If you want to get back to the basics, the Torrent A2 is the way to go – it’s an aggressive, high-speed aluminum hardtail that lets you prove your mettle on the toughest trails.
R5 has one job—get to the top, fast. But for all the glory and fanfare that comes with a summit finish, they’re rarely the only climb of the day. And while a race isn’t usually won on a descent, they can certainly be lost.
The Squadra Stretch shell keeps the wind off on cool-weather rides or long descents, while the stretch panels keep the jacket fitting close to the body and eliminate flapping fabric.