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2023 BH

ULTIMATE 8.5

A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.

Manufacturer Price

£4,499($6,034)
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkFox Factory Float 34
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetXT
BrakesShimano XT Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
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)

29 mph

ULTIMATE 8.5

27 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
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Ultimate Carbon, EC Layup, Acros ICR, PF92BB, 148x12,UDH

BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

Hanger Standard: UDH

Colors: Azuloscuro Cobalto Cobalto; Verdeoscuro Verdeclaro Verdeclaro; Marronoscuro Oxido Oxido; Rojooscuro Rojobh Rojobh; Carbono Grisclaro Grisclaro

Fork

Fox 34SC Factory Push to Lock Kabolt 100mm

Travel: 100mm

Spring Type: Air

Bottom Bracket

Shimano

Headset

Acros ICR FIT 36/45, Block Lock 160

Stem

BH FIT 60mm, 31,8mm, -6

Handlebar

BH SL Top Flat 780mm, 10mm Rise

Saddle

Prologo Scratch M5

Seatpost

BH SL 31,6mm 420mm

Type: Rigid

Grips

BH Control Grip

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT 8100 12sp

Crank

Shimano XT 8100 34, 175mm

Shifters

Shimano XT 8100 12sp

Cassette

Shimano XT 8100 10/51

Chain

Shimano XT

Brakes

Front: Shimano XT 180mm, Rear: Shimano XT 160mm

Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Race Face Aeffect TLR, 27mm, 32H

Spokes

Inox 2.0

Front Hub

Shimano MT400/410

Rear Hub

Shimano MT400/410

Tires

Maxxis Ardent EXO 2.25 / Maxxis Ikon EXO 2.25

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Last updated December 23

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