The SolarisMAX is our flagship big wheel hardtail: 29er or 27.5+

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Our fastest hardtail just got faster: SolarisMAX is confidence inspiring, agile and fun, with a planted feel at high speeds on the rocks, and carve-it-up traction in the corners.

New for 2017 our legendary hardtail handling is translated into a Boost width platform with 148mm rear spacing for stiffer, more responsive wheels, thru axle security, and massive tyre clearance for up to 27.5 x 3.0" tyres. Add to this stunning new colour options and internal 'Stealth' dropper seatpost routing and you have all the hardtail you will ever need.

MAX by name, Maximum versatility by nature, the SolarisMAX can run either 29 inch wheels with tyres up to 2.5" wide, or the latest 275 Plus sized wheels in 27.5 x 3.0" width.

29" wheel compatibility offers you a huge range of tyre options for carving corners and easy rolling speed, for every condition, and any purpose. You want fast? You've got fast. Any kind of fast you want.

275 Plus wheels with high volume tyres add comfort and traction advantages, with monster truck style rock smothering when you get into really rough terrain.

As always with our flagship models, a full Reynolds 853 air-hardening steel front triangle is all present and correct. Our signature features such as Ovalform top tube and 35mm seat tube keep the weight, stiffness, ride feel and durability in the sweet spot. Grace, durability, clean lines, great attention to detail.

All of this adds up to give the SolarisMAX amazing adaptability; from sus forked, wide barred trail warrior, to Plus tyred, high traction monster truck, across to rigid forked, map crossing smoothie and everything in between. Where will your SolarisMAX take you?.

Why Big Wheels?

29inch or 275 Plus wheels roll easy and give a lot of stability, confidence and speed in rougher terrain, at the expense of being a little heavier and less playful than regular 27.5" wheels. 275 Plus wheels (the 27.5 x 2.8 or 3.0" option) offer more comfort and traction than 29" wheels at the expense of more weight and slower acceleration.

The way the SolarisMAX frame is packaged around the larger wheels (longer rear end, longer wheelbase, taller front end) can suit the proportions of a taller rider better, this will minimise any potential drawbacks, as a taller rider tends to have long enough arms and legs to move the bike around easily. However, if you're after more speed and stability from a bike, you may enjoy the SolarisMAX more than an easier to maneuver, but less stable, smaller wheeled bike.

Big wheels sound like they aren't for you, but still want a beautiful handling trail hardtail? You need the Soul.

Frames are > INFORMATION NOT AVAILABLE <, and bikes start at our Silver build, now with the fantastic new SLX M7000 11spd drivetrain, for just (price unavailable).

Moving up to Gold level at (price unavailable) for our full Deore XT 1x11 package with Hope Tech XC 29 wheels, X Fusion McQueen HLR Boost width forks. Or you can go Gold Plus and get the Hope Tech 35W wheels with WTB Trail Boss 27.5 x 3.0 and Ranger 27.5 x 2.8 tyres.

For the ultimate though, we have the Platinum build starting at (price unavailable) with carbon cranks, XTR drivetrain, Joystick finishing kit and a dropper post as standard. You can Go Custom on all our builds and add Hope brakes, WTB carbon wheels, for example.

There are stem length options and a bunch of different handlebars so you can tailor your bike just as you want it.

In the UK and want to try a SolarisMAX for yourself? Contact Sam the Demo Man via our Demo Page and see about getting a ride on a bike on your local trails.