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Trailcraft Direct Mount, Alloy Spindle, 152mm length with 30 tooth Chainring

Rock Shox Recon (w/ 2026 Debonair cartridge) 130mm - Boost

We have Elite builds getting down to below 25.5 pounds with a lighter tire option and our Trailcraft carbon wheelset upgrade! Looking for a more enduro build? Select our SUPERBEAST MODE with a 140mm PIKE fork upgrade!
The last thing your kid wants to do is ride with an extra 5 pounds. Especially if they plan on riding uphill! They may be at the age that a 27.5" wheel bike is still just too unwieldy coming off a 24" bike. A Maxwell 26 is just the bike you need! 120mm travel. Boost front/rear. NOTHING to modify because we’ve made it super light and easy to assemble right out of the box.
We've crafted the ultimate trail-shredding machine with our Maxwell 26. Dominate both the descents and ascents with this incredible bike - named after Maxwell Trail in Fort Collins, Colorado, a favorite destination for our rides. It's a super technical, steep, and rocky trail, but the downhill reward is well worth it. While it can be tackled on a hardtail, it's infinitely more enjoyable on a full-suspension bike! If your local riding area demands a climb to access the prime terrain, then the Maxwell 26 is your next bike.
Our Maxwell 26 starts right around 26 pounds in our ELITE level build with best-in-category components. That's right, just 26 pounds and the PRO AXS level build is even lighter! Attention to detail with top-shelf level components include lightweight wheels, 85-gram ultralight rotors, an extended range 10-51 cassette, and 152 mm direct-mount cranks with aluminum spindle typically found on much more expensive bikes. We’ve built the best bike with the best components so you can spend more time riding and less time pushing a heavy bike uphill.
Ride some days at the park but also want an all-arounder type of bike for big trail/enduro style rides where you still need a bike to climb well? Click the 130mm travel PIKE UPGRADE checkbox!
This is a fun, playful, super flickable bike for all types of mountain bike riding. The Maxwell 26 is built for next level riding with some key geometry features designed specifically for riders of young and old! The Maxwell 26 features a Horst link suspension design which is active under braking and very plush over both small bumps and bigger hits. Short yet stable 420mm chainstay length and a 1082mm wheelbase is the perfect 26" trail bike for riders coming off a 24" bike.
ALL level bike builds get our new lightweight 152mm Trailcraft Cycles aluminum spindle direct mount cranks with your choice of 26, 28, 30 or 32 tooth narrow-wide style chainring. Choose 26 or 28 tooth if you are riding steep hills and lung burning mountain climbs. Lower elevation levels or flat areas are fine with a 30 or 32 tooth chainring selection. Most adult bikes don't even offer this level of configuration out of the box!
Fits riders with a 26.5” stand-over height, or about 4'7”-5’2”.
We Offer 4 Build Levels for the Maxwell 26:
Maxwell 26 PRO
Features: Rock Shox 130mm Reba Gold RL fork, Shimano Deore 11 Speed components, including Shimano Deore 6100 brakes, a Deore 11 Speed derailleur, a Deore shifter, and a Deore 11-51 cassette. It also features a 1600 gram Stans FLOW wheelset. We also set this bike up tubeless for you this month at no extra charge, so you don't have to worry about inner tubes ;)
Weight: 27.5 pounds with pedals.
Maxwell 26 ELITE
Features: Rock Shox 130mm Reba Gold RL fork, 12-speed Shimano XT level setup with a 10-51 cassette, coupled with STANS FLOW MK4 wheelset for super duty strength!
Weight: 27.25 pounds WITH pedals.
Maxwell 26 GX AXS
Features: Rock Shox 130mm Reba Gold RL fork, 12-speed SRAM GX AXS level drivetrain, featuring a 10-52 cassette equipped with electronic shifting. It also boasts a SUPER light Trailcraft Wheelset and a Deore M6100 brakeset.
Weight: 27 pounds WITH pedals.
Maxwell 26 X01 AXS
Features: Rock Shox 130mm Reba Gold RL fork, 12 Speed SRAM X01 AXS level configuration with a 10-52 cassette, equipped with electronic shifting. It also features a SUPER light Trailcraft Wheelset and Shimano XT M8100 brakeset.
Weight: 26.5 pounds WITH pedals.
Want to go a bit more custom or full custom on this build? Contact us! As a small family business dedicated to crafting the finest kids' mountain bikes, we're passionate about what we do. Check out our Instagram and custom builds page to see some of our work.
We import frames from Taiwan (unassembled) and assemble each bike to order in Fort Collins, Colorado, using US labor. Unlike many others who import complete bikes, we maintain rigorous quality control by assembling everything from the headset and bottom bracket to the derailleur hanger right here in the US. You can proudly tell your kids that their bike is unique and truly built to order from the frame up!

Trailcraft Maxwell 26 Maxwell 26 LTD

One Size

A 26″ aluminum frame mountain youth bike with mid-range components and shimano hydraulic disc brakes.

Weight	28.0 lbs
Frame	Aluminum
Suspension	Full, 120 / 130mm
Fork	RockShox Recon Silver RL
Shock	RockShox Monarch RT
Wheels	26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain	1 × 10
Groupset	microSHIFT Advent
Brakes	Shimano Hydraulic Disc

Frame	Maxwell 26 7005 Series Aluminum Colors: Neon Green; Orange; Turquoise; Black; Hot Pink
Fork	Rock Shox Recon (w/ 2026 Debonair cartridge) 130mm - Boost Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air
Shock	Rock Shox Monarch RT - 120mm travel Travel: 120mm
Headset	Trailcraft Precision Sealed Cartridge
Stem	Trailcraft, Length: 50mm
Handlebar	Trailcraft Alloy Riser
Saddle	Trailcraft
Seatpost	Trailcraft Rigid, 30.9 Type: Rigid
Grips	Trailcraft Lock-On

Rear Derailleur	Microshift Advent 10 Speed
Front Derailleur	N/A
Crank	Trailcraft Direct Mount, Alloy Spindle, 152mm length with 30 tooth Chainring
Shifters	Microshift Advent 10 Speed
Cassette	Microshift 11-48 Cassette
Brakes	Shimano MT201 Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc

Rims	Trailcraft Alloy rims, Boost hubs 12x148
Tires	Kenda Regolith 2.2”, Set up Tubeless

2025 TrailcraftMaxwell 26 Maxwell 26 LTD

2025 Trailcraft
Maxwell 26 Maxwell 26 LTD