2020 Alchemy

Arktos 29 — NX Eagle

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

MSRP$4,899
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 140 / 160mm
ForkRockShox Pike Select
ShockFox Float DPX2 Factory
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetNX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Arktos 29 — NX Eagle
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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)

25 mph

Arktos 29 — NX Eagle

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
MTB Mag
[Tested] Alchemy Arktos 150 MX

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.

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Mountain Flyer
Tested: Alchemy Arktos GX

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.

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Beta
Alchemy Introduces Entirely New Arktos Lineup

Mar 2021 · Beta

Everything we wanted

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Bikerumor
Alchemy teases all-new Arktos full suspension mountain bike & lots of travel options

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!

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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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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Fork

RockShox Pike Select RC 160mm 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

SRAM DUB BSA MTB73 SB+

Stem

Race Face Aeffect R 50mm

Handlebar

Race Face Aeffect R 35×780 20mm Rise

Saddle

WTB Volt 142mm

Seatpost

X-Fusion Manic 150mm 31.6mm with Trigger Remote

TypeDropper

Grips

DMR Deathgrip Thin

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM SL NX Eagle

Crank

SRAM Descendant 175mm 32T Eagle SB

Shifters

SRAM SL NX Eagle Trigger

Cassette

SRAM NX Eagle 11-50T

Chain

SRAM NX Eagle

Brakes

SRAM Guide T

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: DT Swiss M 1700 SPLINE 29 – 30 mm CL 15/110mm, Rear: DT Swiss M 1700 SPLINE 29 – 30 mm CL 12/157 mm TA Boost Plus Shimano Drive

Tires

Maxxis Minion DHF 29×2.3 DC EXO TR, Maxxis Minion DHR 29×2.3 DC EXO TR

Disc Rotors

SRAM Centerline 180mm

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