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    MSRP
    $9,499$9,500
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    Category
    EnduroEnduro, E-Bike
    7.8
    8.0
    CarbonAluminum
    Fork
    Fox Factory Float 36Öhlins RXF38
    Shock
    Fox Float DPX2 FactoryÖhlins
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    27.5″29″ / 27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Specialized mid-drive
    Specialized 700Wh
    Groupset
    XTRGX Eagle Transmission, SRAM
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 12 Electronic
    Suspension
    FullFull
    Front Travel
    170mm160mm
    Rear Travel
    152mm150mm
    Brand Site

    alchemybicycles.com

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Alchemy Arktos 27.5 — XTR is a 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2020 Arktos 27.5 — XTR
    2024 Levo Alloy Öhlins Coil LTD
    Other Enduro bikes
    Gear Range

    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)

    24 mph

    2020 Arktos 27.5 — XTR

    28 mph

    2024 Levo Alloy Öhlins Coil LTD

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    BB StandardBSA, Threaded

    Specialized M5 premium alloy, headset adjust, BB height adjust, S-Sizing, internal cable routing, 150mm travel, 148mm spacing

    BB StandardBSA, Threaded

    Fork

    Fox 36 Factory Kashima 170mm Boost 15mm Grip 2

    Travel160mm

    Ohlins RXF38, 29", 160mm travel

    Travel160mm

    Shock

    Fox DPX2 Factory Kashima EVOL LV 3-Position Adjust 8.5×2.5 in, 10X22 mm Hardware

    Ohlins TTX coil, 210x55mm S2: 411lbs, S3: 457lbs, S4: 502lbs, S5: 548lbs, S6: 605lbs

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano XTR Threaded

    Stem

    ENVE M6 55mm 31.8mm

    Alloy Trail Stem, 35mm bar bore

    Handlebar

    ENVE M6 780mm 7.5 Degree 31.8mm

    Specialized, 6061 alloy, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 30mm rise, 780mm width

    Saddle

    WTB Volt Race 142X165

    Bridge, 155/143mm, Hollow Ti-rails

    Seatpost

    Fox Factory 125mm Transfer w/ Lever

    X-Fusion Manic, infinite adjustable, two-bolt head, bottom mount cable routing, remote SLR LE lever, 34.9, S1: 100mm, S2: 125mm, S3: 150mm, S4/S5: 170mm, S6: 190mm

    Grips

    Ergon GA 20 Black

    Diety Lockjaw grips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XTR M9120, XTR SGS, 12-SPEED

    SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Derailleur

    Crank

    Shimano XTR FC-M9100-1 32 T 175mm

    Praxis forged M30, custom offset, 160mm, SRAM Eagle Transmission 34t Steel, 104BCD

    Shifters

    Shimano XTR M9100 12 Speed

    SRAM AXS POD Controller

    Cassette

    Shimano XTR M9100 12-Speed 11-51t

    SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Cassette, 12spd, 10-52t

    Chain

    Shimano XTR 12 Speed

    SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Flattop Chain

    Brakes

    Shimano XTR M9120 Trail Hydraulic

    Front: TRP DH-R Evo brakes, 220mm rotor, Rear: TRP DH-R Evo brakes, 220mm rotor

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: ENVE M630 15/110mm, Rear: ENVE M630 12/157 mm TA DT 240 Boost Shimano Driver

    Roval Traverse 29 Alloy, 30mm internal width, 28h: Roval Traverse 27.5 Alloy, 30mm internal width, 32h

    Spokes

    Sapim Force

    Front Hub

    DT Swiss 370, 28h, 15x110

    Rear Hub

    DT Swiss 370, 32h, 12x148

    Tires

    Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5×2.5 DC EXO TR, Maxxis Minion DHR 27.5×2.4 DC EXO TR

    Front: Butcher, GRID GRAVITY casing, GRIPTON® T9 compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3", Rear: Butcher, GRID GRAVITY casing, GRIPTON® T9 compound, 27.5x2.3"

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano XTR M900 180mm Center Lock Ice Tech Rotor

    Electric Components
    Motor

    Specialized 2.2 Custom RX Trail Tuned Motor

    Battery

    Recycling Program♻️ Call2Recycle

    Specialized M3-700, Integrated battery, 700Wh

    Recycling Program♻️ Call2Recycle

    Charger

    Custom charger, 42V4A w/ Rosenberger plug, 100-240V

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