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Spartan Carbon XT 12S
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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$5,499| Weight | 35.8 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 165 / 180mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 38 |
| Shock | Fox DHX2 Performance Elite |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'3"
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Summary
The Devinci Spartan is a high-performance enduro bike that excels in rough terrain, thanks to its high-pivot suspension design which offers excellent traction and bump absorption. It surprises with its climbing efficiency, despite being a burly enduro bike, and descends with confidence and control. While it shines in technical and chunky trails, it may feel sluggish in mellower terrain and comes with some drivetrain quirks due to its idler pulley system.
High-pivot suspension excels in rough terrain
Surprisingly good climber for an enduro bike
Excellent traction and bump absorption
Controlled and supportive in corners
Sturdy, race-ready build kit
Additional drivetrain vibration from idler and chainguide pulleys
Can feel sluggish in mellow or rolling terrain
On the heavier end of the spectrum
Extra drag from idler pulley
It’s a surprisingly astute climber for an enduro bike.
BetaThe Spartan HP is clearly a big step forward for Devinci, both in terms of design and, as I’ve found out, performance on the descents.
BikeRadarThe new Spartan HP is built to take care of business, as long as that business involves plowing through rock gardens and stomping landings.Pinkbike
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Dec 2021 · Ryan Palmer
A high-pivot bike that actually corners—what a time to be alive.
Oct 2021 · BHowell
The not so subtle bruiser
Makes rough terrain disappear
Cool, calm, collected confidence
Pedaling efficiency is superb
All the grip, all the time
Not light
All-day adventurers need not apply
Sep 2021 · Alex Evans
High-pivot enduro bike hopes to hug the ground for top-speed performance
Impressive suspension from small bump sensitivity to deep-stroke progression
Enduro-ready geometry that works as a whole package
A solid spec for the price
Great tyres
Could do with a steeper seat-tube angle
A smaller chainring would increase its climbing prowess
Sep 2021 · Mike Kazimer
A secret no longer, Devinci's new Spartan has hopped aboard the high pivot train.
Excels in rough, chunky terrain
Very quiet while descending
Sturdy, race-ready build kit
Can feel sluggish in mellow or rolling terrain
Seatstays may rub calves
On the heavier end of the spectrum
Sep 2018
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's ... we couldn't quite put our finger on it. The Spartan 29 does it all well, defying specific category or riding type with its all-rounded, equal-opportunity manner.
Sep 2018 · Francesco Mazza
Devinci has launched a new version of the Spartan with 29″ wheels and they’ve also refined it with some new details that make it a more modern, aggressive enduro race weapon, ready to race on the toughest stages of the EWS or to challenge friends on the home trails. After several aluminum prototypes made last winter directly at the Canadian headquarters of Chicoutimi, followed by some prototypes in carbon, the Devinci testers, including Damien Oton, have approved of the final version of the Spartan Carbon 29 that will be raced this weekend at the final EWS in Finale Ligure and then released into the market
Sep 2018 · Paul Andrews
Featuring radical angles in an aggressive configuration, the Devinci Spartan 29 is meant to go fast and hard over everything a trail can throw at it. - Mtbr.com
| Frame | Carbon DMC-G 165mm BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.5" Color: Khaki Gloss |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Float 38 Performance Grip 180 | 44 Offset Travel: 180mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox DHX2 Performance Elite Trunnion | 205x65 Travel: 165mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano MT800 | BSA | 68/73mm |
| Headset | FSA Orbit | 1.5 | Zero Stack |
| Stem | V2 Pro | B:35mm | L:50mm | 0° |
| Handlebar | RaceFace Aeffect R35 | B:35mm | R:20mm | W:780mm |
| Saddle | SDG Radar |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer Performance Elite | 31.6mm | 1x Lever Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Devinci Performance | w/lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 | 12s |
|---|---|
| Crank | RaceFace Aeffect R | 32T | Superboost 157 |
| Shifters | Shimano XT M8100 | 12s |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100 | 12s | 10-51T | Microspline |
| Chain | Shimano M7100 | 12s |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano XT M8120/M8100 | 4 Pistons, Rear: Shimano XT M8120/M8100 | 4 Pistons Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: RaceFace AR35 Offset | 35mm inner | TR, Rear: RaceFace AR35 Offset | 35mm inner | TR |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Sapim Stainless 14G w/Nylok |
| Front Hub | Factor XD601SB/A | 6bolts | TA 15x110mm |
| Rear Hub | Factor XDH62SB/A | 6bolts | TA 12x157mm | Microspline |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Minion DHF | 29x2.5wt | 3C MaxxGrip DoubleDown TR, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHRII | 29x2.4wt | 3C MaxxGrip DoubleDown TR |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT66 | 203mm |
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Last updated August 14
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