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Mountain Bikes: Common Questions
What mountain bike brands and models are available at Urban Cycling Apparel?
Urban Cycling Apparel carries mountain bikes from Salsa, Airborne, and All-City. The Salsa MTB lineup includes the Timberjack trail hardtail, the Rustler 27.5-inch full-suspension trail bike, and the Cassidy enduro 29er. Airborne and All-City add additional hardtail and trail options across a range of price points. The collection covers everything from aggressive trail hardtails to full-suspension enduro bikes, sourced through an authorized retailer based in Bentonville, Arkansas, one of the premier mountain biking destinations in the country.
What is the difference between a hardtail and a full-suspension mountain bike?
A hardtail has front suspension only, with a rigid rear triangle. Hardtails are lighter, less expensive, more mechanically simple, and reward precise technical riding. They are an excellent choice for cross-country trails, beginner riders, and experienced riders who prefer the direct trail feedback of a rigid rear end. The Salsa Timberjack is a well-regarded trail hardtail in this category. Full-suspension bikes add rear suspension, which absorbs trail chatter and impacts on rougher terrain, improves traction on descents, and reduces fatigue on longer rides. The Salsa Rustler and Cassidy are full-suspension options suited for more aggressive trail and enduro riding.
What is the Salsa Timberjack good for?
The Timberjack is Salsa's aggressive trail hardtail built for riders who want progressive trail geometry, a 130mm fork, and a dropper post in a lightweight package. It runs 29-inch wheels with clearance for wide tires, features Salsa's Alternator 2.0 dropouts for drivetrain flexibility, and has a front triangle optimized for frame bag use on bikepacking builds. It is a strong all-rounder for singletrack, cross-country, and bikepacking missions where the simplicity and efficiency of a hardtail is an advantage.
What is the Salsa Rustler built for?
The Rustler is Salsa's 27.5-inch trail bike with 150mm of front and 130mm of rear travel through Salsa's Split Pivot suspension design. The 27.5-inch wheels and shorter wheelbase give it a lively, nimble handling character that rewards riders who like to play with trail features and inject body language into their riding. It is a popular choice for trail riders who find 29ers too planted and want a bike that feels more expressive and fun on technical natural terrain. Salsa builds on-bike storage into the Rustler with bottle mounts and a top tube accessory mount, extending its usefulness beyond pure trail laps.
Who is the Salsa Cassidy for?
The Cassidy is Salsa's enduro 29er with 165mm of rear travel and 180mm of front travel, built for technical descents, big terrain, and enduro-style riding. It uses Salsa's Split Pivot+ suspension which isolates pedaling and braking forces independently, making it efficient on climbs despite the long travel. A unique feature is the Split Pivot+ convertibility: by swapping links and shock, riders can convert the Cassidy to Salsa's 140mm Blackthorn travel spec, effectively getting two bike personalities from one frame. It is the right choice for riders who regularly push into steep and technical terrain and want a bike that can handle everything from trail laps to enduro races.
Why buy a mountain bike from a retailer in Bentonville, Arkansas?
Bentonville is home to over 100 miles of purpose-built singletrack and is consistently ranked among the top mountain biking destinations in the world. Urban Cycling Apparel is based here and carries bikes specifically chosen for riders who know and ride these trails. Purchasing through an authorized retailer ensures full manufacturer warranty coverage. The store ships across the U.S., so riders nationwide benefit from gear sourced by a team with direct knowledge of what performs on serious terrain.