Compare
4 models. 3 disciplines,
side by side.
A clear view of how the Phosphate, Summit, Iso and Contour differ in terrain, suspension and build intent.
| Specification | 01PhosphateGravel performance.Explore | 02SummitFull suspension XC and downcountry.Explore | 03IsoLightweight XC hardtail.Explore | 04ContourFull suspension trail.Explore |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riding category | Gravel · All-terrain | XC · Downcountry full suspension | XC · Carbon hardtail | Trail · Downcountry full suspension |
| Intended terrain | Gravel, mixed surface and fire roads | XC courses, fast singletrack and downcountry | XC trails, fast rolling singletrack, race courses | Technical trail, chunk, steep descents |
| Frame type | Carbon chassis with integrated internal frame storage | Ultra-lightweight high-modulus carbon chassis | High-modulus carbon hardtail | Carbon trail chassis |
| Suspension | Rigid carbon fork or short-travel air fork, by tier | Active multi-link rear suspension with high-performance rear shock | Hardtail — front suspension fork only | Plush 4-bar linkage with an aggressive, slack headtube angle |
| Riding character | Efficient, self-sufficient, drop-bar fast | Efficient climbing platform, traction over punchy climbs and rock gardens | Immediate acceleration, absolute power transfer, low maintenance | High-speed stability, descending confidence, climbing efficiency |
| Intended rider | Gravel racers, bikepackers and all-terrain explorers | XC and endurance racers, fast singletrack riders | XC racers, purist trail riders, mileage crushers | Trail riders who want XC pace on the way up |
| Configuration | Core · RS · RS 2 · ONE · Drop or flat bar · XS–XL | Core · RS · RS 2 · ONE · XS–XL | Core · RS · RS 2 · ONE · XS–XL | Core · RS · ONE |
| Starting price | $2,149 | $2,750 | $2,199 | $3,499 |
01
Phosphate
Gravel performance.
$2,149
- Riding category
- Gravel · All-terrain
- Intended terrain
- Gravel, mixed surface and fire roads
- Frame type
- Carbon chassis with integrated internal frame storage
- Suspension
- Rigid carbon fork or short-travel air fork, by tier
- Riding character
- Efficient, self-sufficient, drop-bar fast
- Intended rider
- Gravel racers, bikepackers and all-terrain explorers
- Configuration
- Core · RS · RS 2 · ONE · Drop or flat bar
02
Summit
Full suspension XC and downcountry.
$2,750
- Riding category
- XC · Downcountry full suspension
- Intended terrain
- XC courses, fast singletrack and downcountry
- Frame type
- Ultra-lightweight high-modulus carbon chassis
- Suspension
- Active multi-link rear suspension with high-performance rear shock
- Riding character
- Efficient climbing platform, traction over punchy climbs and rock gardens
- Intended rider
- XC and endurance racers, fast singletrack riders
- Configuration
- Core · RS · RS 2 · ONE
03
Iso
Lightweight XC hardtail.
$2,199
- Riding category
- XC · Carbon hardtail
- Intended terrain
- XC trails, fast rolling singletrack, race courses
- Frame type
- High-modulus carbon hardtail
- Suspension
- Hardtail — front suspension fork only
- Riding character
- Immediate acceleration, absolute power transfer, low maintenance
- Intended rider
- XC racers, purist trail riders, mileage crushers
- Configuration
- Core · RS · RS 2 · ONE
04
Contour
Full suspension trail.
$3,499
- Riding category
- Trail · Downcountry full suspension
- Intended terrain
- Technical trail, chunk, steep descents
- Frame type
- Carbon trail chassis
- Suspension
- Plush 4-bar linkage with an aggressive, slack headtube angle
- Riding character
- High-speed stability, descending confidence, climbing efficiency
- Intended rider
- Trail riders who want XC pace on the way up
- Configuration
- Core · RS · ONE
Your ideal build depends on your terrain, riding preferences, fit and intended use. Contact Cross Bike Co if you need help choosing.