2019 Alchemy

Arktos NINE7FIVE — XT

A 29″ / 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.

MSRP$5,899
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 140 / 160mm
ForkFox Factory Float 36
ShockFox Float DPX2 Factory
Wheels29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetXT
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
Arktos NINE7FIVE — XT
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

24 mph

Arktos NINE7FIVE — XT

26 mph

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'5" – 5'10"

LG

5'9" – 6'3"

XL

5'10" – 6'6"

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Reviews
Vital MTB
2020 Alchemy Arktos 29 X01 Eagle Bike

Apr 2020 · hurricanejoel SpecRider96

A brilliant suspension design meets traditional geometry to make this trail bike shine in certain types of terrain.

Highs
  • Sine Suspension System

  • Impeccable frame finish, quality, and attention to detail

  • Nimble and agile at modest speeds

  • A true trail bike

  • Customer support

  • Currently $1,000 USD off

Lows
  • Skittish at speed

  • Dated geometry

  • Only 150mm travel on size large dropper

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NSMB
Alchemy Arktos 29 - Reviewed

Feb 2020

How does the machine from Colorado fare on the Shore?

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BikeRadar
Alchemy Arktos 29 ST review

Dec 2019 · Mick Kirkman

Well-rounded, fast trail ripper with a deeper suspension feel than its 120mm promises

Highs
  • Highly efficient, smooth pedaller with great climbing manners

  • Calm and solid feel downhill that defies the short-travel rear end

  • Frame feels stiff and solid

Lows
  • Feels so planted that the ride leans towards safe and assured, rather than pure shred-factor

  • Suspension jolts a tad on big hits

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BIKE Magazine
Alchemy Arktos 29 GX Eagle | $5,300

Nov 2019

The Alchemy Arktos 29 isn't just a pretty face—it's got a heart of pure gold, or rather carbon fiber, and moves on the trail to kick it with the best of them.

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Pinkbike
Review: Alchemy Arktos 29 ST

Oct 2019 · Richard Cunningham

Alchemy's latest trail bike makes a compelling argument that less equals more.

Highs
  • Good pedaling, confidence inspiring carbon chassis

  • Pro bike components and performance for an attainable price

Lows
  • Low bottom bracket could be an issue

  • You'll need a hydration pack for serious rides

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Mountain Bike Action
Bike Test: Alchemy Arktos 29

Jul 2019 · McCoy

Taking chemistry to the trails

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VeloNews
Buyer's Guide 2017: Alchemy Arktos Custom

May 2017 · Emily Schaldach

Denver-based Alchemy bikes prides itself on its American-made Arktos, and after several rides on a variety of trails from chunky to flowing, from steep to

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Singletrack World
Review: Alchemy Arktos

Mar 2017 · Andi Sykes

The Alchemy Arktos is a bonafide superbike. But does the performance live up to the looks? We've been riding one to find out.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Fork

Fox 36 Factory Kashima 160mm Boost 15mm

Travel160mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox DPX2 Factory Kashima EVOL LV 3-Position Adjust 7.875×2.25, 10×22 Hardware

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Shimano XT Threaded

Stem

Race Face Turbine R 50mm, 35mm, 0 degree

Handlebar

Race Face Turbine R 780mm, 20mm, 35mm

Saddle

WTB Volt Race 142×165

Seatpost

Fox Factory 125mm Transfer w/ Lever

TypeDropper

Grips

Ergon GA 20 Black

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT 11-speed Rear RD-M8000 GS Shadow+

Crank

Shimano XT FC-M8000-1 32 T 175mm

Shifters

Shimano XT SL‑M8000‑Rapidfire PlusShimano XT SL‑M8000‑Rapidfire Plus

Cassette

Shimano XT M8000 11-Speed 11-46t

Chain

Shimano XT 11 Speed

Brakes

Shimano XT M8000 Hydraulic

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: Industry Nine ENDURO S HYDRA 29″ 15/110mm, Rear: Industry Nine ENDURO S HYDRA 27.5″ 12/157 mm TA SuperBoost

Tires

Maxxis Minion DHF 29×2.5 DC EXO TR, Maxxis Minion DHR 27.5×2.4 DC EXO TR

Disc Rotors

Shimano 180mm Center Lock Ice Tech Rotor

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