The «Hornet 20» offers many features of Wheeler’s top-of the- line endure without burdening your budget too much. Nevertheless, you do not have to do without the variable travel option, the precious frame or Magura’s new «Louise »-discbrake. Of course you also get the larger front rotor to be prepared for long downhills. Except for the missing thru-axle, Marzocchi’s «All Mountain»-fork is the same as on the «Hornet 10», and on Manitou’s new damper the pedal platform can be adjusted simply – no tools or pump required, it’s done by hand. Wheeler’s product managers have carefully balanced function and affordability: Large-volume, yet lightweight Schwalbe tires are mounted to Wheeler-branded rims to offer heaps of traction. Thanks to the ergonomically proven Rapidfire-Shifters from Shimano’s LX-groupset, you’ll never miss a gear change, as in the rear an XT rear derailleur leads the chain over nine cogs.
 
HORNET 20
27-SPEED
FRAME:
Alloy 6061 (T4/T6) / 4 Link DS / WHEELER S.L. Tubing WHEELER D/out for Disc / Travel 120/143mm
Frame Sizes:
17.5", 19", 21"
FORK:
MARZOCCHI All Mountain 1 / ETA / TST2 / 160mm Alloy Steerer
REAR SHOCK:
MANITOU Split RPA
REAR DERAILLEUR:
SHIMANO XT / RD-M761 SGS
FRONT DERAILLEUR:
SHIMANO Deore / FD-M511
SHIFTERS Lever:
SHIMANO LX / SL-M580 / Rapid Fire
BRAKES:
MAGURA New Louise / Disk Brake 180/160mm rotor
Frontchainwheel:
SHIMANO Deore / FC-M530 / 44X32X22T.
 
The rear triangle of all «Hornet »-frames has become significantly stiffer – thanks to rectangular stays and a larger contact interface to the dropouts.
With Manitou's new «Split RPA»-damper , you change the pedal platform setting on the trail – no tool or pump required , simply use your hands.