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    Essential XT2023 ARC8
    Recommended
    MSRP
    ($6,747)
    Where to Buy
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    $1

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    Category
    		Trail
    Weight
    		4.0 lbs (frame)
    6.9
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		Fox Performance Float 36
    		Fox Float X Performance
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc
    		XT
    Drivetrain
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		150mm
    Rear Travel
    		130mm
    Brand Site

    arc8bicycles.com

    Summary
    		The ARC8 Essential XT is a 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Essential XT
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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)

    26 mph

    Essential XT

    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 XT2023 ARC8
    Frame

    ARC8 Essential, full carbon

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    Fox 36 Float Performance; Grip; 150mm

    Travel: 150mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    Fox Float X Performance; 130mm

    Travel: 130mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano BB-MT800 / BSA

    Headset

    Acros AIF-531

    Stem

    Faserwerk Baslerstab 35 / 50mm

    Handlebar

    Faserwerk Baslerstab, 800 mm, carbon

    Saddle

    Ergon SMC10

    Seatpost

    BikeYoke Revive 160mm / 185mm

    Type: Dropper

    Grips

    Ergon GA20

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XT M8100

    Crank

    Shimano XT FC-M8120 30T / 32T

    Shifters

    Shimano XT M8100

    Cassette

    Shimano XT CS-M8100; 10-51T

    Chain

    Shimano XT M8100

    Brakes

    Front: Shimano XT M8120 4-Piston, Rear: Shimano XT M8110 2-Piston

    Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: DT SWISS XM 1700 Spline, Rear: DT SWISS XM 1700 Spline

    Tires

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

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