The Rifle is the soul of World Cup XC racing. It is the tension of the effort, the grit of dirt in your teeth. Without a doubt, the Rifle is our most efficient hardtail to date. The Rifle high modolus monocoque carbon frameset is ultra-light and stiff where it needs to be in order to transmit all your power into forward motion. The 29" wheelsize is with no doubt the best wheelsize choise for cross country racers. To win is to be prepared. This is how you do it.