the hub For over 20 years, the Pike has been getting it done on mountain bikes: trail bikes, slalom bikes, and jump bikes have all sported Pike’s, a testament to its versatility. In 2024, the Pike even finds itself refined enough to be found on capable cross-country bikes, adding to the increasingly blurred lines between disciplines.
We have a Pike Ultimate C2 on test, kindly sent out with 120mm, 130mm and 140mm Debonair+ air assemblies which are all sporting ButterCups (we will explain more on this later), meaning we could play around with setups. As tested, the Pike weighs in at a respectable 1887g, featuring a rotor size range of 180–220mm and is available in 27.5” and 29” options. Pike Ultimates will set you back $1805 and come with additional…
