Description
Looking for a bike that won't weigh you down at 34.62 pounds like all those other big brand bikes? Our trail bike, weighing in at 28 pounds or lighter, boasts a superior spec that will have your rider flying uphill and down. Crush the competition in the weight department with this trail bike. The Maxwell 27.5 LTD is designed for easy, quick ordering with non-customizable components to offer unbeatable deals. For more customization options, check out our Maxwell 275 custom - 5 build options page.
Whether you're tackling big trail/enduro-style rides, the Maxwell 27.5 LTD is the ultimate all-arounder. Want even more big trail riding performance? Click the 140mm travel PIKE UPGRADE checkbox.
PLEASE NOTE - This bike now comes with Maxxis Recon 2.4" tubeless tires.
Want to upgrade the brakes to our "PRO" level spec? We use the Deore brakes on our PRO-level bike builds found under the "Custom Bikes" tab if you want an even lighter build.
Features
Unbeatable lightweight mountain bike at 28 pounds or lighter. As you are shopping for the next bike, you are getting dreamcrushed at those 33+ pound bike weights. That's why you are here after all, and these bikes with 7000 series tubing are actually lighter and more durable than carbon bikes which are 75% more expensive AND heavier!
- Features a Microshift 10 speed drivetrain and Shimano MT-201 Hydraulic disk brakes.
- Equipped with a 30-tooth chainring as standard.
- If you prefer a 26, 28, or 32 tooth chainring, simply leave a note specifying your preference, such as 'please build with X size chainring,' and we'll customize it accordingly.
- Ships with a Rock Shox Judy fork unless upgraded to the PIKE fork (as pictured) or Rock Shox Reba for fast XC riding/racing. See upgrade uption checkboxes.
Please refer to the spec sheet for component specifications rather than relying on the actual picture for details.
PLEASE NOTE - This bike now comes with Maxxis Recon 2.4" tubeless tires. Additionally, we can build this bike even lighter if you click the "SUPERLIGHT RACE wheelset and Maxxis Aspen tires" checkbox.
Joseph DeGaetano (verified owner) –
It’s been nearly a year since I bought this bike for my son and I (we) couldn’t be happier. In fact, I’d go so far as saying it was the PERFECT bike for him. I called Trailcraft and was able to talk to Brett personally about concerns over my son’s height and wanting him to be able to grow into the bike. Brett was able to accommodate us by suggesting that we purchase the 27.5 Maxwell but instead of funning the 27.5″ wheels, he would build it with 26″ wheels for my son’s height. That way, he could grow into the bike and eventually we could upgrade to the bigger wheels when his height warranted it. This ended up being the perfect situation. A year out from this purchase has seen my son crush an entire season of NICA races, earning 2nd place in the state, and over a dozen trips to Snowshoe Bike Park. The bike does everything well from xc racing to long adventure rides, to park riding. He even uses it at the local jump park. We are getting close to upgrading the fork to something a little bigger and burlier, probably a 140 27.5 Pike, and perhaps even putting those 27.5 wheels on the bike as Jack (my son) has grown a few inches over the past year. I never write reviews, but in this case, I feel so compelled to do so being that I don’t think we could have bought a better bike for my son. In all reality, I see this bike lasting him for another 2-3 years and not holding him back whatsoever. I highly recommend Trailcraft!
Giles Haycock –
Lightweight and fast. Excellent bike for a accomplished mountain biker that is too small for adult sizes.
Bryan Kelly –
My kids loves this bike. Great product and great customer service!