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    Essential XT - Fox Performance2024 ARC8
    Recommended
    MSRP
    ($5,816)
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Trail
    Weight
    		4.0 lbs (frame)
    6.8
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		Fox Performance Float 36
    		Fox Float X Performance
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc
    		XT
    Drivetrain
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		150mm
    Rear Travel
    		130mm
    Brand Site

    arc8bicycles.com

    Summary
    		The ARC8 Essential XT - Fox Performance 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
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    Handling
    nimblestable
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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 XT - Fox Performance

    Highest gear

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    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Essential XT - Fox Performance2024 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 MT801 BSA

    Headset

    Acros AIF-531

    Stem

    Newmen Evolution

    Handlebar

    ARC8 handlebar, alloy; 800mm

    Saddle

    Ergon SMC10

    Seatpost

    RaceFace Aeffect R; 170mm

    Type: Dropper

    Grips

    Ergon GA20

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XT M8100

    Crank

    Shimano XT M81201; 32t; 165mm

    Shifters

    Shimano XT M8100

    Cassette

    Shimano XT M8100; 10-51

    Chain

    Shimano XT M8100

    Brakes

    Front: Shimano SLX M7120 4-Piston, Rear: Shimano SLX M7120 2-Piston

    Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

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

    Tires

    Front: Maxxis Dissector 29x2.4; MaxxTerra, Exo, Rear: Maxxis Dissector 29x2.4; MaxxTerra, Exo+

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