Exile has been a huge hit for us these past few years, as more riders discovered the benefits of 29-inch wheels, and the dialed-in feel of our tweaked-and-tuned geometry.

This year’s Exiles are going to completely blow it up thanks to a fully over-hauled and re-designed frame with tapered head tube, box-shaped/S-bend down tube, and ribbed top tube with integrated seat mast beam to support the extra long 400mm seat posts every Exile is equipped with.

The Race gets a pumped up parts pick with a 10-speed Shimano SLX drivetrain, Hollowtech II triple crankset and Rock Shox Recon Silver fork, making this a great trail bike that’s fully capable of racing too.