A while back, I received the newly updated Supertramp. It’s a gorgeous rigid ATB, made by Minnesota’s Wilde Bikes. Wilde built this bike with trekking, bike packing, or errand running in mind.
I didn’t get out on a bikepacking trip, but I did ride it on some sweet single track on one of my favorite loops, and all over the mountains where I live, including running errands. It’s really an outstanding bicycle.
Don’t get me wrong, I love a bike that is purpose-built for one specific type of riding. A bike that ticks one box, and is perfect for what it’s built to do, like a precision tool. I like being able to walk into my shop to pick a bike to dominate one way of riding. It reminds me of a golfer picking the right club for the shot ahead.
But, on the flip side, Bikes like the Supertramp have versatility built into them, making them especially useful. They’re bicycles that can be used for a multitude of tasks. A one-bike-does-it-all kind of mentality. If I could only have one bike in my stable, the Supertramp would be at the top of the list.
The Wilde Supertramp
Recently, there were a few updates made to the Supertramp. It’s now UDH compatible, comes in a beautiful two-tone paint scheme called Dirt Champagne, and sports a smaller headtube, which Wilde says provides a bit more of a compliant ride.
The bike that was sent to me was a beautiful build, with a lot of attention to detail. It came built with the SRAM GX T-Type Eagle AXS Transmission.
The stem and brake levers chosen are the Wilde Bikes x Paul Components Zebra Splatter ano collaboration. A perfect addition to this build.
I loved the White Industry cranks, headset, and bottom bracket.
The Blue Lug brass headset spacer that ties in the brass colored nipples on the wheels build is the kind of attention to detail that makes me drool.
The wheels are the Whisky Parts Co. carbon hoops, built using a SON dynamo front hub and a White Industries rear hub. The White Industries rear hub is a great choice for this build. It’s reliable and completely rebuildable.
The chromoly handlebars on this build were also a nice addition. The bars are a collaboration with Leker Leks and Hope Cyclery, called the Albacore Bar. They are very comfortable, and at 785mm wide, they also have a nice 37mm forward sweep paired with a healthy 50° backsweep, and a 25mm rise.
They run a 22.2 mm diameter throughout the length of the bar. This makes them compliant when the terrain gets a little rough. Plus, the fork is also surprisingly compliant as well, adding to the comfort of the front end.
Speaking of the fork, it’s a beautiful, segmented steel fork that tapers down to the dropouts. The fork rides very, very well. It has mid-blade rack mounts, fender mounts, and double eyelet at the end of the fork legs. It also has clearance for 29 x 2.8″ tires. On top of all that, it rocks internal dynamo routing for the win!
Supertramp Super Geometry
The Supertramp Retail, Frame Spec, & Complete Spec
Retqil: $1300 (framset), $2900 (complete)
Frame Spec
- Clearance for 29 x 2.6″ tires
- Headset: ZS44 Grey / Green frame // EC 34/34 updated Dirt Champagne frame
- 73mm English threaded bottom bracket shell
- Post Mount
- Boost Spacing
- Seatpost: 31.6mm
- Seat Collar: 35.0
- Cable Guides: Modular guides under the downtube, and full loop braze-ons on the stays (No Zip Ties)
- 12mm Thru Axle – 1.5 x 178mm
Complete Spec
- Shimano M6100 shifter
- Shimano M6200 4 piston hydraulic brakes
- Shimano M6100 rear derailleur
- Shimano M6100 crankset, 32t, 170mm
- Shimano cassette, CS-M6100 10-51t
- Wolf Tooth Performance Headset
- Thomson X4 stem
- Thomson Elite seatpost
- Wilde Country Bar
- WTB Wavelength Grip
- WTB Volt saddle
- Stan’s Flow S2 Wheelset
- WTB Ranger 29×2.4 tires, 60 TPI
The Supertramp Ride
The Supertramp was sent to me in a large size to review. The geometry felt perfect to me, and they nailed the build. It was the right stack, the right stem length, and the perfect bars. The combo left me zero set-up time, other than moving the seatpost to the right height.
My first couple of rides were short, using it to run errands around town. I rode it on my favorite loop, and it instantly felt at home. The Pirelli Scorpion XC RC 29 x 2.4 tires weren’t my favorite, but they performed pretty OK.
I’ve been riding the SRAM GX AXS Transmission group for a few months on my Haro Saguaro 1 before getting the Supertramp. As I mentioned in my review of the Saguaro 1, I’m not a big fan of this group, it works fine, I’m just not a fan of the way it operates.
I really love the way the Supertramp looks. It has some unique lines. Like the curved top tube and bitchen looking fork. But, the real highlight of the Supertramp is the off-road touring geometry. The tall stack height and kinda long reach with the short stem is perfect for just about all kinds of riding!
The proprietary or hand-picked tubset that Wilde Bikes uses for their frame is dubbed “TLC Tubing”. Wilde says that stands for Tough, Light, and Compliant. It’s seamless, double-butted chromoly steel, and is considered a high-end tubset.
In Conclusion
The bike pedaled easily and rides much lighter than its 28 lb, 11oz weight (large frame) would lead you to believe. It climbs well, and descends with stability and confidence. It’s a flexible bike that can, more than likely, fit just about any riding style. Install a flat bar, drop bar, or alt bar and transform the Supertramp be a DoAnythingTramp.
This is the perfect bike if you could only have one bike. Seriously. It can do a lot and do it all very well. I had a blast on it for the time that we were together. Even at the tariff-adjusted price of $1300 for the frame, I think it is a ton of bang for your buck. It’s a great all-terrain bike, one of the best I’ve ridden.
I would for sure recommend the Wilde Supertramp to anyone who just needs a great handling, easy pedaling all-rounder.
