Roundup: The mountain bikes of Leadville

Full squish or hard tail, to drop your post or not?

The Leadville Trail 100 is a mountain bike race, sure, but the long miles, excessive amount of climbing, and mostly non-technical terrain have riders choosing bikes that tend toward the steam-lined side.

While there’s just enough inconsistent terrain to make choosing a gravel bike mostly unwise, dropper posts, rear suspension, and huge knobby tires are certainly not mandatory.

Check out what some of the pros are riding: