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2023 ARC8

Extra XT

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

€5,999($6,976)
Weight5.1 lbs (frame)  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 160 / 180mm
ForkFox Performance Float 38
ShockFox Float X2 Factory
Wheels29″ Aluminum
GroupsetXT
BrakesShimano XT Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
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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)

26 mph

Extra XT

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

Fox 38 Float Factory Kashima Performance 170mm Grip2

Travel180mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Float X2 Factory Kashima

Travel160mm

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BB-MT800 / BSA

Headset

Acros AIF-557

Stem

Faserwerk Baslerstab 35 / 50 mm

Handlebar

Faserwerk Baslerstab, 800 mm, carbon

Saddle

Ergon SM10 Enduro

Seatpost

Fox Transfer Factory 175mm

TypeDropper

Grips

Ergon GA20

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT M8100

Crank

Shimano XT FC-M8120 30T / 32T

Shifters

Shimano XT M8100

Cassette

Shimano XT M8100 / 10-51T

Chain

Shimano XT M8100

Brakes

Shimano XT Disc BR-M8120 4-Piston

TypeShimano XT Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: DT SWISS EX 1700 Spline, Rear: DT SWISS EX 1700 Spline

Tires

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

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