ample room for layering, eliminating bulk.
• Soft puff stitching gets rid of chafing by greatly reducing the number of seams.
• Form Fit closely and precisely conforms to the curves of the body, ensuring an unrivaled level of fit.
• Fabric Content: Knit 93% Polyester, 7% Elastane

When ripping down the trail, the last thing you need to worry about is if your helmet will protect you in a crash. Then again, you don't want to be stuck wearing a full-face on every trail ride. This is why we created the Ambush Comp—a lightweight, extended coverage helmet at a wallet-friendly price.

Starting with protection, the Ambush Comp boasts a significant amount of extended coverage and a single density foam that's been reinforced by a Composite Matrix. The reason behind this is that it manages the energy from impacts more effectively. Even with the added protection, though, it fits comfortably with our low profile and fully integrated Mindset 360 fit system. And with its five height positions, this system provides unmatched adjustment, while an integrated dial allows for on-the-fly fine-tuning. The Ambush Comp also keeps you cool with our 4th Dimension Cooling System's massive vents and exhaust ports, so you don't have to worry about overheating—even on the hottest days.

Finally, we included a micro-indexing visor that quickly adjusts positions and has plenty of room for goggle storage. Combined, these features put the Ambush Comp well in front of the competition.

Complies with U.S. CPSC Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets for Persons Age 5 and Older.

• MIPS-equipped.
• Composite Matrix internal reinforcement allows large vents for greater cooling.
• In-molded shell improves strength and reduces weight.
• Mindset 360 fit system provides a secure, comfortable fit with 360-degree tension adjustment, five height positions, and integrated dial for easy on-the-fly adjustments.
• Micro indexing visor allows for a wide range of fast, secure on-trail adjustments, as well as convenient goggle stowage.
• 4th Dimension Cooling system optimizes ventilation.
• Extended coverage for added protection and durability.
• Tri-Fix web splitter for improved comfort and ease of strap adjustments.
• This helmet is ANGi ready, with a fit system mount designed for easy integration with our ANGi crash sensor.
• Our available aftermarket ANGi sensor gives you and your loved ones peace of mind like never before. When combined with our Specialized Ride app, the ANGi sensor will evaluate the forces acting on the helmet in the event of an accident and, if necessary, send a text message to your specified contacts with your location.

The S-Works EXOS EVO is the lightest off-road shoe we’ve ever created. Our world-class design team developed a proprietary Dyneema® layup that drastically lowered the weight of the upper while simultaneously maximizing strength and increasing pliancy to create a 232g featherweight racing shoe for all terrain, with none of the weight.

To secure the foot we’ve used the newly released BOA®Li2 dial, featuring an increased level of micro-adjustment, a lower profile, and a refined ergonomic design to give riders the ability to precisely tune their fit. We’ve paired this precision fit with a reimagined toe box, which uses a sleeve that stretches comfortably over the top of the toes and forefoot while maintaining room for movement and flexion.

The S-Works EXOS EVO also features the XC FACT carbon sole. Our stiffest and lightest off-road plate to date, the XC FACT sole has a stiffness index of 13.0. Which means all your power goes right to the pedals. And Like all our shoes, the S-Works EXOS EVO is built on the foundation of Body Geometry—to boost power, increase efficiency, and reduce the risk of injury by optimizing hip, knee, and foot alignment. With a proprietary Dyneema® upper that comfortably wraps the foot without compromising hold, it’s also the most comfortable XC race show we’ve ever made.

• Built with Purpose. Backed by Science. Our Body Geometry trio of the Longitudinal Arch, Metatarsal Button, and Varus Wedge work together to increase efficiency, optimize hip, knee, and foot alignment, and reduce injury risks.
• Our stiffest and lightest XC FACT carbon plate maximizes power transfer: Stiffness Index 13.0
• Lightest weight XC shoe on the market at only 464 grams: 232 grams (1/2 pair, Size 42)
• A revolutionary Dyneema® Mesh allows us to achieve weight without sacrificing hold for the ultimate connection and comfort.
• BOA®Li2 dial for on-the-fly micro-adjustment, backed by the Boa Guarantee.
• SlipNot™ rubber heel and toe tread for confident traction on all terrain with removable toe studs.
• Titanium alloy cleat nuts can rotate to position pedal/cleats 5mm rearward.
• Added Mudguard TPU layer for additional protection and durability.
• Form Fit last with a Warp Sleeve vamp for the ultimate in connectivity, comfort, and speed.
• Two-bolt cleat pattern fits all major MTB pedals.