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2022 ARC8

ESSENTIAL SLX

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

€4,599($5,348)
Weight4.0 lbs (frame)  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 130 / 150mm
ForkRockShox Pike Select
ShockRockShox Deluxe Select+
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetSLX
BrakesShimano SLX Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
ESSENTIAL SLX
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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)

28 mph

ESSENTIAL SLX

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
MD

5'2" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'3"

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Reviews
Bikerumor
First Ride: Arc8 Essential Trail Bike pairs Low Weight w/ Enduro Geo

Aug 2022 · Jessie-May Morgan

The 2022 Arc8 Essential 120-130mm Trail Bike blurs lines in both directions with Downcountry weight claims and enduro geometry figures

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Pinkbike
First Look: ARC8 Essential - A Light & Aggressive Trail Bike

Aug 2022 · Dan Roberts

Dropping the fork travel will drop the bottom bracket height, but the shorter travel at the front is likely paired with shorter travel at the rear, stopping the bottom bracket from getting too low when riding..

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

ARC8 Essential, Size M, L, Carbon V & H

BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

Rock Shox Pike Select 140mm

Travel: 150mm

Spring Type: Air

Shock

Rock Shox Deluxe Select+ RT

Travel: 130mm

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BB-MT800 / BSA

Headset

Acros

Stem

Newmen Evolution SL 40mm

Handlebar

Faserwerk Rockstock 800mm Carbon

Saddle

Selle San Marco Dirty Ed

Seatpost

RaceFace Aeffect 170mm incl. EV Remote

Type: Dropper

Grips

Faserwerk Handschmeichler

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano SLX RD-M7100 / SGS / 12-spd / Shadow+

Crank

Shimano SLX FC-M7120 32T / 12-spd / 175mm

Shifters

Shimano SLX SL-M7100

Cassette

Shimano SLX CS-M7100 / 12-spd / 10-51T

Chain

Shimano SLX CN-M7100 / 12-spd

Brakes

Shimano SLX Disc BR-M7120 4-Piston / BL-M7100 Lever

Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: NEWMEN Performance 30, Rear: NEWMEN Performance 30

Tires

Front: Wolfpack Trail 29x2,4, Rear: Wolfpack Trail 29x2,4

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