The Embolden is built for riders who want to spend more time riding and less time worrying about their bike. Developed using insights from women riders, its geometry and suspension balance stability, control, and efficiency to create a ride that feels intuitive on the trail.
With a lightweight aluminum frame, FlexPoint suspension, and modern trail geometry, the Embolden builds confidence as riders move from forest paths to proper singletrack. The modern trail geometry creates a balanced, confidence-inspiring ride, while a size-specific wheel strategy ensures every rider gets the handling that works best for them. Mixed wheels on XS and S frames improve maneuverability and fit, while dual 29-inch wheels on M and L roll smoothly over trail obstacles and maintain momentum. A dropper seatpost lets you quickly lower the saddle for descents and technical sections, helping you stay comfortable and in control as the trail gets more exciting.
The lightweight ALUXX-grade aluminum frame keeps the Embolden efficient on climbs and durable for everyday trail adventures. Smart details like a semi-integrated shock design, easy to set up suspension guide on the fork, improved cable routing, and a heavy-duty molded chainstay protector help keep maintenance simple and the bike running quietly. FlexPoint rear suspension delivers smooth, predictable control through 130mm of rear-wheel travel, paired with 140mm of front suspension for confident capability on modern trails.
Features:
- ALUXX Aluminum Technology: 6061 alloy with single-butted tubes to produce strong, lightweight framesets.
- PowerCore: Massively oversized bottom-bracket/chainstay area features a fully integrated, 8.6cm (3.4") wide bottom-bracket design (9.2cm (3.6") wide for off-road bikes).
- Tubeless System: Engineered with proprietary Dynamic Balanced Lacing technology, this tubeless ready composite WheelSystem delivers superior efficiency, pinpoint control and comfort.
- FlexPoint Suspension Technology: A proven single-pivot design that uses the flexing action of the chainstay/seatstay junction to produce a lightweight and durable suspension system with 12cm (4.7") of rear travel.
- OverDrive: Designed to provide precise front-end steering performance, this fork steerer tube technology uses oversized headset bearings (3.2cm (1 1/4") lower and 2.9cm (1 1/8") upper for road, 3.8cm (1 1/2") lower and 2.9cm (1 1/8") upper for mountain) and tapered steerer tube work in conjunction to provide optimal steering stiffness.