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2023 Lee Cougan

Crossfire 428 Comp

A 29″ carbon frame crosscountry bike.
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Manufacturer Price

CA$7,599($5,472)
FrameCarbon
Wheels29″ Aluminum
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Crossfire 428 Comp
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

28 mph

Crossfire 428 Comp

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'2"

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Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'5", size S, Just right
Reviews

Summary

The Lee Cougan Crossfire is a modern cross-country bike that blends speed with versatility, offering 120mm of rear travel and a lightweight carbon frame. It excels in predictable handling and climbing efficiency, though some reviews note its suspension could be more supple. The bike stands out for its stiffness, lightweight construction, and unique design features like the Structural Crossbar System.

Pros
  • Blends classic cross-country speed with longer travel and a more versatile modern ride

  • Stiff and lightweight

  • Predictable and confidence-inspiring handling

  • Unique design features like the Structural Crossbar System

  • Good value for the specifications

Cons
  • So-so suspension performance

  • Not pushing boundaries in geometry compared to competitors

  • Overly XC-oriented build kit may not suit all riders

Key Quotes
It’s still genuinely a sharp-handling XC bike, but with plenty of travel and stable-enough handling to make it a solid XCO & XCM race weapon.
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The bike’s name suggests it’s more of an all-day machine, but on the trail, it seems like it’s all about the short-and-punchy stuff.
Escape Collective logoEscape Collective
The Crossfire Trail is certainly not pushing any boundaries though, with a number of competitors offering slacker head angles and steeper seat tube angles.
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Escape Collective
Lee Cougan Crossfire Trail review: Identity crisis - Escape Collective

May 2024 · James Huang

A legacy US-turned-Italian brand returns to its roots with a 120×120 mm trail bike tailor-made for the American audience.

Highs
  • Impressively light

  • Flickable handling

  • Great rear-end stiffness

  • Good value

  • Offbeat brand name.

Lows
  • Offbeat brand name

  • So-so suspension performance

  • Soft front end

  • Goofy shock mount

  • Curiously low grip height

  • Overly XC-oriented build kit.

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Bikerumor
Lee Cougan Crossfire Trail Brings Modern MTB Capability to Light Carbon XC Bike - Review

Mar 2024 · Cory Benson

Lee Cougan's all-new 120mm Crossfire Trail cross-county bike mixes XC lightweight & speed with longer travel & more capable modern ride.

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Pinkbike
First Look: Lee Cougan Crossfire Trail XC Bike

Mar 2024 · Jessie-May Morgan

The Crossfire's shock is partially hidden in the downtube in order to increase frame stiffness.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Carbon

ColorsLeo Paez Edition; Lc; Carbon Red

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Mechanical

Crank

Comp 32T

Shifters

Mechanical

Cassette

Comp, 10-52T

Brakes

Hydraulic Disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

29

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Last updated November 11

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