Launch

Overview

The Launch SkiBike sets the standard for performance, design, and all-mountain capability. Built for riders who want one ski bike that feels confident everywhere on the mountain, the Launch combines aggressive big mountain geometry with the versatility to handle terrain park laps, trees, powder, moguls, backcountry lines, and groomers with equal confidence. Handmade in the USA, each Launch frame is built to order in the Colorado Lenz Sport factory using American materials and premium components. Its proprietary geometry is the result of more than 20 years of ski bike development, delivering a ride that feels precise, responsive, and capable in demanding terrain. For advanced riders, the Launch offers the control and performance needed to ride hard across the entire mountain. For intermediate riders, it provides a stable, confidence-building platform that supports progression without compromise. If you want a SkiBike that blends downhill-inspired aggression with true all-around performance, the Launch is built for you.

Why riders choose the Launch

• Aggressive all mountain geometry for confident descending and park riding
• Versatile performance across powder, trees, moguls, backcountry, and groomers
• Handmade in the USA with premium materials and components
• Proprietary Lenz Sport geometry refined through decades of ski bike riding
• Built to order in Colorado for riders who want uncompromising performance

Launch vs. Recon

Both models are built for riders who want serious mountain performance, but they serve slightly different priorities.

Choose the Launch if you want:

• A more aggressive, downhill-oriented ride
• Freestyle-focused geometry for terrain park laps and technical descents
• Maximum confidence in steep terrain, trees, moguls, and high-speed lines
• A SkiBike that feels powerful, precise, and highly capable across the whole mountain

Choose the Recon if you want:

• A more versatile, all-mountain feel
• A ride style closer to a long-travel enduro bike
• Strong descending capability with a slightly more balanced personality
• A SkiBike suited to riders who want agility, range, and adaptability across varied terrain

In simple terms: the Launch is the more aggressive option, while the Recon is the more versatile option.

New to ski biking?  check out our How to ride a SkiBike page.  There is a lot of good information on both the SkiBike FAQ page as well as the Ski Bike Assembly & Good Info page.

*All Lenz Sport Ski Bike frames are 100% handmade. We are constantly improving our designs. We don’t wait for the next model year to introduce improvements. Our design philosophy is to make incremental improvements as we design them. This means that every frame might be different from the last one. Your frame may look slightly different than what you see on the the images we have on the website. One thing we never do is go backwards in design. We are always moving forward and making our products better. We design, build, and ride our bikes regularly, so the improvement ideas are constantly brewing and adapting into production.