2020 Alchemy
Arktos 27.5 — XTR
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
| MSRP | $9,499 |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 152 / 170mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPX2 Factory |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XTR |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
5'2" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'10"
5'9" – 6'3"
5'10" – 6'6"
🐐 Estimated
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Dec 2021 · Ian Collins
It’s been quite some time since I’ve tested a bike with somewhat unconventional suspension kinematics. Enter the Alchemy Arktos 150 – in this case, the Arktos 150 MX. It has a mullet wheel setup and 170mm front travel paired with 150mm of rear travel. Utilizing “Sine” suspension – aptly named after a sine wave, the bike has a rate that runs regressive to progressive, then regressive again. That right there is the unconventional part, but more on the topic of kinematics later. Something that’s interesting about the Arktos lineup is just how neatly spread across the travel/duty spectrum it is.
Oct 2021 · Alicia Leggett
Alchemy unveil a ti hardtail designed for rides in Colorado's high country, and give the Arktos a slight update.
Aug 2021
After decades of wild experimentation and steady evolution, mountain bike frame geometry and suspension designs are approaching near perfection. It’s a truly great time to ride mountain bikes. But that doesn’t mean there’s no more room for progression; high-pivot suspension designs and gearbox drivetrains are just two examples of where things might be headed.
Jan 2021
The new Alchemy Arktos full suspension mountain bike is coming, and they just teased some specs and images. Here's what you need to know!
Apr 2020 · hurricanejoel SpecRider96
A brilliant suspension design meets traditional geometry to make this trail bike shine in certain types of terrain.
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
Skittish at speed
Dated geometry
Only 150mm travel on size large dropper
Feb 2020
How does the machine from Colorado fare on the Shore?
Dec 2019 · Mick Kirkman
Well-rounded, fast trail ripper with a deeper suspension feel than its 120mm promises
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
Feels so planted that the ride leans towards safe and assured, rather than pure shred-factor
Suspension jolts a tad on big hits
| Fork | Fox 36 Factory Kashima 170mm Boost 15mm Grip 2 Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
|---|---|
| Shock | Fox DPX2 Factory Kashima EVOL LV 3-Position Adjust 8.5×2.5 in, 10X22 mm Hardware Travel: 152mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano XTR Threaded |
| Stem | ENVE M6 55mm 31.8mm |
| Handlebar | ENVE M6 780mm 7.5 Degree 31.8mm |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Race 142X165 |
| Seatpost | Fox Factory 125mm Transfer w/ Lever Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Ergon GA 20 Black |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR M9120, XTR SGS, 12-SPEED |
|---|---|
| Crank | Shimano XTR FC-M9100-1 32 T 175mm |
| Shifters | Shimano XTR M9100 12 Speed |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR M9100 12-Speed 11-51t |
| Chain | Shimano XTR 12 Speed |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR M9120 Trail Hydraulic Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: ENVE M630 15/110mm, Rear: ENVE M630 12/157 mm TA DT 240 Boost Shimano Driver |
|---|---|
| Tires | Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5×2.5 DC EXO TR, Maxxis Minion DHR 27.5×2.4 DC EXO TR |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano XTR M900 180mm Center Lock Ice Tech Rotor |
Last updated February 18
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