BIKES & FRAMES RIDING STYLE CHART
Trail
Enduro
Freeride
Downhill
Thunderbird CF PRO
Thunderbird CF EVO
Thunderbird Superenduro PRO
Thunderbird Superenduro EVO
Thunderbird FR PRO
Thunderbird FR EVO
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ENDURO
Enduro bikes were created for long mountain trips in difficult terrain, riding in the mountains, often unpaved
routes. These bikes are more versatile and also allow a rider to ride uphill, although it is not the most pleasant.
The travel of shock absorption is smaller than that of downhill bikes. The most common are full-suspension bikes
with 160mm of travel, but there are also hardtails. They have a fairly short stiff frame, an adjustable seat post, and
hydraulic brakes with large discs. Sometimes there is a front derailleur. Some models even allow you to quickly
change the geometry of the frame, i.e. adapt the bike to the climb or descent. Weight approx. 12-16 kg.
In enduro, the ability to efficiently overcome not only winding paths, trails full of unevenness, sharp descents,
and demanding climbs will be useful. It is up to the rider which route he will take because he has full freedom in
this matter. There are no inaccessible places for enduro bikes, and the more diverse the better. You can go crazy
and bounce a bit off the ground. It is not the results or the quick time that counts, only having fun. This is the
essence of a real enduro. A bicycle should be free, reliable, and its user should be able to use its full potential. In
enduro, a rider chooses his path.
FREERIDE
Freeride bikes are downhill bikes tailored to the needs of ordinary people. Minimum stroke of the shock absorb-
er 170 mm, solid frame, wide handlebars. All this is within the limits that can be mastered by intermediate riders.
When driving fast, wide tires and sensitive hydraulic brakes are essential. The high position of the handlebars in
relation to the saddle and the position of the rider shifted backward ensure comfort when riding downhill. It is
also possible to overcome flat sections. The weight of around 18 kg makes the climb very difficult, which is why
freeriders use the lifts most often. It is definitely a bike for fans of extreme experiences.
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