Tarpan - a playful trail bike as well as an uncompromising all mountain machine

Tarpan is back! However, don't expect any connection to the original model other than the name of a European breed of wild horses. For 2023, it has new frames from the ground up, in two variants. The first of them bears the nickname AM and is an uncompromising all mountain machine with a stroke of 160/140 mm. The second option is a playful trail bike with a stroke of 130/120 mm, which we characteristically labeled TR.

 

Technically demanding trails and bike parks. This is the world of the new Tarpans. Their durable, full-suspension aluminum frames with aggressive geometry combine a 64.5° (AM) / 65.5° (TR) head angle and a 77° saddle angle. Thanks to this, they provide an ideal combination of great downhill and climbing abilities. Internal cabling, a four-pin suspension system, large 29" wheels and a telescopic seat post are a matter of course. The AM model series also boasts four-piston brakes. There are 4 Tarpana TR and AM variants available, i.e. a total of 8 different models. That's a decent herd of horses!

 

   

The AM Tarpan family is intended for riding on really demanding trails, you can also go with them to the bike park or to enduro races. At its head is the Tarpan AM Ultimate. The Fox 36 Performance Elite 160 mm air fork with the top-quality Grip 2 shock absorber in combination with the Rockshox Super Deluxe Select+ shock absorber, Shimano XT 1x12 drivetrain and Shimano XT four-piston brakes provide perfect driving characteristics aimed at technical riding over obstacles. It overcomes challenging terrain obstacles thanks to large 29" wheels with Schwalbe tires. The telescopic seat post gives the rider a sense of greater control and safety and enables comfortable work with the center of gravity even in the most demanding sections of the track.

 

 
The Tarpan AM 1 is also equipped with a Fox air fork, this time a 36 Performance model with 160 mm of travel and a Rock Shox Super Deluxe Select+ shock. As the only one from the Tarpan AM series, it builds on Sram components, specifically Sram GX Eagle 12s, and will surely please every fan of this American brand. The perfect trail bike with a minimum of compromises.

 

   

 Enthusiasts of the Italian brand Marzocchi are looking forward to the Tarpan AM 2. The bike designed for demanding trails uses a Marzocchi Bomber Z1 160 mm air fork, which, together with a Rock Shox Super Deluxe Select+ shock absorber and large 29" wheels with Schwalbe tires, irons out every bump on the track.

 

 

The entry model of the clan is the Tarpan AM 3, which is a great entry model into the world of technical riding on demanding trails. Like the other bikes of this model series, it has a four-pin suspension. It uses a Rock Shox Super Deluxe Select shock that combines with a Suntour Zeron 35 Boost 160mm fork, Shimano four-piston brakes, large 29" wheels with Schwalbe tires and a telescopic seatpost.

 

 

The Tarpan TR series is focused on lively riding over obstacles and in the hands of an experienced rider can handle more demanding trails. Like the AM family, the Tarpan TR is led by a bike with the Ultimate designation. It irons out bumps on the track with a Fox 34 Performance Elite 130mm air fork with premium Grip 2 damping and a Rock Shox Super Deluxe Select+ shock. It overcomes large obstacles on the trail thanks to even larger 29" wheels with Schwalbe tires. Safety is ensured by efficient Shimano XT brakes. It can offer greater control and comfortable work with the center of gravity thanks to the telescopic seat post.

 

 

The Tarpan TR 1 also offers excellent driving characteristics aimed at lively riding on trails. It is ready for a challenging course full of obstacles thanks to the Fox 34 Performance air fork with a stroke of 130 mm, a RockShox Deluxe Select+ shock absorber and Shimano SLX components in combination with a Shimano XT derailleur.

 

   

 

For all lovers of the American brand Sram, the Tarpan TR 2 is ready. Similar to the Tarpan AM 1, it is also built on a Sram drive, namely the GX/NX series. It uses efficient Sram G2 R brakes, conquers off-road obstacles with ease thanks to large 29" wheels with Schwalbe tires assisted by a Marzocchi Bomber Z2 130 mm air fork and Rock Shox Super Deluxe Select+ shock absorbers. The telescopic seat post is just the icing on the cake.

 

 
Tarpan TR 3 – although the entry model of the series, it likes to go out on any trail. For obstacles, it is equipped with large 29" wheels with Schwalbe tires, an SR Suntour Zeron 35 Air 130 mm air fork and a Rock Shox Super Deluxe Select+ shock. The safety of the ride is ensured by Shimano brakes, the telescopic seat post is an indispensable helper during fast descents.

 

 

   

 

Sharp descents, stones, branches, mud and dust. The Tarpan will make its way through any challenging terrain. It only depends on you which way of driving you prefer. If you are looking for a bike with stable geometry and suspension that will give you confidence on technically demanding descents and still have great climbing characteristics, reach for the Tarpan AM, which is the ideal all mountain machine for fast riding on technically demanding trails. If you prefer a livelier but still stable geometry, perfect response and effective suspension, the Tarpan TR is your clear choice.