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Trail Pistol
Guerrilla Gravity
American-made carbon frames with swappable rear ends. Repairable and rebuildable in a way almost no carbon frame is.
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#10 on this list
Process 134
Kona
The durable everyman trail bike. Simple linkage, tough bearings, and geometry that has aged better than most.
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| Spec | Trail Pistol | Process 134 |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Guerrilla Gravity | — |
| Model | Trail Pistol | — |
| Frame Material | Revved Carbon | Aluminum (some carbon options available) |
| Primary Use | Trail, All-Mountain | — |
| Origin | Made in USA | — |
| Key Feature | Modular Frame System | — |
| Suspension Travel | — | 140mm Front / 134mm Rear |
| Wheel Size | — | 29" (some 27.5" models exist) |
| Intended Use | — | Trail, All-Mountain |
| Braking | — | Hydraulic Disc |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Trail Pistol
- Made in Colorado
- Convertible travel platform
- Tough carbon layup
- Limited sizing options
- Longer lead times
Process 134
- Low maintenance suspension
- Great value used
- Fun on flow trails
- Dated linkage design
- Basic stock components
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