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2023 ARC8

Extra SLX

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

€4,899($5,697)
Weight5.1 lbs (frame)  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 160 / 180mm
ForkRockShox ZEB
ShockRockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate
Wheels29″ Aluminum
GroupsetSLX
BrakesShimano SLX Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Handling
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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

Extra SLX

26 mph

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Sizing
MD

5'8" – 6'0"

LG

5'11" +

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Reviews
Bikerumor
ARC8 Extra 2.0 Enduro Bike Coils Up with a Sliding Pivot

Feb 2024 · Tyler Benedict

ARC8's next generation enduro bike replaces the linkage with a slider to create a perfect leverage ratio, with air, coil, MX, and travel options to fit any rider's needs.

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
New ARC8 EXTRA 2.0 AIR GX/Factory 2024 first ride review – enduro bike with revolutionary rear suspension?

Feb 2024 · Sebastian Dirscherl

The new ARC8 EXTRA 2.0 AIR Rolls on 29” wheels and generates 160 mm of travel. We tested the Swiss enduro/trail doppelganger to find out how it fares on the trail.

Highs
  • Very light frame

  • Poppy riding behaviour

Lows
  • Cables rattle against the frame at the ports

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MTB Mag
[First ride] New Arc8 Extra

Feb 2024 · Marco Toniolo

Arc8 introduces the new Extra, an enduro bike with carbon frame, 160mm of travel at the rear, 160/170 at the front, 29/29 or mullet format, and that can accommodate both coil and air shocks.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

ARC8 Extra, full carbon

BB StandardBSA, Threaded

Fork

Rock Shox ZEB, 170mm

Travel180mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Rock Shox SuperDeluxe Ultimate

Travel160mm

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BB-MT800 / BSA

Headset

Acros AIF-557

Stem

Newmen Evolution SL 40 / 50 mm

Handlebar

Faserwerk Rockstock 800mm, carbon

Saddle

Ergon SM10 Enduro

Seatpost

RaceFace Aeffect 170mm incl. EV Remote

TypeDropper

Grips

Ergon GA20

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano SLX M7100

Crank

Shimano SLX FC-M7120 32T

Shifters

Shimano SLX M7100

Cassette

Shimano SLX M7100 / 10-51T

Chain

Shimano SLX M7100

Brakes

Shimano SLX M7120 4-Piston

TypeShimano SLX Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: DT SWISS E 1900 Spline, Rear: DT SWISS E 1900 Spline

Tires

Front: Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5WT MaxxGrip; Exo+, Rear: Maxxis DHR 29x2.4WT MaxxTerra; DD

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