Arktos 29 ST — XT 12 Speed
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
MSRP | $6,099 |
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Frame | Carbon |
Suspension | Full, 120 / 140mm |
Fork | Fox Factory Float 36 |
Shock | Fox Float DPX2 Factory |
Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
Groupset | XT |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
5'2" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'10"
5'9" – 6'3"
5'10" – 6'6"
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Jul 2022 · Jason_Schroeder
Alchemy’s shortest travel Arktos model is a 120mm travel downhill ripper with a balanced focus on climbing efficiency.
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.
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!
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
Oct 2019 · Richard Cunningham
Alchemy's latest trail bike makes a compelling argument that less equals more.
Good pedaling, confidence inspiring carbon chassis
Pro bike components and performance for an attainable price
Low bottom bracket could be an issue
You'll need a hydration pack for serious rides
Fork | Fox 36 29 Factory Kashima 140mm Boost 15mm Grip 2 Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
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Shock | Fox DPX2 Factory Kashima EVOL LV 3-Position Adjust 7.875×2.0, 10×22 Hardware Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano XT Threaded |
Stem | Race Face Aeffect R 50mm, 35mm, 0 degree |
Handlebar | Race Face Aeffect R 35×780 20mm Rise |
Saddle | WTB Volt Race 142×165 |
Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic 150mm 31.6mm with Trigger Remote Type: Dropper |
Grips | DMR Deathgrip Thin |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT 12-speed Rear RD-M8100 GS Shadow+ |
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Crank | Shimano XT FC-M8130-1 32 T 170mm |
Shifters | Shimano XT SL‑M8100‑Rapidfire Plus 12 Speed |
Cassette | Shimano XT M8100 12-Speed 10-51t |
Chain | Shimano XT 12 Speed |
Brakes | Shimano XT M8100/XT M8120 4 Piston $150 Type: Hydraulic Disc |
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 |
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Tires | Maxxis Minion DHF 29×2.3 DC EXO TR, Maxxis Minion DHR 29×2.3 DC EXO TR |
Disc Rotors | Shimano 180mm Center Lock Ice Tech Rotor |
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