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    ESSENTIAL SLX2022 ARC8
    Recommended
    MSRP
    ($5,351)
    Where to Buy
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    $1

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    Category
    		Trail
    Weight
    		4.0 lbs (frame)
    6.5
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		RockShox Pike Select
    		RockShox Deluxe Select+
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc
    		SLX
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		150mm
    Rear Travel
    		130mm
    Brand Site

    arc8bicycles.com

    Summary
    		The ARC8 ESSENTIAL SLX is a 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    ESSENTIAL SLX
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    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)

    28 mph

    ESSENTIAL SLX

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    ESSENTIAL SLX2022 ARC8
    Frame

    ARC8 Essential, Size M, L, Carbon V & H

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    Rock Shox Pike Select 140mm

    Travel: 150mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    Rock Shox Deluxe Select+ RT

    Travel: 130mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano BB-MT800 / BSA

    Headset

    Acros

    Stem

    Newmen Evolution SL 40mm

    Handlebar

    Faserwerk Rockstock 800mm Carbon

    Saddle

    Selle San Marco Dirty Ed

    Seatpost

    RaceFace Aeffect 170mm incl. EV Remote

    Type: Dropper

    Grips

    Faserwerk Handschmeichler

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano SLX RD-M7100 / SGS / 12-spd / Shadow+

    Crank

    Shimano SLX FC-M7120 32T / 12-spd / 175mm

    Shifters

    Shimano SLX SL-M7100

    Cassette

    Shimano SLX CS-M7100 / 12-spd / 10-51T

    Chain

    Shimano SLX CN-M7100 / 12-spd

    Brakes

    Shimano SLX Disc BR-M7120 4-Piston / BL-M7100 Lever

    Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: NEWMEN Performance 30, Rear: NEWMEN Performance 30

    Tires

    Front: Wolfpack Trail 29x2,4, Rear: Wolfpack Trail 29x2,4

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