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    MSRP
    $9,499$8,500
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    $8,500

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    Category
    TrailTrail
    Weight
    26.7 lbs
    8.3
    9.7
    CarbonCarbon
    Fork
    Fox Factory Float 36Fox Factory Float 34
    Shock
    Fox Float DPX2 FactoryFox Float X Factory
    Wheels
    CarbonCarbon
    29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    XTRX0 Eagle Transmission, X01 Eagle AXS
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 12 Electronic
    Suspension
    FullFull
    Front Travel
    160mm130mm
    Rear Travel
    140mm120mm
    Brand Site

    alchemybicycles.com

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Alchemy Arktos 29 — XTR is a 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail 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 29 — XTR
    2024 Epic 8 EVO Pro
    Other Trail 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)

    25 mph

    2020 Arktos 29 — XTR

    28 mph

    2024 Epic 8 EVO Pro

    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

    FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, SWAT downtube storage, threaded BB, 12x148mm UDH compatible rear dropout, internal cable routing, 120mm of travel

    BB StandardBSA, Threaded

    Fork

    Fox 36 Factory Kashima 160mm Boost 15mm Grip 2

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox 34 Factory, Grip2 Damper, 4 way adjust, 130mm travel, 44mm offset, 15x110mm

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    Fox DPX2 Factory Kashima EVOL LV 3-Position Adjust 7.875×2.25, 10×22 Hardware

    Fox Float Factory, Evol LV, Ride Dynamics Tuned, LSC/ Rebound adjust, 190x45mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano XTR Threaded

    SRAM DUB Threaded Wide

    Stem

    ENVE M6 55mm 31.8mm

    Raceface Turbine R, 50mm, 35mm clamp

    Handlebar

    ENVE M6 780mm 7.5 Degree 31.8mm

    Roval Control Rise Carbon Handlebar, 780mm wide, 20mm rise, 35mm

    Saddle

    WTB Volt Race 142×165

    Body Geometry Power Expert

    Seatpost

    Fox Factory 125mm or 150mm Transfer w/ Lever

    Fox Transfer Factory, 30.9, 1X remote, (SM:125mm, MD: 150mm, L-XL: 175mm)

    Grips

    DMR Deathgrip Thin

    Specialized Trail Grips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XTR M9120, XTR SGS, 12-SPEED

    SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission

    Crank

    Shimano XTR FC-M9100-1 32 T 175mm

    SRAM X0 Eagle, DUB, 170/175mm, Alloy, 32T

    Shifters

    Shimano XTR M9100 12 Speed

    SRAM AXS POD Controller

    Cassette

    Shimano XTR M9100 12-Speed 11-51t

    SRAM XS 1295, 12 speed, 10-52

    Chain

    Shimano XTR 12 Speed

    SRAM X0 Eagle

    Brakes

    Shimano XTR M9120 Trail Hydraulic

    Front: SRAM Code Silver Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180/200mm HS2 rotor, Rear: SRAM Code Silver Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm HS2 rotor

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: ENVE M630 or M730 15/110mm Industry 9, Rear: ENVE M630 or M730 12/157 mm Industry 9 Superboost Microspline

    Roval Control, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 28h

    Spokes

    Stainless, 14g, black

    Front Hub

    Industry Nine 1/1, 6-bolt, 15mm Thru-axle, 110mm spacing, 28h

    Rear Hub

    Industry Nine 1/1, 12x148mm thru axle, XD freehub body, 28h

    Tires

    Maxxis Minion DHF 29×2.5 DC EXO TR, Maxxis Minion DHR 29×2.4 DC EXO TR

    Front: Specialized Purgatory, GRID Casing, T9 Compound, 29x2.4, Rear: Specialized Ground Control, GRID Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano XTR M900 180mm Center Lock Ice Tech Rotor

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