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2025 ARC8

Essential XT Di2 - Fox Factory

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

€7,199($8,251)
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Weight4.0 lbs (frame)  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 130 / 150mm
ForkFox Factory Float 36
ShockFox Float X Factory
Wheels29″ Carbon
DrivetrainElectronic
GroupsetXT Di2
BrakesShimano XT Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Essential XT Di2 - Fox Factory
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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 XT Di2 - Fox Factory

26 mph

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Highest gear

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Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

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, full carbon

BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

Fox 36 Float SL Factory; 140mm

Travel: 150mm

Spring Type: Air

Shock

Fox Float X Factory; 130mm

Travel: 130mm

Bottom Bracket

Shimano MT801 BSA

Headset

Acros AIF-531

Stem

Faserwerk Baslerstab 35mm / 50mm

Handlebar

Faserwerk Baslerstab 800mm

Saddle

Ergon SMC10

Seatpost

BikeYoke Revive; 160mm / 185mm

Type: Dropper

Grips

Ergon GA20

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT Di2 M8250

Crank

Shimano XT M8200; 32t; 165mm

Shifters

Shimano XT Di2 M8250

Cassette

Shimano XT CS-M8100; 10-50T

Chain

Shimano XT M8100

Brakes

Front: Shimano XT M8220; 4-Piston, Rear: Shimano XT M8220; 2-Piston

Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: DT SWISS XMC 1501 Spline, Rear: DT SWISS XMC 1501 Spline

Tires

Front: Maxxis Forekaster 29x2.4WT, TR 3C Maxx Terra, Exo, Rear: Maxxis Forekaster 29x2.4WT, TR 3C Maxx Terra, Exo

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Last updated June 13