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2022 Opus

RECRUIT 5

A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with modest components and jak mechanical disc brakes.
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Weight35.4 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkSuntour XCE
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 8
GroupsetTourney, Altus
BrakesJAK Mechanical Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
RECRUIT 5
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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)

31 mph

RECRUIT 5

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'6"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'0" – 6'5"

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Meta 20 aluminum

Fork

Suntour XCE28 DS 100 mm

Travel: 100mm

Spring Type: Coil

Bottom Bracket

FP-B907

Headset

NECO semi-integrated

Stem

Opus Bronze

Handlebar

Opus Bronze 15 mm rise 31.8

Saddle

Opus Endurance

Seatpost

Opus Bronze 31.6 x 350

Type: Rigid

Pedals

FPD NW-420

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Altus

Front Derailleur

Shimano Tourney

Crank

Shimano TY301

Shifters

Shimano Altus 3x8

Cassette

Shimano 11-32

Chain

KMC Z7

Brakes

Jak-7 mechanical disc brakes - 160 mm

Type: JAK Mechanical Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano ST-EF500

Wheels
Rims

Ace alloy

Front Hub

Shimano TX505/MT200B

Rear Hub

Shimano TX505/MT200B

Tires

Innova 27.5 x 2.35 (XS-S) / 29 x 2.35 (M-XL)

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First added January 14

Last updated March 4

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