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Extra Air Fox Factory
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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€7,699($8,958)| Weight | 1.2 lbs (frame) |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 160 / 160mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float X Factory |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | GX Eagle Transmission |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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Summary
The ARC8 Extra enduro bike stands out with its unique sliding linkage and adjustable suspension system, offering a highly controlled leverage ratio and a linear coil spring response. It features a longer, lower geometry with size-specific chainstays, enhancing its playful yet efficient pedaling capabilities. The bike is praised for its light frame, poppy riding behavior, and excellent climbing qualities, making it a capable all-rounder for both trail performance and touring. However, some riders may find the firm suspension and long wheelbase challenging, especially in tight trails.
Unique sliding linkage for controlled leverage ratio
Adjustable Dual Pivot Slider Suspension System
Light frame with excellent climbing qualities
Comfortable riding position
Internal downtube storage box
Firm suspension provides tons of feedback
Long wheelbase can be challenging on tight trails
Cables rattle against the frame at the ports
The second generation ARC8 Extra enduro mountain bike introduces a unique sliding linkage, giving it a highly controlled leverage ratio with a very linear coil spring.
BikerumorIn experienced hands, the ARC8 is an authentic trail bullet.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineThe EXTRA 2.0 AIR both demands and rewards an active riding style.
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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.
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.
Very light frame
Poppy riding behaviour
Cables rattle against the frame at the ports
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.
| Frame | ARC8 Extra Air, full carbon BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 36 Float Factory; Grip2; 160mm Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float X Factory; 160mm Travel: 160mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB BSA 73 MTB Wide |
| Headset | Acros 320.02.527H-OD46 |
| Stem | Faserwerk Baslerstab 35mm / 50mm |
| Handlebar | Faserwerk Baslerstab, 800 mm, carbon |
| Saddle | Ergon SMC10 |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer Factory; 31,6; 150mm / 175mm / 200mm Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Ergon GD10 |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type; 32T; 165mm; 55mm |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type |
| Cassette | SRAM XS 1275 T-Type 10-52 |
| Chain | SRAM GX T-Type |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano XT 8120 4-Piston, Rear: Shimano XT 8120 4-Piston Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: DT Swiss EX 1700 Spline; 29", Rear: DT Swiss EX 1700 Spline; 29" |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: Maxxis DHF; Exo Maxx Terra; 29x2.5WT, Rear: Maxxis Dissector; Exo+ Maxx Terra; 29x2.4WT |
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Last updated February 10
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